Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Workific Inclusive Leadership Excellence ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://workific.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Mourning the passing of Dame Stephanie Shirley CH](https://workific.org/mounting-the-passing-of-dame-stephanie-shirley-ch/) - We were very saddened to learn of the passing of Dame Stephanie “Steve” Shirley CH, the German-born British IT pioneer, businesswoman and philanthropist, who has spoken at several of Workific’s events over the last few years. Steve’s personal lifestory and career achievements are extraordinary and her generosity is inspiring: “The more I give away, the - [Romani women endure a unique intersection of discrimination](https://workific.org/romani-women-endure-a-unique-intersection-of-discrimination/) - Judit Ignácz is a Roma activist and author from Hungary who has dedicated her life to including Romani women in the workplace. She is a Fellow with the Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE). Here, Judit shares her experience of being a Romani woman in today’s working environment. You are an advocate for Romani - [Clear process for workplace adjustments, finds survey](https://workific.org/clear-process-for-workplace-adjustments-finds-survey/) - Diversity Network, along with Business Disability International, held our first Workplace Adjustment Survey, and found that for many organisations, there is a clear process for employees to gain workplace adjustments.Some key findings include almost 60 per cent of respondents have a senior leader in their organisation who is responsible for the quality and impact of - [Elevating Disability Inclusion in Corporate DEI Strategies](https://workific.org/elevating-disability-inclusion-in-corporate-dei-strategies/) - Jess Shek, former General Secretary at Hong Kong Blind Union, shares an article she has written about why a mindset shift is needed for disability inclusion in Asia – and beyond.“Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are increasingly becoming a priority on the business agenda. The core of the Social aspect of ESG lies in - [Survival isn't enough; here's how to help employees with ADHD shine](https://workific.org/survival-isnt-enough-heres-how-to-help-employees-with-adhd-shine/) - According to ADDA, 1 in 3 people with ADHD find themselves jobless at some stage.Individuals with ADHD (attention deficit disorder), can experience difficulties with timekeeping, organisation, and focus, often without recognising or understanding these issues. Many employers view these symptoms as red flags.However, as awareness grows and more people successfully seek private ADHD assessments, many - ["It's not about where you start. Ultimately, it's about where you finish."](https://workific.org/its-not-about-where-you-start-ultimately-its-about-where-you-finish/) - Michael Barrington-Hibbert grew up on a council estate in the UK. When he began working in the City of London, he didn’t share his background for fear of not being accepted. When he realised he was falling behind his peers by not being true to himself, he realised the importance of authenticity to be able - [How can I support a colleague with a stutter?](https://workific.org/how-can-i-support-a-colleague-with-a-stutter/) - There are at least 50 million adults of employable age in the world who stutter – a number way bigger than the world’s biggest metropolitan area, Tokyo. “That includes a lot of people out there who are either struggling to get a job or are in a job way beneath their capabilities,” says Iain Wilkie, the - [AI bias against people with a disability](https://workific.org/ai-bias-against-people-with-a-disability/) - Unless the unintended consequences of AI-powered HR technology are urgently addressed, hundreds of millions worldwide face lifetimes of economic and societal exclusion, believes Susan Scott-Parker, who together with IBM and Oxford Brookes University, has set up the Disability Ethical AI? Alliance. Susan is the keynote speaker at Diversity Network’s Disability Inclusion and Accessibility Summit on 12 - ["Why we shouldn't stereotype neurodiverse colleagues"](https://workific.org/why-we-shouldnt-stereotype-neurodiverse-colleagues-2/) - Daniel Aherne avoided writing for most of his life – until a publisher approached him to write a book about his experience of being neurodiverse in the workplace.Q Neurodiversity is a different approach to thinking. Tell us about the unusual process by which you wrote your book?A “I have avoided writing my whole life really, - [Return to work: latest issues](https://workific.org/return-to-work-latest-issues/) - Flexible working is a key factor for people returning to the workforce after time away, finds a Diversity Network LiveMeet discussion.Research from PwC shows that 76 per cent of women consider a company’s diversity policy before accepting a job. We also know that more than 60 per cent of women who take time off work - [Ace Week](https://workific.org/ace-week/) - The importance of psychological safety for asexual employees was discussed at Diversity Network’s LGBTQ+ Employee Networking Hub. Ace Week runs from 20 October this year, and is an opportunity to kickstart the conversation about asexual colleagues in your organisation.Attendees from the UK, US, Canada, France and Argentina brainstormed ways to ensure safe workplace spaces including - [What's it like being Latino or Hispanic in the workplace?](https://workific.org/whats-it-like-being-latino-or-hispanic-in-the-workplace/) - Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 15 September to 15 October, and the experience of Hispanic and Latino* people at work was the topic discussed at Diversity Network’s LiveMeet event by JD Valladares-Williams, an emotional intelligence trainer. JD has worked with Harvard University and is a published scholar in human behavioural research at Columbia University’s Gender, - [“Wellbeing at work is everybody’s responsibility”](https://workific.org/why-workplaces-must-take-wellbeing-seriously/) - Dr Kevin Teoh spends his time researching ways to develop healthier workplaces: he is a psychologist and the Programme Director of the MSc Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London. He is also the Executive Officer for the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology. Your work includes research into the working environment and how this - [Neurodiversity myths - busted](https://workific.org/neurodiversity-myths-busted/) - Matthew Bellringer is a neurodiversity and innovation specialist. Alongside their private practice, they are Chair and Co-founder of NeurodiverseIT, a group for neurodivergent IT professionals. They are also founder of the Curious Being community. Matthew was the speaker at Diversity Network’s LiveMeet event, where they discussed and disseminated some common workplace neurodiversity myths. Where do - [What is #ThisIsMe?](https://workific.org/what-is-thisisme/) - Since it began eight years ago, #ThisIsMe has broken down the stigma of talking about mental illness in the corporate workplace and wider society. The initiative has done this through encouraging participants to tell their own personal stories in the workplace and beyond through online videos and events.The movement pioneered the wearing of green ribbons - ["We're not the EDI police"](https://workific.org/were-not-the-dei-police/) - Four-time Olympian Donna Fraser OBE shares her best-practice advice for setting out a cultural-change strategy in a small organisation. Donna, who was awarded an OBE recipient for her services to equality, diversity and inclusion, is currently the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Director at The Professional Cricketers’ Association.The Association has 31 staff which looks after every professional - [Q and A with Andrew Miller, Arts Access Champion](https://workific.org/q-and-a-with-andrew-miller-art-access-champion/) - Andrew Miller’s job is to advocate and support the development of All In, the UK’s arts access scheme for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people. All In is being established to enable everyone to be enriched by cultural experiences, from museums to music concerts.Andrew is a governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a trustee of - [Why employee reward is more than a pay packet](https://workific.org/why-employee-reward-is-more-than-a-pay-packet/) - “Neuroscience proves that employees want to achieve social goals as well as business goals,” says Aggninder Dhillon, who is International Head of Reward and Wellbeing at Twinings. “For myself, as a leader, my social goals are a huge part of who I am and I’m grateful my employee recognises that.” At Diversity Network’s recent Inclusion - [How to be confident at work](https://workific.org/how-to-be-confident-at-work/) - Do you wish you were more confident? Confidence is a choice which can be learnt, believes Alyssa Dver, Founder and CEO of the American Confidence Institute. Sometimes called the World’s Chief Confidence Officer, over the past decade Alyssa helped more than half a million people gain true and lasting confidence and is a spokesperson for L’Oreal. - [Activities for Pride Month](https://workific.org/activities-for-pride-month/) - “Authenticity is the most important thing when it comes to planning activities for Pride Month. Queer people aren’t just for June,” says Joanne Lockwood, Inclusive Culture Expert with SEE Change Happen, who was the host of Diversity Network’s May LiveMeet, which focused on activities for Pride Month.“We see pink washing every year – LinkedIn will - [Five minutes with Clare Cunningham, Head of Athlete Services, British Paralympic Association](https://workific.org/five-minutes-with-clare-cunningham-head-of-athlete-services-british-paralympic-association/) - Clare reached the very pinnacle of the sport of swimming when she was just 15, winning a gold and four silver medals at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games. Even more impressively, she set a new world record for swimming’s blue ribbon event, the 50m freestyle, in the S9 category. Clare was born without her lower - [INCLUSION: Diversity Network's largest ever DEI festival](https://workific.org/inclusion-diversity-networks-largest-dei-festival/) - 111+ speakers, 13+ countries,55+ talks, interviews and panel discussions, 40+ hours of expert DEI advice.Diversity Network’s fifth and largest-ever digital INCLUSION festival ran in July 2024, broadcasting over a huge five days.The week-long festival was bursting with some of the world’s greatest thought leaders sharing their cutting-edge knowledge, practical advice and inspirational stories to make real, sustained - [Employee resilience](https://workific.org/employee-resilience/) - New research claims that resilient employees are more productive than individuals who lack resilience.Resilient workers are also three times more likely to ask for help and three times more likely to take part in problem-solving solutions. Outside of work, 80 per cent of resilient employees say they have support networks to help their mental health - [A strategic approach to building a resilient workforce](https://workific.org/a-strategic-approach-to-building-a-resilient-workforce/) - ‘‘The benefit of investment in I&D is not only a moral choice, it plays a critical role in enhancing the diversity of thought and experience in your teams. It is vital for innovation, client affinity and new ways of doing business to access and enable the thinking of a diverse range of talented people’’.Jenn Barnett is - [Psychological safety at work](https://workific.org/psychological-safety-at-work/) - One of the most important issues affecting DEI practitioners at the moment is psychological safety and the mental health and wellbeing of employees.“Developing and enhancing emotional intelligence skills and trauma-informed leadership practices are essential to support psychological safety in the workplace,” believes Kylie van Luyn, the Founder of Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global.Kylie says that - ['Why kindness is key' - with Pinky Lilani CBE DL](https://workific.org/why-kindness-is-key-for-successful-leadership/) - “Kindness can change everything. It can transform your life because you feel the best version of yourself. I encourage everyone to be kind, to be courageous and to be curious because that is what has helped me more than anything else.” Pinky Lilani, CBE DL is an international champion for women. She is an entrepreneur, - [Five minutes with... Dr Stephen Framil, Global Head of Accessibility, Merck, Sharpe & Dhome](https://workific.org/five-minutes-with-dr-stephen-framil-global-head-of-accessibility-merck-sharpe-dhome/) - Making accessibility a priority in all parts of the business is part of Dr Stephen Framil’s job as Corporate Global Head of Accessibility for the pharmaceutical organisation Merck Sharp & Dohme.Dr Framil is co-chair of the group’s internal Global Disability Inclusion Strategy Council, along with the company’s CEO and Head of DEI – indicating the - [How can we empower middle managers to be leaders?](https://workific.org/how-can-we-empower-middle-managers-to-be-dei-leaders/) - "Shifting culture is never fast or easy: consistency is the key to delivering a sustainable change to be proud of. "Inclusion is what you do every day inside and outside of work."Oli O'Donoghue - MBE is Managing Director of Mortgages for HSBC. She been working in the banking sector since 2008 and was recognised for her - [Four ways to combat racism at work](https://workific.org/four-ways-to-combat-racism-at-work/) - Four experts discuss how you can most effectively support racial minorities in your workplace.1 Call out aggressions and share stories“If we do nothing about racism, the dial won’t just say the same, it will go back,” says Trevor Sterling, Senior Partner at Moore Barlow, who is only one of two senior legal partners in the - [Ethnicity pay disparity](https://workific.org/ethnicity-pay-disparity/) - Dianne Greyson is a campaigner who established the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign in 2018, to make it a legal requirement for companies to both report on and address pay disparity based on race.The campaign also encourages organisations to remove the systemic practices and cultural reasons that generate and maintain pay inequality for some people of colour.Last year - [Four experts discuss menopause at work](https://workific.org/four-experts-discuss-menopause-at-work/) - Learn about the importance of approaching menopause support in the workplace with an intersectional lens, from four experts who debated the issue during the 2024 event, our digital INCLUSION Festival. The panelists talked about what has been achieved so far and shared the latest thinking on workplace policies. The experts were: moderator Colette Harris, Women’s Health Campaigner - [Advocate for collective responsibility to advance cultural change](https://workific.org/5-ways-to-advocate-for-collective-responsibility-to-advance-cultural-change/) - Why should we take a holistic view of cultural change to make progress in the workplace?At INCLUSION 2024, the issue was discussed by moderator Tahitia Timmons, Founder, Conscious By Us, with panelists Jo Dooley, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, A&O Shearman; Amanda Cummins, Deputy Head of Co-Production and Involvement, SouthWest London and St George’s - [Ageism at work](https://workific.org/ageism-at-work/) - Maya Bhose was part of the recent INCLUSION Festival where she addressed ageism in the workplace by talking about the value of work placements. When Maya was made redundant from her 20-year career as a C-suite television marketing executive, she decided it was an opportunity to change careers into the charity sector. “I thought the charity sector - [How to communicate the economic value of workplace cultural change](https://workific.org/how-to-communicate-the-economic-value-of-workplace-cultural-change/) - Geffrye Parsons CEO (Chief Empathy Officer) of The Inclusion Imperative discussed at the recent digital INCLUSION Festival communicating the value of workplace cultural change to ensure maximum influence.Geff was part of a panel discussion moderated by Samantha Stimpson FRSA, Managing Director, SLS 360 with Rabi Atiti Chartered Fellow CIPD, Head of Group DEI & Global - ["By 2045, the US will be a majority minority"](https://workific.org/by-2045-the-us-will-be-a-majority-minority/) - The power of multigenerational teams was one of the topics discussed at the recent INCLUSION Festival with Hassan Moore ACC, CPC, CLDS, CPDS, ELI-MP, DEI Chair, International Coaching Federation Philadelphia Chapter in the USA.“By 2045, the US will be a majority minority. That means, there will be more people of diverse backgrounds than white people. - ["Ageism is hiding in plain sight"](https://workific.org/ageism-is-hiding-in-plain-sight/) - Dr Carole Easton is CEO at the Centre for Ageing Better: “It’s acceptable to have stereotypical views about different generations. Anyone in their fifties and above is likely to have a story when people have made assumptions about their skills or ambitions because of their age. Including me!“The interesting thing about age is that prejudice - [50 per cent of people with cancer are scared to tell their employer](https://workific.org/50-per-cent-of-people-with-cancer-are-scared-to-tell-their-employer/) - At the recent online INCLUSION Festival, Laura Dutton, Wellbeing Manager at PwC, shared how to set up a successful employee cancer support programme.PwC operates in 152 countries with 328,000 people across the world. In response to the fact that sadly one in two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, in March last - [“Asia is unique in its diversity, equity and inclusion challenges and opportunities”](https://workific.org/asia-is-unique-in-its-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-challenges-and-opportunities/) - At the recent digital INCLUSION Festival, we learnt from Shailaja Sharma, Group Head of Learning and Development and DEIB at IHH Healthcare. Shailaja shared her decade of experience of advancing DEI learning and development: “Asia is unique in its diversity, equity and inclusion challenges and opportunities,” says Shailaja.Notably, 177 million people in Asia are below the - [How to recruit and build inclusive teams](https://workific.org/how-to-recruit-and-build-inclusive-teams/) - Fostering inclusion and belonging in the workplace is not only the right thing to do. In today’s fast-paced business landscape, it is crucial to attract and retain a community of innovators and collaborators who can come together as one team to deliver on organisational ambitions. “Inclusivity goes well beyond diversity by ensuring that all team members - [5 ways to support LGBTQ+ colleagues](https://workific.org/5-ways-to-support-lgbtq-colleagues/) - Toby Mildon, Diversity & Inclusion Architect at Mildon, shared his insights into enabling LGBTQ+ individuals to thrive at the recent digital Inclusion Festival.Toby has just released his second book, Building Inclusivity, which reached number one in the Business Diversity & Inclusion category on Amazon.At the Festival Toby was joined by Sarah Cosgriff, Asexual Activist; Eboné - [Disability inclusion at work](https://workific.org/disability-inclusion-at-work/) - Our Disability Inclusion and Accessibility day at the Inclusion Festival opened with a keynote by Dr Stephen Framil, Corporate Global Head of Accessibility for Merck Sharpe & Dhome, who shared his personal story about going from an Ironman triathlete to a cancer patient with temporary disabilities and how his experience has influenced his inclusion strategies - ["Talent is everywhere but opportunity isn't"](https://workific.org/talent-is-everywhere-but-opportunity-isnt/) - Those from lower socio-economic groups are missing out on promotion and recognition in the workplace, says Rosalind Goates, Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, at the Social Mobility Foundation (pictured). Rosalind recently joined us to speak at Diversity Network’s INCLUSION Festival as part of a panel discussion about how to improve social mobility pathways. Did you - [Women in leadership: Next steps](https://workific.org/women-in-leadership-next-steps/) - The US 30% Club was launched in June 2014 with a goal of achieving 30 per cent female directors on Standard and Poor’s 100 boards by 2020: the goal was reached in March 2021 when 30.47 per cent of S&P 100 board directors were women. Now, all S&P 100 boards have at least one female director. “While - [How to support colleagues with hearing difficulties](https://workific.org/how-to-support-colleagues-with-hearing-difficulties/) - Tina Lannin is the owner of LinkedIn group 'Diversity and Disability@Work', which is a valued media partner of Diversity Network. Tina is also the founder of 121 Captions and an expert forensic lip reader, lip-reading teacher, live captioning and subtitles provider and a deaf awareness trainer and careers consultant. Here, Tina shares her lived experience - [AI for diversity](https://workific.org/ai-for-diversity/) - At our recent Inclusion Festival, we heard from Dr Roger A. Søraa, Associate Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.Dr Søraa was in conversation with Ian McDonald, Director of Engineering at Retail Insights, and Rachel Howard, Tech Internal Communicator, where they discussed:Why AI will shape the nature of workHow will it affect DEI?Embedding DEI into - [Why women's health is a workplace issue](https://workific.org/why-womens-health-is-a-workplace-issue/) - At Diversity Network's INCLUSION Festival, Helen Choudhury, Head of DEI, Music Publishers Association shared why managers should be encouraging open dialogue about women’s health at work. "Not all employees will feel comfortable about talking about women’s health but everyone should be encouraged to feel able to speak openly – and it is a manager’s responsibility - [“If you want to make a difference to the mental health of your employees, tackling stress is the way to go”](https://workific.org/if-you-want-to-make-a-difference-to-the-mental-health-of-your-employees-tackling-stress-is-the-way-to-go/) - Work-related stress and mental illness costs businesses in the US £300 billion each year; in the UK, the figure is £26 billion per annum. Richard Martin is the CEO of the Mindful Business Charte. He joined us at the Inclusion festival to speak with us about protecting men’s health in the workplace. His organisation, The - [How to enhance workplace wellbeing](https://workific.org/workpla/) - On Tuesday 2 July, Diversity Network’s digital INCLUSION Festival held a full day devoted to employee health and wellbeing. The opening keynote speech was delivered by Kylie van Luyn, Founder, Elevated Coaching & Consulting Global, who shared her latest thinking about protecting employee mental health and wellbeing and enhancing psychological safety in the workplace.Meanwhile, according to - [Inclusion Starts With I: How PMI is Shaping an Inclusive Future](https://workific.org/inclusion-starts-with-i-how-pmi-is-shaping-an-inclusive-future/) - Philip Morris International (PMI) understands that fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do—it is crucial to attract and retain a diverse community of innovators who can support its transformation. With employees representing 133 nationalities and four generations across the 90-plus markets, PMI is a microcosm of global diversity. A - [“Neurodiversity should be celebrated in the workplace, not just tolerated”](https://workific.org/neurodiversity-should-be-celebrated-in-the-workplace-not-just-tolerated/) - An interview with ADHD trainer Liam Tuohy:Liam Tuohy worked in a corporate setting until ADHD forced him to change career. He was undiagnosed for more than 30 years and is now a high-performance ADHD health coach, fitness expert, and boxing trainer. Liam believes that physical fitness is essential to enhance mental resilience in the workplace: - [Ramadan Mubarek!](https://workific.org/ramadan-mubarek/) - Ramadan is a time for reflection and spiritual enlightenment, and is celebrated with Eid-al-Fitr, a day of rejoicing and prayers, a festive meal and visiting friends, neighbours and those who are elderly or ill. Muslims practice their faith in different ways but here is a guide to how colleagues might observe Ramadan during work hours. - [Four reasons why millennials job hop](https://workific.org/four-reasons-why-millennials-job-hop/) - Millennials are different from generations before them: they have different values; they have different work styles; and they have different needs, says Dima Ghawi, an executive coach.The traditional work environment is challenging for Millennials to adjust to and they tend to not perform their best in strict environments. As a result, they leave hoping to - [Five minutes with... Aaron McEvers, Equal Opportunities Specialist Advisor, US Army](https://workific.org/five-minutes-with-aaron-mcevers-equal-opportunities-specialist-advisor-us-army/) - Aaron McEvers (pictured left with his son on the right) is an Equal Opportunities Specialist advisor for the US Army. He has served 21 years for the military so far, including as a drill sergeant during active service. He believes that veterans are invaluable to organisations because of their skills building diverse and inclusive teams - [LGBTQ+ community better at looking after mental health](https://workific.org/lgbtq-community-better-at-looking-after-mental-health/) - Three out of every four people in the LGBTQ+ community in Australia have experienced mental health problems, finds latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. At the same time, the stats show that LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to seek help through a mental health professional or self-help techniques. Almost two in three trans - [Diversity with Floella Benjamin](https://workific.org/diversity-with-floella-benjamin/) - Baroness Floella Benjamin OM DBE DL is to be awarded a Fellowship by the British Film and Television Academy Fellowship for her exceptional contribution to television. It is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual.Floella was one of the first prominent black figures in British television when she took a job with the - [Journalists urged to utilise more diverse sources](https://workific.org/journalists-urged-to-utilise-more-diverse-sources/) - Journalists are being urged to ensure their sources are diverse for stories about science and research, reports The Journalist’s Resource.News stories about academia should reflect the diversity of the scientific community in the US, reports the online journal, which has rounded up some useful stats and research papers.Women and ethnic minorities who are tenured and - [“Start by genuinely caring. At a later stage, when trust has been built, then people will open up and you can begin reporting more formally”](https://workific.org/start-by-genuinely-caring-at-a-later-stage-when-trust-has-been-built-then-people-will-open-up-and-you-can-begin-reporting-more-formally/) - Johanna Chan is Director of ESG and Impact Integration at Dream Impact in Hong Kong, a DEI and ESG consultancy (pictured second from left). Johanna opened Hong Kong’s first environmental and social governance lab, and here she shares her advice for practitioners interested in the increasing link between diversity and inclusion initiatives, and ESG. Q - [57 per cent of astronomers and geophysicists in the UK have witnessed bullying](https://workific.org/57-per-cent-of-astronomers-and-geophysicists-in-the-uk-have-witnessed-bullying/) - “A bit like unconscious bias, we can be guilty of perpetrating [bullying] without even knowing we are,” says Professor Mike Lockwood, President of the Royal Astronomical Society in London.“Everyone listening today will want our workplaces to be a safe area.” Professor Lockwood was speaking at an investigation into insidious and systemic workplace bullying of scientists in - [Workforce returners: Handcuffs to cufflinks](https://workific.org/handcuffs-to-cufflinks/) - There are 95,500 people in prison in the UK and 1.2 million in the US; in America, as many people have criminal records as those who have a college diploma.According to the UK government, only 17 per cent of ex-offenders manage to get a job within a year of release – and yet individuals will - [What is authentic allyship?](https://workific.org/what-is-authentic-allyship/) - Being an authentic ally in the workplace means helping marginalised individuals to be treated fairly. You might not share the same characteristics as your colleagues but allyship is about empathy, building trust and standing up for others because you believe it is the moral thing to do. To what extent can you be an authentic ally?There - [Companies need to not only accept different thinkers, but embrace them](https://workific.org/companies-need-to-not-only-accept-different-thinkers-but-embrace-them/) - "Companies need to not only accept different thinkers, but embrace them"Cathy Donnelly, Chief People Officer at Texthelp, shares insights on fostering workplace inclusion, supporting neurodiverse staff and driving employee engagement. In this interview, Cathy shares insights on how companies can better support employees with neurological differences and embrace neurodiverse teams. Neurodiversity includes a wide range - [Support Black-Owned Businesses: 450+ Places to Start Online](https://workific.org/support-black-owned-businesses-450-places-to-start-online/) - While the economic challenges of the last few years have tested organizations of all stripes, Black-owned businesses closed their doors at twice the rate of other businesses during the pandemic. Studies show that less access to the financial system and lack of family wealth to draw from – both key avenues of financial security during economic slowdowns – are partly - [“Everyone has a challenge. Live life to the fullest”](https://workific.org/everyone-has-a-challenge-live-life-to-the-fullest/) - An interview with DEI changemaker Kyle Bergum:Kyle began his career in technology 25 years ago and since then has steadily worked as a DEI changemaker for those with disabilities in the workplace. Kyle has 5% vision. Q: You now work for Calix, but you began your career in technology more than 25 years ago, including - [Work wellbeing breakthrough](https://workific.org/work-wellbeing-breakthrough/) - More than 3,000 academic studies about wellbeing in the workplace have been systematically reviewed to come up with a free online guide to the most effective strategies for supporting employees.The World Wellbeing Movement together with the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre and employee website Indeed have distilled the key insights into an accessible, high-level - [Has the pendulum swung too far?](https://workific.org/has-the-pendulum-swung-too-far/) - Has the DEI Pendulum swung too far?Nadia Nagamootoo is the author of Beyond Discomfort: Why Inclusive Leadership Is So Hard (and what you can do about it). Here, she shares her views about recent pushbacks against DEI initiatives in the workplace. “Have you ever had to field off questions about whether diversity, equity and inclusion - ["I have been lucky - I have had nothing but support in my scientist career"](https://workific.org/i-have-been-lucky-i-have-had-nothing-but-support-in-my-scientist-career/) - Laura Brindle is Satellite Operations and Data Manager with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Centre (CSIRO) for Earth Observation in Australia. She has been interviewed for International Women’s Day by Spatial Source, the independent news service for the Australasian surveying and spatial sectors.Q: How did you get into this field, and what attracted you to it?A: “I completed an - [My becoming - Reflections of an EDI Lead in a school setting](https://workific.org/my-becoming-caroline-anukem-reflects-on-edi-in-schools/) - 'My Belonging'The EDI lead at Beconsfield High School in the UK, Caroline Anukem, reflects on her experiences of implementing EDI in a school. Meet Caroline Anukem, a trailblazer and passionate advocate for Equity, Diversity and inclusion. With an extensive background in law, education, public sector engagement and non-profit leadership, Caroline has dedicated over 15 years - [Top issues to tackle over the year ahead](https://workific.org/top-issues-to-tackle-over-the-year-ahead/) - What do you consider will be the biggest issues be this year for those working for equity in the workplace? Here are our predictions for the year ahead: Keeping diversity and inclusion initiatives a priority despite increasing global economic pressuresMeasurement and metrics - proving real, marked change is what will convince C-suite executives to commit to DEIAI: - [Enhancing productivity - what's the magic formula?](https://workific.org/enhancing-productivity-whats-the-magic-formula/) - New research suggests that working after hours can mean lower levels of productivity rather than accomplishing more — and might suggest an employee is juggling too many tasks and needs help prioritising their time.The data comes from Slack’s Workforce Index, based on a survey of more than 10,000 desk employees internationally. It found:Employees who log off at the - [Women in the boardroom pass 30% for the first time](https://workific.org/women-in-the-boardroom-pass-30-for-the-first-time/) - Finally! The average percentage of women in executive committee roles in the FTSE 350 has broken through 30 per cent for the first time.A report has looked at gender parity within the UK’s largest businesses at executive committee level. It was led by The Pipeline, which supports women in the workplace.The report found sectors including - [The four day week: Better or worse than five days?](https://workific.org/the-four-day-week-better-or-worse-than-five-days/) - The four-day work week is oft discussed. But how realistic is it? Could it ever become universal? A new report highlights some of the key issues to think about: Staggering ‘off’ days Understanding the needs of internal and external stakeholders Looking at how you ensure coverage across departments for every weekday Building a culture of - [5 Key Things Employers Must Do When Building Diverse Workplaces](https://workific.org/5-key-things-employers-must-do-when-building-diverse-workplaces/) - Celebrating diversity in the workplace isn’t only a human responsibility. It has been shown time and time again to help companies boost productivity and profitability across all industries. However, if you’re going to build a diverse workforce, you must do it correctly. Here are five simple steps that will promote the best results for your - [Disability still holds people back in the workplace, report finds](https://workific.org/disability-still-holds-people-back-in-the-workplace-report-finds/) - Over half of disabled people say their career progression is hampered, according to a new reportDisabled employees call for greater flexibility and support with everyday health costs Report from REBA and Bupa shows the business value of providing personalised support A new report from the Reward and Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with healthcare provider Bupa, has found - [Kindness & Leadership leaders announced](https://workific.org/kindness-leadership-leaders-announced/) - The 50 most thoughtful leaders in the UK have been announced as part of the 2023 Kindness & Leadership Listees.The Leading Lights campaign, organised by Kindness Rules, has identified 50 leaders who are making a difference in business, society and the economy by being kind. Sponsored by KPMG, some of the leaders on the list include - [BBC commits to increasing diversity on TV with £100m investment](https://workific.org/bbc-commits-to-increasing-diversity-on-tv-with-100m-investment/) - The BBC announced today that it plans to invest £100m of its TV budget into producing ‘diverse and inclusive content’ across all genres over a three-year period. This will apply from April 2021, with the BBC setting itself a target of 20 percent of off-screen talent coming from underrepresented groups. Programmes will need to meet - [Gen Y & Gen Z workers support diverse leadership](https://workific.org/gen-y-gen-z-workers-support-diverse-leadership/) - New research from The Netherlands shows that 61 per cent of Gen Y and Z workers recognise the value of diverse leadership, compared with 39 per cent of employees over 44 years of age.The State of Inclusion in Dutch Tech survey was carried out by Diverse Leaders in Tech, powered by Techleap.nl.Two-thirds of all tech employees think diversity - [What is the relationship between DEI and ESG?](https://workific.org/what-is-the-relationship-between-dei-and-esg/) - How can DEI and ESG best be run effectively? Should they be combined? To answer this, Diversity Network speaks here to Johanna Chan, Director of ESG and Impact Integration at Dream Impact in Hong Kong, a DEI and ESG consultancy. Johanna opened Hong Kong’s first environmental and social governance lab, and here she shares her - [What is the future of hybrid and remote working?](https://workific.org/what-is-the-future-of-hybrid-and-remote-working/) - A survey of 3,301 international workers who were either fully remote or part of hybrid teams were questioned by Deloitte Insights. The impact of remote work was analysed according to gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, disability, income, caregiving status, and age.“This paper highlights emerging challenges for less examined groups – disability, income, caregiving status, - [“I feel proud to be part of this momentum of change” - an interview with Corie Brown, announcer for Channel 4](https://workific.org/i-feel-proud-to-be-part-of-this-momentum-of-change/) - Corie Brown is an announcer for Channel 4 and the former co-Chair of network resource group 4Purple, which helped Channel 4 become the industry’s leading media organisation for disability advocacy. Although you may not recognise Corie’s face, her voice will be familiar as the introducer of our favourite television programmes. “I’m still taken aback when - [“I can’t change my disability. But I can change public perception of it”](https://workific.org/i-cant-change-my-disability-but-i-can-change-public-perception-of-it/) - Pictured: Lisa Cox Lisa Cox is a freelance writer and consultant, and is committed to changing the way disability is viewed in the media, advertising and society. She had a successful career in advertising agencies and has two degrees. But almost 20 years ago Lisa acquired several disabilities – both visible and invisible, and spent more - [Who is responsible for addressing unconscious bias?](https://workific.org/who-is-responsible-for-addressing-unconscious-bias/) - Unconscious bias is something we all have, and it’s vital to be aware of it and to take steps to overcome it in order to avoid a negative impact on D&I in the workplace. The problems with unconscious bias include missing out on the best talent when recruiting, reducing innovation and creativity within your business, - [Why the pandemic could lead to positive steps forward for D&I](https://workific.org/why-the-pandemic-could-lead-to-positive-steps-forward-for-di/) - The pandemic has undoubtedly resulted in many challenges for businesses, and we’ll all be relieved to return to some normality at the appropriate point, but this strange time could in fact lead to some positive outcomes when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion. COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on businesses and individuals globally. - [How Can You Help Your Employees Be The Best They Can Be?](https://workific.org/how-can-you-help-your-employees-be-the-best-they-can-be/) - When you run a business, one of the things that you have got to think carefully about are your employees. They are a massively important part of the business as a whole, and it’s essential that you are doing whatever you can to make them into the best possible employees they can be. This means - ["The intention is there, but a holistic approach needs to be entrenched in any organisation to create proper culture change"](https://workific.org/the-intention-is-there-but-a-holistic-approach-needs-to-be-entrenched-in-any-organisation-to-create-proper-culture-change/) - Julie Reynolds’ purpose in life is to change attitudes and behaviours to help organisations become actively inclusive. “I am not afraid to challenge the status quo,” says diversity and inclusion consultant Julie, who uses storytelling to break down barriers in both recruitment and retention of employeesQ: You are a disabled person who has experienced barriers - [Apply DEI Workshop schedule - April 2023](https://workific.org/applydei-schedule-april-2023/) - Here the full Apply DEI Workshop session schedule for your reference:1) Friday 21st April 2023 | 10:30am EDT / 3:30pm BST:Apply DEI Workshop PRE-PARTY Welcome and IntroductionIn this session, we will walk you through the full event and get you set up with all the resources you need for each of the days of the - ["You have to navigate the messiness and complexity of difference to achieve collective inclusivity"](https://workific.org/you-have-to-navigate-the-messiness-and-complexity-of-difference-to-achieve-collective-inclusivity/) - Diversity and inclusion thought-leader Yahye Siyad has had an extraordinary life story so far, being born blind in Somalia, growing up in Bahrain, becoming a Paralympic athlete in the UK and starting his career in Dubai. Today, Yahye has spoken in 52 countries and is about to embark on a PhD in the subject. He is currently working - [My Transgender Diary](https://workific.org/my-transgender-diary/) - Joanne Lockwood is the Founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen, and is an international speaker and podcaster about inclusion and belonging.In 2017 she decided to gender transition to become a woman.She was part of a Channel 4 documentary about transgender people, and has written about the subject for magazines and newspapers. She has been - [How Can You Assist Your Employees In Advancing Their Career?](https://workific.org/how-can-you-assist-your-employees-in-advancing-their-career/) - In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you can do to assist your employees in advancing their careers. - [The Benefits Of Having A Diverse Workplace](https://workific.org/the-benefits-of-having-a-diverse-workplace/) - Hiring for the good of your company is a standard practice in the working world. But even living in a modern society, it can be hard to find a sense of diversity amongst your hiring panel and practices. And that’s something we want to encourage all business owners to change! A diverse office is one of - [Facebook takes important steps to support black communities during the pandemic](https://workific.org/facebook-takes-important-steps-to-support-black-communities-during-the-pandemic/) - Facebook has taken steps to support African American communities across the US, in recognition of the disproportionate impact that the crisis is having on them, including making a $1m donation to the BET COVID-19 Relief Fund and earmarking grants for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses. Recent reports show that COVID-19 is infecting and killing African Americans at - [Five Ways To Keep The Best Staff](https://workific.org/five-ways-to-keep-the-best-staff/) - The ability to keep good employees is crucial to the success of any business. In addition to being cost-effective, retaining high-performing employees is critical to maintaining business as usual and achieving expansion objectives. Losing skilled workers can be inconvenient and expensive due to the high cost of replacing them. Thus, companies should make employee retention - [Rewarding Careers Anyone Can Consider](https://workific.org/rewarding-careers-anyone-can-consider/) - Image Credit: Geralt from Pixabay.Many people can find themselves in careers that they no longer enjoy. This might be for multiple reasons – lack of progression, burnout, low wages, feeling stuck, dissatisfaction with work conditions, and many other things.If you’re in this position, it can be tricky to work out how to switch careers without - [Make Your Working Experience Positive & Fulfilling](https://workific.org/make-your-working-experience-positive-fulfilling/) - In trying to make the most of your career, it is vital to make sure you’re focused on getting the best possible outcome from your working day. Assessing what you want and need from your career is really important, and this plays a massive part in helping you to become happier and more fulfilled. Although your - [Fostering a Diverse and Inclusive Culture in The Workplace](https://workific.org/fostering-a-diverse-and-inclusive-culture-in-the-workplace/) - Photo by Diva PlavalagunaAll organizations, regardless of their size, should foster a diverse and inclusive culture in the workplace. This is not only the right thing to do, but it can also lead to improved business outcomes. In this quick guide, we will discuss some tips for creating a more diverse and inclusive environment in - [Solutions for colleagues with hearing or sight loss](https://workific.org/solutions-for-colleagues-with-hearing-or-sight-loss/) - Dan Williams, Founding Director of workplace accessibility and inclusion experts Visualise Training and Consultancy, looks at how challenges faced by employees with hearing loss or visual impairment can be overcome. Hearing loss, deafness, tinnitus and sight loss affect 14 million UK people so being fully aware and catering for the requirements of any staff members - [How to Attract the Best Talent for Your Business](https://workific.org/how-to-attract-the-best-talent-for-your-business/) - When it comes to running your business, it helps if you have some of the best talents out there. Having great employees means you can grow your business more easily, it means you have more opportunities open to you, and you will have an advantage over your competitors. If you feel the clientele you are - [Five minutes with... Alanna Flax-Clark](https://workific.org/five-minutes-with-alanna-flax-clark/) - Currently working for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Alanna Flax-Clark has 17 years of experience of diversity, equity and inclusion advocacy. When she was 13, Alanna woke up unable to walk on her right foot. After being told she had a neurological disease, she spent the next few years having treatment in hospital. Determined - [Make Work More Flexible for a Balanced Life](https://workific.org/make-work-more-flexible-for-a-balanced-life/) - Image from Pexels – CC0 License Flexible working gives you more control over your life. When you find ways to work flexibly that are useful for you, you can have more time and energy to dedicate to your family and other commitments. There are multiple different ways to work more flexibly, whether you want to - ["Neurodiversity is often given less priority than other areas of DE&I"](https://workific.org/why-neurodiversity-is-good-for-business/) - One in five people across the globe are neurodivergent. Here, Cathy Donnelly, Chief People Officer (CPO) at Texthelp, (a literacy and assistive technology company), shares her best practice for developing an employee experience where neurodiverse colleagues are coached and supported to fulfil their potential and feel valued.Based in Northern Ireland, Cathy splits her time across - [All You Need To Be A Better Manager](https://workific.org/all-you-need-to-be-a-better-manager/) - Image source: PexelsOne of the hardest things to be in the workplace is a manager. To be in front of others and telling them what to do isn’t always easy. You might come straight into this position through excellence, or you might grow gradually into the role to become the member of staff with the - [Highlighting Key Areas for Diversity and Inclusivity](https://workific.org/highlighting-key-areas-for-diversity-and-inclusivity/) - Most sectors have a long way to go in becoming neutral regarding diversity and inclusivity issues. Yet some are making dynamic shifts in the areas that matter, including the following.Closing the Gender Pay GapThe gender pay gap has always been a point of contention. For over a century, women have been paid much less than - [Improve Your Mental Health Daily: Tips to Guide Your Journey](https://workific.org/improve-your-mental-health-daily-tips-to-guide-your-journey/) - Image credit Achieving a healthy mind is not an easy task. It’s tough to manage your thoughts and emotions daily, but it’s worth the effort. But what are some ways that you can improve your mental health? Read this blog post to find out! Have a Good Night’s Sleep If you don’t get a good - [How Accessible is Academia?](https://workific.org/living-with-a-disability-and-working-in-academia-what-is-it-really-like/) - Dr Nicole Brown is Head of Research Ethics and Integrity & Associate Professor at UCL Institute of Education.She is an expert on ableism in academia, having authored several papers about the subject, wrote and edited two books on the topic as well as two other books. She currently leads the module “Disabilities, Chronic Illnesses and - [What Can Business Owners Do To Reduce Staff Turnover Rates?](https://workific.org/what-can-business-owners-do-to-reduce-staff-turnover-rates/) - A strong workforce is any business’ greatest asset. However, it’s not simply a case of assembling a great team; you need to maintain it too. Low staff turnover rates are a key ingredient in the recipe for success. Whether your business is an industry at threat from the Great Resignation, finding ways to make your employees - [Ready To Become A Great Leader? Follow These Steps To Achieve Your Dream](https://workific.org/ready-to-become-a-great-leader-follow-these-steps-to-achieve-your-dream/) - Becoming a great leader can transform your business, as you will be able to develop and utilise the necessary skills required to lead your team towards ultimate success with the most effective results. Fortunately, learning how to be a great leader doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might initially imagine, as there are - [Improving Employee Happiness - 5 Ways You Can Help](https://workific.org/improving-employee-happiness-5-ways-you-can-help/) - It’s time that employers understood that creating a happy workforce is a key business priority. Not only is it important morally, but it’s clear from numerous studies and personal experiences that happy employees make productive employees. If you’re looking at your business and you’re not sure that the people who work for you are - [“Black people do talk about race, we just may not be talking about it with white people”](https://workific.org/black-people-do-talk-about-race-we-just-may-not-be-talking-about-it-with-white-people/) - The authors of Cambridge University Press’ We’re Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies discuss mental health, retention, and fostering an inclusive environment for Black academics. Justin Stewart, former journalist and member of BOLD (Black Organizers, Leaders, and Doers) Dr Antija Allen, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Pellissippi State Community College Dr Antija Allen - [The Future is Flexible](https://workific.org/more-employees-want-to-work-from-home-than-ever-before/) - Across the world, more than half (53 per cent) of workers would prefer to follow a hybrid pattern where they spend more than half their working week out of the office.Research shows that 82 per cent of employees feel as productive or more productive than before covid-19 changed working practices.The research, carried out by Adecco, - [6 Remote Career Options to Consider if You're Looking for a Change of Scenery](https://workific.org/6-remote-career-options-to-consider-if-youre-looking-for-a-change-of-scenery/) - Many people are increasing choosing the benefits of working from home – which can lead to increased work flexibility through a substantially reduced commute, autonomy over work schedules and an ability to fit work more easily around childcare and other homelife duties. When most people think of working from home, they think of a telecommuting - [Breaking The Bias: Dame Stephanie Shirley's Speech for International Women's Day](https://workific.org/breaking-the-bias-dame-stephanie-shirleys-speech-for-international-womens-day/) - To mark International Women’s Day, Diversity Network is delighted to present a brand new speech on gender equality by Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley CH, founder of the autism charity Autistica, entitled ‘Breaking The Bias’. In 1962, Dame Stephanie created a software company when the concept of software barely existed. Freelance Programmers employed women to work on complex - [Staff shortages: Which industries are most affected by The Great Resignation?](https://workific.org/staff-shortages-which-industries-are-most-affected-by-the-great-resignation/) - Since the pandemic, in a quest for better work conditions and better quality of life and a more rewarding work-life balance, certain workers (more females than men, according to this NPR poll) have been leaving the traditional workplace in droves, leading to the emergence of what is now known as the ‘Great Resignation’. The effects - [Creating A Positive Employee Experience: Insights from SAP SuccessFactors](https://workific.org/creating-a-positive-employee-experience/) - Guest blog from Kim Lessley, Global Director, Solution Marketing at SAP SuccessFactors What is the best way to boost employee engagement? If we knew that, organizations would automatically do it and employees at every organization would be fully engaged around the clock. But the truth is, there is no magic bullet for the best way - [Supporting Your Shift Workers](https://workific.org/supporting-your-shift-workers/) - Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on UnsplashYour employees are the driving force behind your business moving forward and thriving. It is everything that they do which makes a difference to the quality of your products, the satisfaction of your clients or customers, and more. Having said that, shift work poses a new type of challenge for - [Women and minorities in the workplace: How much should we flex to blend in?](https://workific.org/women-and-minorities-in-the-workplace-how-much-should-we-flex-to-blend-in/) - Reflections on the pathway to equality An article by Diversity Network's CEO on International Women's Day. At Diversity Network, the women among us are lucky enough to be able to give thanks for our education, freedom and liberty which has got us this far in our careers. Juggling families and trying to get the work-life - [Bank of England's D&I Pledge](https://workific.org/bank-of-englands-di-pledge/) - The Bank of England has found that despite its “best efforts”, staff from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to be promoted and offered career development opportunities compared with white colleagues. Ethnic minority employees also received smaller financial bonuses and were more likely to leave their jobs. The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew - [Half an hour with... BiasProof](https://workific.org/biasproof-is-tackling-unconscious-in-the-workplace-by-removing-blame-and-shame/) - “Do unto others as they would like to be done unto. Not do unto others as you would like to be done unto yourself.” Stuart Sherman, CEO, BiasProofWe were proud to name BiasProof as one of our sponsors for INCLUSION 2021, and Diversity Network sat down with two of the company’s representatives. Stuart Sherman is the - [Hearts and Dollars Together](https://workific.org/a-positive-work-culture-makes-business-sense-says-ceo/) - Revolutionising the relationship between employer and employee using cutting-edge HR technology is the aim of WorkJam, which has clients across the world in industries as diverse as financial services, healthcare and retail.Mike Zorn is the Vice President of Human Resources, and it’s his job to work with companies to develop strategies to empower and engage - [Reach for the Stars](https://workific.org/britains-leading-scientist-is-female-dyslexic-and-black/) - “In space, race doesn’t matter, nationality doesn’t matter. In space, you see the world as a globe and you don’t see the boundaries,” believes Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, the British Science Association’s first Black president. Maggie is a space scientist who completed her undergraduate and PhD at Imperial College London. She was diagnosed with dyslexia when - [Why you may be missing out on top talent](https://workific.org/why-you-may-be-missing-out-on-top-talent/) - When you are looking to fill a role, you hope that a range of appropriately-qualified, experienced candidates will apply, giving you a choice of high-calibre individuals to choose from and hopefully resulting in the best person for the job. However, some sectors are finding that they are not receiving the quality of applications they were - [Closing the gender pay gap in construction](https://workific.org/closing-the-gender-pay-gap-in-construction/) - Gender pay gap reporting may have been suspended this year as a result of the global pandemic, but this does not mean that construction companies should put their diversity and inclusion initiatives and goals on the backburner. Gender balance campaign group, WISE, has urged employers to keep diversity firmly on the agenda during this challenging - [Olympics = DEI in Action](https://workific.org/why-the-olympic-games-embodies-dei/) - The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and the 2020 Summer Paralympics are the embodiment of diversity and inclusion. Back in 1896, the founder of the modern Olympics, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, had a vision for sport not just as physical activity but as a means of encouraging fair play and respect for fellow athletes as men and - [5 minutes with Selina Flavius, Founder, Black Girl Finance](https://workific.org/5-minutes-with-selina-flavius/) - Why you should reconsider asking interviewees, ‘How much do you currently earn?’ Transparent pay bands make wages fair for ethnic minorities, believes Selina Flavius, founder of Black Girl Finance (blackgirlfinance.co.uk). She is the best-selling author of the book of the same name. There are more CEOs of FTSE 100 companies with the name Steve or - [Females Fly High](https://workific.org/mother-and-daughter-pilot-team/) - Is this the world’s first mother-daughter pilot team?Captain Suzy Garrett and First Officer Donna Garrett flew together for the US airline SkyWest in 2019 and now their story is being shared around the world.Suzy is one of SkyWest’s longest-serving pilots and was the eleventh female pilot to be employed there in 1989. She was celebrating - [Making reasonable adjustments for Dyslexia](https://workific.org/making-reasonable-adjustments-for-dyslexia/) - How to make reasonable adjustments for a neurodiverse employee. - [Making Autism a Priority](https://workific.org/autism-a-priority/) - Almost £75 million is being invested by the UK Government into a national strategy to improve understanding and acceptance of autism.One of the priorities is to help more autistic people re-enter the workplace, increase support for those currently employed and to offer better resources for employers.The five-year plan will involve national and local governments, the - [Construction sector's commitment to DEI](https://workific.org/construction-sector-charter-to-address-dei-gap/) - There is a skill shortage in the construction sector in the UK and yet only 15 per cent of the workforce is women and 6 per cent is from Black, Asian and ethnic minorities. The Chartered Institute of Building hopes to address the issue through its first EDI action plan, set to run until December - [“Employees have a right to work in an environment where fertility and family journeys are respected and recognised as part of an inclusive workplace”](https://workific.org/employees-have-a-right-to-work-in-an-environment-where-fertility-and-family-journeys-are-respected-and-recognised-as-part-of-an-inclusive-workplace/) - Infertility affects one in six people in the workforce: Fiona Skinner, Founder of the Fertility Coaching Company, is determined to bring more attention to this fact and encourage HR leaders to include a fertility policy in their workplace. Q: One in eight male and female couples in the UK are affected by fertility issues. And this - [Q and A with: Dennis Velco, OutBüro](https://workific.org/dennis-velco-founded-out-outburo-the-largest-lgbtq-networking-group-on-linkedin/) - With a staggering 48,000 global members, OutBüro is the largest LGBTQ+ group on LinkedIn – and is one of the first of any type of group to have been formed. It is also a standalone website, and the name OutBüro roughly translates to ‘out at work’ in German. In Dennis’ own words: “I wanted the site - [BBC Presenter at the Palace](https://workific.org/elementor-8046/) - June Sarpong's OBE - [What can we learn from companies leading in D&I?](https://workific.org/what-can-we-learn-from-companies-leading-in-di/) - Over the last few years, many companies have ramped up their commitment to D&I; implementing initiatives, setting targets, creating employee groups and hiring dedicated D&I personnel. While a lot of progress has been made – there are frequent reports from companies that they have successfully increased the diversity of their workforce – this doesn’t always - [Neurodiversity Recruitment: How to get Started](https://workific.org/begin-tapping-in-to-neurodiverse-talent/) - One of the most common questions businesses ask when beginning their recruitment process with neurodiversity in mind is how to get started.DEI thought leaders from some of the world’s largest organisations make up a think-tank called Neurodiversity @ Work Employer Roundtable. The Roundtable meets to discuss and implement initiatives and share best policy and practice - [Five Minutes with Emma Ford, National Grid](https://workific.org/five-minutes-with-emma-ford-national-grid/) - INCLUSION 2021 is the annual global online festival celebrating DEI as some of the world’s thought leaders share their cutting-edge ideas for the future of the workplace. In this series, we take a look at some of last year’s speakers from 2020. First up, we have Emma Ford, who spoke as Head of Gas Construction - [Ming Long is Diversity Council Australia's New Chief](https://workific.org/ming-long-is-diversity-council-australias-new-chief/) - Diversity Council Australia’s (DCA’s) Board has appointed Ming Long AM as Chair. Ms Long has been deputy chair for four years: she was the first woman with Asian heritage to head a top 200 ASX organisation in Australia. “There is significant responsibility placed on leaders to understand diversity, how to be inclusive and how to harness all - [How To Improve Your Leadership Skills As An Employer](https://workific.org/how-to-improve-your-leadership-skills-as-an-employer/) - Image CreditBeing an employer or running a business is certainly not for the faint-hearted. It is a massive responsibility to empower you while placing a heavy burden of challenges on your shoulder. Leadership skills play a crucial role in the success of any business entity or venture, and a lack of it can easily destroy - [Five Minutes With... Volunteer Vision](https://workific.org/co-founder-of-volunteer-vision-julia-winkler-shares-her-thoughts-on-mentoring/) - “Increasingly more companies – especially in Europe – have realised that mentoring is a true superpower when it comes to developing a workforce’s talent and mindset,” says Julia Winkler, one of the co-founders of the online mentoring provider, Volunteer Vision. The organisation aims to help companies to professionally empower people of all diversity groups, within - [Helping Your Business to Thrive with an Ageing Workforce](https://workific.org/helping-your-business-to-thrive-with-an-ageing-workforce/) - Pexels – CCO LicenceAs we are all living longer and pension ages are rising, it is fair to say that your older workforce is also your future workforce. If you neglect this group, you will be storing up a number of problems for the future, and you could even find yourself on the wrong side - [How to Retain Parents After Parental Leave Whitepaper](https://workific.org/how-to-retain-parents-after-parental-leave-whitepaper/) - Increased turnover goes hand in hand with an increase in recruitment costs. Lacking support for employees after re-entry leads to lowered satisfaction, productivity decreases, absence from work increases and there is a risk of losing these employees over the course of a few months after re-entry. Additionally, organizations can strengthen their employer brand and unlock - [Enhancing Resilience Whitepaper](https://workific.org/enhancing-resilience-whitepaper/) - Today’s economy requires companies and workforces to quickly adapt to and overcome unpredictable difficulty and changes. More than ever before, the mental health and emotional skills of employees are key to both individual and corporate long-term success. Here’s how employee wellbeing and resilience can benefit organisations – and what executives can do to support and - [Emotional Intelligence Factsheet](https://workific.org/emotional-intelligence-factsheet/) - What is emotional intelligence and why do leaders need to develop it?Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is understood to describe a person’s ability to understand and manage their own emotions, while also being able to recognize and influence the emotions of others. There are four top competencies that are crucial for emotional intelligence. To find out about the - [Successful Corporate Mentoring Whitepaper](https://workific.org/successful-corporate-mentoring-whitepaper-by-volunteer-vision/) - Mentoring programs can provide significant support in identifying and developing talent to reach their full potential in their current roles and future career ambitions within the organisation.Empowering employees as mentors or mentees also provides equal benefits for everyone involved: Mentees gain valuable support and guidance, mentors improve their leadership and communication skills while the organization - [Staying Well When You Travel A Lot For Work: Top Tips For Your Mental Health](https://workific.org/staying-well-when-you-travel-a-lot-for-work/) - Image courtesy of PexelsTraveling and being on the road for work constantly can be fun and exciting but also hard on you and your health. You may find that it’s difficult being out of your normal routine and that attending to your wellbeing isn’t as easy as when you’re at home. While challenging to do, it - [Does Hybrid Working Specifically Complicate Women In Work?](https://workific.org/does-hybrid-working-specifically-complicate-women-in-work/) - Photo by Elf-Moondance on PixabayThe pandemic brought about working from home for many industries. In doing so, the landscape of work has changed irrevocably. Many companies now have seen the benefits of home working and have brought it in as a permanent fixture, whether by hiring fully working-from-home employees or by working on a part-time - [How to Stand Up for Yourself in the Workplace](https://workific.org/how-to-stand-up-for-yourself-in-the-workplace/) - Image credit Growing up, children are faced with obstacles such as standing up for themselves and their beliefs from bullies. While there are many wonderful people in the world, sadly, there are bullies everywhere, and they’re unfortunately in the workplace as well. If you have the misfortune to encounter bullying in the workplace, it is essential that - [5 Ways To Put Yourself In Line For A Promotion In 2022](https://workific.org/5-ways-to-put-yourself-in-line-for-a-promotion-in-2022/) - Photo courtesy of https://unsplash.com/photos/BbSBf5uv50AIf you are looking for a promotion for some time but haven’t yet progressed to where you want to be, you may be feeling somewhat frustrated in your role. To increase your chances of securing that promotion and progressing within your role, read on for some useful tips…Become a really useful member - [3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Help Others](https://workific.org/3-ways-entrepreneurs-can-help-others/) - As an entrepreneur, it can sometimes feel like all you do is work; that all of your focus is on your business and other aspects of your life and personality are neglected as a result of your striving to grow your company. However, one activity that can help a lot of entrepreneurs to overcome this - [Tackle Racism With Literature](https://workific.org/how-an-author-is-using-humour-to-tackle-racism-in-the-workplace/) - Chiatulah Ameke is a diversity and inclusion consultant who trains employees across the UK in the public sector. He has launched a book called Black Lives Rising (available on Amazon). He uses satire and humour in 33 short stories to discuss racism in society including one story about a second Black US president.How long did - [Effective Ways To Turn Your Passion into a Career](https://workific.org/effective-ways-to-turn-your-passion-into-a-career/) - Many factors guide people in choosing the career path to follow, such as their educational background, job demands, family influence, etc. One thing many people also consider these days is their passion. Studies reveal that about only 17% of employees in the U.K. have a job they love. If you’ve discovered your passion and - [New Baby, New Job? How You Can Find A New Job After Maternity Leave?](https://workific.org/new-baby-new-job-how-you-can-find-a-new-job-after-maternity-leave/) - One thing is for sure, finding that elusive work-life balance can be extremely tricky for new mothers. The pressure to be at one’s best for both family and work simultaneously means that many people naturally choose to rethink their career options. Before you decide to resign and leave your career altogether, take a look at - [Tips For Successful Employee Management](https://workific.org/tips-for-successful-employee-management/) - It’s a fact that having employees is one of the most expensive business expenses. It can also be difficult to manage people with different personalities and skill sets. But, it doesn’t have to be hard! With a few key steps, you can manage your employees in a way that engages them and gets the best - [How To Show That You Really Value Diversity](https://workific.org/how-to-show-that-you-really-value-diversity/) - Even though we know that support for diversity and inclusion is gradually increasing within workplaces, in practice, the situation is nuanced. For some companies, support for diversity is a core value, yet as we know, for other companies, there still doesn’t appear to be much action behind the outward marketing message of general support for - [How To Be A Responsible Business Owner](https://workific.org/how-to-be-a-responsible-business-owner/) - How To Be A Responsible Business OwnerThe Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) estimates that there were 5.5 million small businesses in the UK at the start of 2021. As a small business owner, running your enterprise transcends merely making a profit. You must also be aware of and perform the responsibilities as the chief representative - [Equality Law Update for Menopause?](https://workific.org/menopause-discrimination-law-change-a-possibility/) - An MP leading an inquiry into menopause discrimination at work suggests equality law may need to be updated to offer greater protection, reports Personnel Today.Caroline Noakes is the Women and Equalities Chair. She said her inquiry had heard from women who had difficulty filing a claim against their employers for menopause discrimination because menopause is - ["I'm Just Another Racing Car Driver"](https://workific.org/team-brit-driver-aaron-morgan-throws-aside-his-wheelchair-every-time-he-gets-into-the-car/) - Aaron Morgan is a professional racing car driver part of Team BRIT, driving an Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 in Class 4 of the endurance Britcar championship, a lifelong dream. His co-driver Bobby Trundley is autistic and together they are the only disabled team in the event. They have won two races so far and - [Key takeaways from our D&I-focused Corporate L&D Focus Day](https://workific.org/key-takeaways-from-our-di-focused-corporate-ld-focus-day/) - On 16th March 2021, Diversity Network hosted a Corporate Learning and Development Digital Focus Day and Mentoring Workshop. This insightful online event, featuring contributions from senior experts from Shell, Network Rail, The House of Commons and more, provided the audience with new Learning and Development (L&D) strategies and ideas to train their staff around diversity, - [Promoting Diversity in Your Small Business](https://workific.org/promoting-diversity-in-your-small-business/) - Diversity in the workplace can be a complicated subject at times, especially if you’re just a small business that is trying to grow and scale-up. Promoting diversity requires a lot of work and it demands that your entire workforce follows a similar mindset. Aligning everyone’s attitude towards diversity can be tricky - so it requires - [Claim your ticket here for INCLUSION 2021 online D&I festival, 19-21 October](https://workific.org/claim-your-ticket-for-inclusion-2021-online-di-festival/) - Click here to claim your FREE ticket to INCLUSION 2021 Join us for INCLUSION 2021, 19-21 October 2021 Putting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace firmly in the spotlight.Now in its second year, INCLUSION 2021 is the annual online festival for all those invested in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. Gain ideas, tools & - [Spiritual Wellness: A New Frontier Shaping The Workplace](https://workific.org/spiritual-wellness-a-new-frontier-shaping-the-workplace/) - Unsplash – CC0 License Prayer and meditation are excellent for increasing wellbeing and for helping individuals to feel grounded, calmer and happier in themselves. You might expect that employers would therefore support spirituality, meditation and prayer in the workplace – yet traditionally, many corporations have steered well away from religion and spirituality in the workplace, - [Top Tips For Feeling More Confident At Work](https://workific.org/top-tips-for-feeling-more-confident-at-work/) - Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash Whether you sit silently in a meeting, feeling as though you are out of your depth, or question your every word before sending an email – we’ve all been there. In fact, no matter where you are in your career, imposter syndrome is much more common than you think. This is due to - [Hiring A Neurodiverse Workforce: Benefits And Intricacies](https://workific.org/hiring-a-neurodiverse-workforce-benefits-and-intricacies/) - Pixabay – CC0 LicenceThe term “neurodiversity” is a relatively new one, having first been coined around the turn of the millennium. It’s also one that might still not make a lot of sense to people without direct experience of a neurodiverse setting – but it is one that is going to become more and more - [How to become more accommodating as an employer](https://workific.org/how-to-become-more-accommodating-as-an-employer/) - Pexels – CC0 LicenseHarnessing Change to Become a More Accommodating EmployerThe year of the pandemic is regarded by many to have been a positive catalyst for change in the workplace, with racial diversity and equal rights brought firmly to the fore. As a result, a far greater awareness of diversity and inclusion in the workplace - [5 Tips for Better LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace](https://workific.org/5-tips-for-better-lgbt-inclusion-in-the-workplace/) - Pexels – CCO LicenceEmployers have a duty to provide a safe environment for their workforce, but their obligations don’t end there. Businesses must also ensure that their staff aren’t discriminated against or bullied, for example. As well as having appropriate processes in place to deal with staff concerns, employers can go a step further to - [A Four-Day Work Week Gains Momentum](https://workific.org/a-four-day-work-week-gains-momentum/) - Almost 90 per cent of Iceland’s workforce has moved to shorter hours for the same pay, or will gain the right to, following a successful four-year trial of a four-day work week.The trials took place between 2015 and 2019. Employees in a range of jobs including roles in offices, hospitals and schools, were offered a - [Asia Launches Major new Diversity Research Project](https://workific.org/singapore-hong-kong-china-and-japan-are-being-examined-through-a-diversity-and-lens-to-make-the-workforce-more-inclusive-hopes-a-new-research-project/) - A major new research project has been commissioned to look at workplace inequality in China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, the Philippines and Singapore. Called Race and Culture – the Conversation in Asia, it is being led by Community Business, the leading not-for-profit organisation committed to advancing responsible and inclusive business in Asia.The research will be - [New 'Parental Fog' Index for Law Firms](https://workific.org/new-parental-fog-index-for-law-firms/) - “Support for working parents is critical to increase the number of female partners and close the gender pay gap,” says the Parental Fog Index 2021 Law Firm Report. The Index, conducted by the Executive Coaching Consultancy, reviewed the websites of 50 top law firms and 50 US firms based in London in February 2021. After - [Anti-Ageism and Advertising](https://workific.org/anti-ageism-and-advertising/) - Nearly three-quarters of people working in the UK advertising industry are aged 44 and under, according to new research.Of 16,000 respondents, the largest-ever survey of the UK advertising industry, results show that people from the two age brackets of 25-34 and 35-44 years make up the vast majority of the workforce. This compares with just - [How To Become A More Ethical and Reliable Business Leader](https://workific.org/how-to-become-a-more-ethical-and-reliable-business-leader/) - Why should you put Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of your business? Being regarded as an ethical and reliable business leader is important to ensure that you draw the right employees to you, and to enable you to deliver the best possible service to your clients. Putting honesty, diversity and inclusion at the heart - [Workplace Practices to Increase Staff Happiness, Mental Health and Wellbeing](https://workific.org/workplace-practices-to-increase-staff-happiness-mental-health-and-wellbeing/) - Happy, supported staff are more productive, which can benefit the output of your business. Likewise, happy staff can increase your businesses success. So it goes without saying that workplaces should be doing everything possible to achieve and maintain staff happiness, mental health and wellbeing. If you want to achieve greater success and hit goals in - [Change Is Needed To Support Mental Health In Schools and Strengthen the Workforce of the Future](https://workific.org/change-is-needed-to-support-mental-health-in-schools/) - The effects of professional life on mental health are well documented. Millions of adults struggle with their mental health at work, and the same is very much true for children and teenagers in school. With so many children suffering every day without any help from schools, this is leading to a mental health crisis which, - [Oracle Report's Insights into D&I](https://workific.org/oracle-reports-insights-into-di/) - “Literally we went from markets where occupancy at a hotel might’ve averaged between 80 per cent to 90 per cent, to single digits. So, it was devastating.” David Rodriguez is Chief Global Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer for Marriott International. In a new report from Oracle, Mr Rodriguez is one of ten business leaders - [How To Make a Career Change Even If You Are Unsure On What Is Next](https://workific.org/how-to-make-a-career-change-even-if-you-are-unsure-on-what-is-next/) - It can be easy to get stuck in a job that you do not enjoy but hard to see a way out of it. Career changes can be daunting times and it can be very hard for people to take that step, you need to understand what changes need to be made. You will get - [Five minutes with Nicci Take, Head of Growth, Mercer](https://workific.org/elementor-7911/) - We are very pleased to have us with us Nikki Take. She’s the Interim Head of Growth at Mercer Wealth UK, and she’s also chairwoman of M62 Vincis, a sales effectiveness organisation. In her words, Nikki spent 44 years pretending to be male and trying hard to fit into a role that didn’t feel comfortable with - [5 minutes with Ashley T Brundage on LGBTQ+ inclusion](https://workific.org/5-minutes-with-ashley-t-brundage-on-lgbtq-inclusion/) - Ashley T Brundage is a transgender woman who is an equity and inclusion expert in the financial industry in the United States. She began as a teller for a major American bank and in less than five years became vice president of diversity and inclusion for the organisation. This was through a mixture of extremely - [Menopause and disability at work](https://workific.org/menopause-and-disability-at-work/) - 1.5 million people with a disability are going through menopause in the workplace An extraordinary 20 per cent of people leave their job because of the menopause, reports the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development). It found that three in five going through the menopause at work feel they can’t discuss it.Very little is known - [Access to Work](https://workific.org/access-to-work/) - What do you know about your rights as an employer for funding equipment and human support for your employees? - [Mental health at work: the statistics](https://workific.org/mental-health-at-work-the-statistics/) - It's there in black and white: work-related stress causes companies to lose out - [Our top takeaway from Mental Health Awareness Week](https://workific.org/top-takeaway-from-mental-health-awareness-week/) - Wellness Action Plans can help your employees get the most out of their jobs - and vice versa. - [8 ways to lead workplace wellbeing](https://workific.org/8-ways-to-lead-workplace-wellbeing/) - Mind’s top tips for managers to support the mental health of staff - [7 signs you’ve created a truly inclusive workforce](https://workific.org/7-signs-youve-created-a-truly-inclusive-workforce/) - Guest blog from Ellie Thompson at Diversity and Ability (D&A) It’s exciting, rewarding and relieving to see organisations waking up to the fact that diverse and inclusive workplaces truly are the future. But how can you know if you’ve fostered a diverse workforce where employees feel a genuine sense of inclusion and belonging?Inclusivity is a - [Amandeep Khasriya​, Senior Associate at Moore Barlow](https://workific.org/amandeep-khasriya​/) - Amandeep Khasriya is a Senior Associate solicitor specialising in Major Trauma at Moore Barlow. She is a Law Society Women Lawyers Division committee member and a member of their Diversity and Inclusion committee. She founded Women Back to Law which is focused on getting more women back into the profession following a career break or - [Whitepaper: Develop a More Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Using SAP SuccessFactors Solutions to Move Your Business Beyond Bias](https://workific.org/whitepaper-develop-a-more-diverse-and-inclusive-workforce-using-sap-successfactors-solutions-to-move-your-business-beyond-bias/) - Click here to access this e-book from SAP SuccessFactors: Develop a More Diverse and Inclusive Workforce Using SAP SuccessFactors Solutions to Move Your Business Beyond Bias This document details many ways HR, managers, and employees can leverage HR technology to help prevent, detect, and eliminate bias from their talent decision-making processes. Each section covers a - [5 minutes with: Danielle Coe, Founder & CEO of Black Women in Clinical Research](https://workific.org/5-minutes-with-danielle-coe/) - We caught up with Danielle Coe, Founder and CEO of Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR), to find out more about the work that BWICR is doing to drive diversity in the clinical research industry. How did you get into the clinical research sector? I started my clinical research career as an intern at Atlanta - [7 companies that have made a strong start to driving D&I in 2021](https://workific.org/7-companies-that-have-made-a-strong-start-to-driving-di-in-2021/) - As we all know, the events of 2020 proved to be a catalyst for increased conversation around diversity, inclusion and equity; new commitments being made by companies around the world; and promises to take real action in the year ahead. We hope that 2021 will therefore be a year full of positive change, as organisations - [Diverse Construction LIVE - On Demand](https://workific.org/diverse-construction-live-8th-july-2020/) - The sessions from Diverse Construction LIVE, first broadcast on 8th July 2020, are now available on-demand. Discover practical strategies and case studies to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce Diversity in the workplace is essential for increasing productivity and innovation, which in turn contributes to better business performance and growth. The subject of women - [Diverse Tech LIVE - On Demand](https://workific.org/diverse-tech-live-on-demand/) - The sessions from Diverse Tech LIVE, first broadcast on 2-3 September 2020, are now available on-demand. Discover practical strategies and case studies to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce One of the key challenges facing the technology sector is undoubtedly diversity and inclusion. Some progress has been made, but this has been slow, and - [Diverse Law LIVE - On Demand](https://workific.org/diverse-law-live-28th-july-2020/) - The sessions from Diverse Law LIVE, first broadcast on 28th July 2020, are now available on-demand. Discover practical strategies and case studies to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce As the UK’s demographics continue to shift, so does your client base, so diversity is vital for law firms looking to meet clients’ needs and - [Diverse Utilities LIVE - On Demand](https://workific.org/diverse-utilities-live-9th-july-2020/) - The sessions from Diverse Utilities LIVE, first broadcast on 9th July 2020, are now available on-demand. Discover practical strategies and case studies to increase diversity and inclusion in the Water, Oil & Gas and Renewables industries. It is well-known in the utility sector that there is a long way to go to increase diversity across - [Diverse Finance LIVE - On Demand](https://workific.org/diverse-finance-live-29th-july-2020/) - The sessions from Diverse Finance LIVE, first broadcast on 29th July 2020, are now available on-demand. Discover practical strategies and case studies to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce In the finance sector, many companies have declared their commitment to diversity and inclusion. However, a 2019 survey by PwC showed that organisations are struggling to translate - [Diverse Healthcare & Pharma LIVE - On Demand](https://workific.org/diverse-healthcare-pharma-live-23-september-2020/) - The sessions from Diverse Healthcare & Pharma LIVE, first broadcast on 23rd September 2020, are now available on-demand. Click here to view the agenda and access the presentations Discover practical strategies and case studies to increase diversity and inclusion in the workforce The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries have a long way to go to be - [5 minutes with: Jane Hatton, Founder & CEO at Evenbreak](https://workific.org/5-minutes-with-jane-hatton/) - We spoke to Jane Hatton, who founded not-for-profit specialist job board Evenbreak, to find out how the organisation has evolved over the last decade, the challenges that still exist for people with disabilities to enter the workplace, and the support available for inclusive employers and candidates with disabilities. Can you tell us a little about - [5 minutes with: Monsurat Hanson at Black Pharma](https://workific.org/5-minutes-with-monsurat-hanson-at-black-pharma/) - We caught up with Monsurat Hanson, Clinical Research Associate, to find out more about the challenges that exist for Black professionals in the pharmaceutical industry today, and why she and colleagues identified a need to set up the Black Pharma organisation. How did you get into the pharma industry? I’m currently a Clinical Research Associate - [Whitepaper: Why Conversations Don’t Work](https://workific.org/whitepaper-why-conversations-dont-work/) - Click here to access MESH/diversity’s eBook on Why Conversations Don’t Work and learn the importance of having substantial, reliable metrics for your D&I initiatives. Over the last decade, organizations across all sectors have been launching diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives. Regardless of the reason for their creation, whether for compliance as a tick box measure, - [Whitepaper: Levelling Up by Powering On](https://workific.org/whitepaper-levelling-up-by-powering-on/) - Click here to access Northern Power Women's report: Levelling Up by Powering On. This report describes the journey taken by the Northern Power Women (NPW) community through Covid-19 and their response to it. 150 cross sector female leaders and influencers, from six regions across the North met monthly to define the new future. Podcasts, webinars, - [Highlighting companies’ commitment to inclusion](https://workific.org/highlighting-companies-commitment-to-inclusion/) - This week is National Inclusion Week – a great opportunity to reflect on where we are now, where we need to be, and how we are going to get there. We also believe it is important to recognise the many companies – from start-ups to global corporates – who are taking steps in the right - [Whitepaper: Resetting Tech Culture](https://workific.org/whitepaper-resetting-tech-culture/) - Click here to access Accenture and Girls Who Code's joint report on resetting tech culture. The proportion of women working in tech is now smaller, at 32%, than it was in 1984, at 35%. Today, women hold just 16% of engineering roles and 27% of computing roles in companies in the US. To attract and - [Whitepaper: Hiring a Diverse Workforce](https://workific.org/whitepaper-hiring-a-diverse-workforce/) - Click here to access Revolent's whitepaper on how to hire a diverse workforce. Diversity and inclusion should never be viewed as tick-box exercises; how representation is fairly balanced across the globe’s major tech firms is rightly commanding a huge amount of company time and attention right now. The message is simple: Diverse and inclusive workplaces offer a wealth of positives, including significantly better - [Kim Sowemimo, Global Clinical Development Manager at GSK, and Black Pharma member](https://workific.org/kim-sowemimo/) - Kim is a Global Clinical Development Manager at GSK, specialising in Study Start-up strategy and planning. She is passionate about delivering solutions that drive operational excellence and provides strategic input into global start-up activities. Previously a Policy and Process Manager, Kim has provided change leadership by championing cross-functional process improvements across clinical development. Collaborating with - [Professor Shafi Ahmed: Surgeon, Teacher, Futurist, Innovator and Entrepreneur](https://workific.org/professor-shafi-ahmed/) - Professor Shafi Ahmed is a world renowned, multi award winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator and entrepreneur. He is a 3x TEDx speaker and is faculty at Singularity University. He has delivered over 250 keynotes in 30 countries. He has been dubbed as the Virtual Surgeon. He studied medicine at Kings College Hospital Medical School London - [Refinitiv has announced 2020’s most diverse and inclusive organisations](https://workific.org/refinitiv-has-announced-2020s-most-diverse-and-inclusive-organisations/) - Refinitiv has published its 2020 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Index, which identifies the 100 publicly traded companies with the most diverse and inclusive workplaces, based on Refinitiv’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) data. In this year’s top 100, the US leads the way, with 20 organisations included in the list. This is followed by the UK - [Bismay Mishra, Director, HIV Global Analytics & Insights at Gilead Sciences](https://workific.org/bismay-mishra/) - Bismay Mishra is a member of the HIV Global Analytics & Insights team at Gilead Sciences and is one of the Global Co-leads of Pride Alliance, their employee resource group centered around LGBTQ+ employees and allies. He has been part of the ERG since its inception and now focusses on global creation and expansion of - [Dr Dominique Talbert, Director of Specialty Scientific Publications in Medical Affairs at Astellas](https://workific.org/dr-dominique-talbert/) - Dominique is the Director of Specialty Scientific Publications in Medical Affairs at Astellas Pharmaceuticals. She joined Astellas in 2015 as an associate director of urology publications before being promoted to director of the urology publication team in 2018 and the specialty publications team in 2020. She currently leads a global team across the US, UK, - [Nebel Crowhurst, People & Culture Director at Roche](https://workific.org/nebel-crowhurst/) - Nebel has a progressive approach to HR with an emphasis on delivering real business value and impact. Having spent a career supporting the people agenda within various organisations including River Island and Virgin, Nebel has experienced extensive business change and growth. Using modern HR practices to implement fresh ideas on; performance management, Agile working, using - [Chris Howard, Co-leader of Intertech LGBT+ and Senior Analyst at EPAM Systems](https://workific.org/chris-howard/) - Chris is a Senior Analyst at EPAM Systems where his passion for digital transformation and the exciting change it can bring to organisations is called into play daily when working with clients across the globe. Recently, he has been focused on delivering projects in the payments and banking space, as well as remaining on top - [Rashi Khurana, Vice President of Engineering at Shutterstock](https://workific.org/rashi-khurana/) - Rashi Khurana is Vice President of Engineering at Shutterstock where she oversees the front end E-commerce, Platform, and Mobile engineering teams. Since joining Shutterstock in 2016, Rashi helped lead three teams through a technology transformation, all the while managing day-to-day operations of delivering a quality product to customers. Rashi is passionate about managing teams of - [Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Founder & MD at Harrington Starr](https://workific.org/nadia-edwards-dashti/) - Nadia heads the Financial Technology Business at Harrington Starr and has consistently delivered excellence to her loyal client base for many years in this sector. A genuine market expert in the financial IT field, her customers have raved about her passion and desire to source the best talent in a highly competitive market. Nadia's ability - [Ulysses Smith, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Blend](https://workific.org/ulysses-smith/) - As a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ulysses builds organization-wide DEI functions that drive social impact through product. Much of his work has been centered around participatory governance structures and creating access to institutions and decision-making processes for under-served and underrepresented groups. In his role as the Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at - [Lauren Allison, Tech & Public Diplomacy Advisor](https://workific.org/lauren-allison/) - Lauren’s career is centralised on the nexus between public diplomacy, public policy, and technology. Through her work, Lauren’s focus is on enhancing how tech and political organizations engage with their stakeholders in productive and innovative ways. Trained as a public diplomacy professional at the University of Southern California (USC) as a UK Fulbright Postgraduate Award - [Suzie Miller, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect & Member of Disability Employee Network Group at Microsoft UK](https://workific.org/suzie-miller/) - Suzie works as a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft Azure helping Retail customers in the UK with their journey into Cloud adoption. This is a technical role which draws from her 20 + year career working in Tech. As part of this role she also is involved with Microsoft’s Disability Employee Network Group, and - [Saadet Yalcin, Diversity & Inclusion Talent Program & Recruitment Advisor: EMEA at Citrix](https://workific.org/saadet-yalcin/) - Saadet Yalcin is a passionate diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) activist; influencer, and advocate. She has over a decade of recruitment experience from a global recruitment company before starting her own consultancy work. Saadet’s earlier inclusion work pre-recruitment and whilst studying for her Masters; started out at Charing Cross hospital in the admission department - [Kate Baucherel, Digital Strategy & Emerging Tech Consultant, Galia Digital](https://workific.org/kate-baucherel/) - Kate Baucherel BA(Hons) FCMA is a business development and strategy consultant specialising in the application of emerging technology in enterprise. She has held senior technical and financial roles in businesses across multiple sectors including utilities, manufacturing, leisure and software, leading several companies through their start-up and growth phases. Kate’s first job was with an IBM - [B. Pagels-Minor, Senior Product Professional, bpagelsminor.com](https://workific.org/b-pagels-minor/) - From Mississippi to Chicago to Silicon Valley, B. has built their career around building great products for amazing brands while also working to enrich their community around them. B. is a native of Mississippi who relocated to the Silicon Valley in 2018 from Chicago. B. is an enthusiast for anything technology related, as well as randomly obscure trivia - [Mohamed Jogi, National Programme Manager at NHS Employers](https://workific.org/mohamed-jogi/) - As an HR & Organisational development specialist, Mohamed has over 20 years’ experience working in the private, public and independent sector both in the UK and abroad. He has designed and delivered a wide variety of HR and organisational development and learning strategies and practices. He has overseen and carried out major interventions around HR - [Cass Averill, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Champion](https://workific.org/cass-averill/) - Cass is a passionate activist and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With over a decade personal and professional experience in the DEIB space as a marginalized individual, an advocate, program manager, and global champion, his mission is to build intersectional cultures of belonging where everyone can bring their full and authentic selves - [Zeinab Bakhtiari, Senior Data Scientist at TomTom](https://workific.org/zeinab-bakhtiari/) - Zeinab Bakhtiari is a senior data scientist at TomTom with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Logic. The core of her job at TomTom is to leverage machine learning and mathematical modeling to turn data into useful insights to improve the decision-making process. She loves Mathematics and is passionate about making a difference and having an impact. - [Vanessa Vallely OBE, Managing Director of WeAreTheCity](https://workific.org/vanessa-vallely-obe/) - Vanessa is one of the UK’s most well-networked women and has provided keynotes on a variety of career related topics for over 500 companies worldwide. Vanessa is also one ofthe UK’s most prominent figures in gender equality and often provides guidance and consultancy to both government and corporate organisations who are seeking to attract,develop and - [Nick Camara, Global HR Director at Nomad Digital](https://workific.org/nick-camara/) - Nick is Global HR Director and has been with Nomad Digital since August 2013. He oversees Nomad’s global HR operations and culture programmes. Nomad Digital is the world’s leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions and trackside networks. We are dedicated to delivering an enhanced service, offering benefits to passengers and operators by improving - [Nina Ma, Senior Associate at PwC](https://workific.org/nina-ma/) - Nina is a Technology, Data & Analytics (TDA) Senior Associate at PwC based in Birmingham. She specialises in PMO for digital transformation programmes. Nina is very active in the space of Diversity & Inclusion and is a Midlands' People Network Coordinator. She is passionate about gender equality at the workplace, especially in the technology sector. She - [5 key takeaways from Diverse Construction LIVE](https://workific.org/5-key-takeaways-from-diverse-construction-live/) - On 8th July 2020, Diversity Network hosted Diverse Construction LIVE - an online conference featuring illuminating presentations and panel discussions from some of the industry’s leading voices on equality, diversity and inclusion. Many elements of D&I were discussed during the event, and if you missed it then you can access the sessions on-demand by entering - [Guinevere Taylor, Director, EMEA Distribution at RBC Global Asset Management](https://workific.org/guinevere-taylor/) - Guinevere joined RBC Global Asset Management as a Director on the European Distribution team in 2018. Guinevere is responsible for building relationships with the UK Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS). Prior to joining RBC, Guinevere was at Legal & General Investment Management where she was Client Manager focused on managing relationships primarily within the LGPS - [Bhavik Pancholi, Diversity & Inclusion Activist](https://workific.org/bhavik-pancholi/) - Bhavik Pancholi joined the finance industry in 2003 having completed roles focused on people and leadership development. Over the last three years he held the role of Chair of TSB’s LGBTQ+ Network where he was responsible for developing LGBTQ+ strategy aligned to wider inclusion and people strategy. By removing silo working and fostering a holistic - [Ranjit Sond, President of the Society of Asian Lawyers](https://workific.org/ranjit-sond/) - Ranjit is an experienced solicitor. He qualified in 1999 and developed his practice in the area of personal injury law working at the national personal injury firm, Thompsons. He has been working as a consultant since 2015. He also works as a visiting lecturer at BPP Law School, delivering the civil litigation and medical negligence/personal - [Kasia Zduniak, Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Aegon UK](https://workific.org/kasia-zduniak/) - Kasia Zduniak, an inclusion and diversity (I&D) consultant at Aegon UK, was born in Warsaw, Poland and got her law degree at the Warsaw University. She was working for almost 12 years for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) – initially in operations and for the last 3 years as its first Equality and Diversity - [Kathryn Knowles, MD of Cura Financial Services](https://workific.org/kathryn-knowles/) - Kathryn joined the financial protection industry after completing her PhD in Business Management in 2010. Her doctorate focused upon developing bottom-up cultural changes within businesses, to establish an environmental metanorm, working alongside what employees wanted to do and not dictating to them. Financial services was not Kathryn's initial career path, but she wanted to start - [Kate Fergusson, Head of Responsible Business at Pinsent Masons](https://workific.org/kate-fergusson/) - Kate studied Law at the University of Sheffield and is a qualified solicitor with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Responsible Business sector and an MA in Applied and Professional Ethics from the University of Leeds. Under Kate’s leadership of Pinsent Masons’ Responsible Business initiatives, the firm has been recognised as the ‘Most - [Marianne Cowie, Commercial Property Underwriter & Chair of Zurich Pride UK at Zurich](https://workific.org/marianne-cowie/) - Marianne Cowie is a commercial property underwriter at Zurich and Chair of Zurich Pride UK. Marianne has played a huge role in improving the visibility of Pride and educating her colleagues at Zurich, from executive members marching at London Pride to delivering training on inclusive language. Marianne is a visible lesbian role model both within - [Babu Maya, Network Lead for ENRICH at Allianz](https://workific.org/babu-maya/) - Babu Maya is a Technical Team Leader – Large Clients at Allianz, and Co-founder and Network Lead for the company's ENRICH (Race, International, Cultural, Heritage) network. Babu has worked with Allianz for over eight years, with the privilege of developing award-winning and high performing teams within the fraud area and now customer service. Diversity and - [Daniel Holt, Founding Chair of the Association of Disabled Lawyers](https://workific.org/daniel-holt/) - Daniel is the Founding Chair of the Association of Disabled Lawyers. He was a Disability Rights UK Trustee until 31st December 2019 when his term came to an end. He has engaged with the Bar Standards Board, Middle Temple and the Solicitors Regulatory Authority to help improve the experiences of disabled lawyers and students seeking - [Caroline Jepson, Vice President at CILEx](https://workific.org/caroline-jepson/) - Caroline qualified as a Fellow of CILEx in 2007. She began her legal career in a small firm of solicitors in Sheffield covering criminal law before moving to Irwin Mitchell where she initially conducted prison law and public law cases, before finding her niche in the field of claimant personal injury litigation. She spent many years - [Trevor Sterling, Partner at Moore Barlow](https://workific.org/trevor-sterling/) - Trevor is an Equity Partner at Moore Barlow with over 35 years’ experience. At Moore Barlow he established a dedicated and award-winning Major Trauma Service with a focus on rehabilitation. He sits on the firm’s Partnership Council and has a leading role in respect of Diversity and Inclusion. He has been involved in some of - [Owen Hussey, Co-Founder of Queer Lawyers of Tomorrow](https://workific.org/owen-hussey/) - Owen Hussey is a third-year Law and French Law (Maîtrise en Droit) student at the University of Exeter. He is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Queer Lawyers of Tomorrow. Owen also founded LGBTQ+ and Law at the University of Exeter. Both of these groups aim to assist LGBTQIA+ persons in their journey to the legal - [](https://workific.org/amanda-mckay/) - Amanda McKay is the Quality Director for the Major Projects business within Balfour Beatty, her main area of work is Nuclear and highly regulated projects. Amanda has worked in the construction and major projects sector for over 35 years, mainly with QHSE roles and corporate governance. She has experience in Nuclear, rail, renewables and oil - [Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News](https://workific.org/emma-waddingham/) - Emma Waddingham is the Editor & Founder of Legal News. She is a seasoned legal editor and journalist, and experienced marketing & events consultant, working almost exclusively with the UK legal sector. Legal News is the first free, independent source of news, analysis and valuable information on the business of law, events and careers for - [Jay Connolly, Global Chief Talent Officer at Dentons](https://workific.org/jay-connolly/) - Jay Connolly is the Global Chief Talent Officer for Dentons and responsible for delivering a leading people experience across the human resources, recruiting and learning/professionaldevelopment functions. He advises the firm's leaders and drives forward opportunities to enhance all aspects of talent management including recruitment, performance management, diversity, training and development, and compensation and benefits programs - [Lila Thompson, Chief Executive at British Water](https://workific.org/lila-thompson/) - Lila is responsible for British Water’s strategic direction. Lila was formerly responsible for the delivery of British Water’s international services leading scoping and business development visits to a wide range of markets including Saudi Arabia, Libya, Morocco, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, China and India to help companies grow their business overseas. Lila has more than 20 years - [Jackie Anyango, Senior Business Development Coordinator at Skanska UK](https://workific.org/jackie-anyango/) - Jackie Anyango has worked for Skanska for four years, with three of those as part of the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon Project. Jackie is currently a Senior Business Development Coordinator, and also leads Skanska's BAME+ Allies network. Alongside this, Jackie is studying towards a chartered management degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Jackie is passionate about - [Christina Houlgrave, Inclusion & Diversity Manager at Skanska UK](https://workific.org/christina-houlgrave/) - Christina Houlgrave is passionate about social value, flexible working, culture – and of course as Skanska UK’s lead, inclusion and diversity. Christina has 8 years’ experience working in construction in the UK, Sweden, Norway and the US, on many aspects of sustainability. She was one of just thirty people globally selected for Skanska's Leadership Development - [Chithra Marsh, Associate Director at Buttress](https://workific.org/chithra-marsh/) - Chithra Marsh is an architect and Associate Director at Manchester-based practice Buttress. With more than 20 years' post-qualification experience, Chithra has been involved in a diverse range of projects in both the private and public sectors including retail, residential, commercial, conservation and masterplanning. Over the course of her career, Chithra has advocated for inclusivity and diversity - [Mez Riezia, Business Adviser at OGUK](https://workific.org/mez-riezia/) - Mez Riezia has been with OGUK for almost a year, having graduated from an MSc in Energy Management at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Working within the Market Intelligence team, Mez provides data interrogation and analysis to accompany OGUK’s flagship reports. As a young professional in the industry, Mez is keen to ensure, with the support - [Catherine Cobb, Traffic Signals Design Engineer at Amey](https://workific.org/catherine-cobb/) - Cath is an engineer at Amey UK, as well as a disability ambassador for the company and a strong advocate for inclusion and diversity. Cath lost her left leg to bone cancer at the age of seven and came across many barriers when she first started work. Being not just a woman, but also a - [Marion Whitty, Head of Talent & Development at Countryside](https://workific.org/marion-whitty/) - Marion has been working in People Development for 23 years across a variety of sectors including, Finance, Motor, Police, Retail and Construction. She is a qualified executive coach and passionate about supporting people to be the best version of themselves. Marion is Head of Talent and Development at Countryside and is responsible for talent development, - [Myrtle Dawes, Solution Centre Director at The OGTC](https://workific.org/myrtle-dawes/) - Myrtle is a Chartered Chemical Engineer, with over 25 years’ experience in the energy sector. Myrtle has taken on an array of roles, from being an offshore engineer working for BP, designing offshore and onshore infrastructure in the UK and overseas, to driving digital transformation to improve customer experience.She was elected to the Institution of - [Celebrating women in engineering](https://workific.org/celebrating-women-in-engineering/) - International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) shines the spotlight on female engineers across the world, as well as acting as an important reminder that much more needs to be done in terms of recruitment and retention of women in the sector. There has been some fantastic content shared to mark the day, from companies sharing - [Kavaljeet Bhamra, Service Continuity Lead at BP](https://workific.org/kavaljeet-bhamra/) - Kavaljeet Singh Bhamra has been working in BP for the past 23 years. As well as his day job as a Service Continuity lead he is also the Co-Chair to BP’s Positively Ethnic Network (PEN), a business resource group whose goal is to help BP become the number 1 employer in the UK for race - [Dawn Moore, Group People Director at Murphy Group](https://workific.org/dawn-moore/) - Dawn joined J Murphy and Sons Ltd (Murphy) in January 2020 as Group Director of People, overseeing the People strategy and activities for all of Murphy operations across the UK, Ireland and Canada. Dawn has over 25 years of HR experience and prior to Murphy, held a number of senior HR roles in a - [Rebecca Lovelace, Founder and Chief Dot-joiner at Building People](https://workific.org/rebecca-lovelace/) - Rebecca is Founder and Chief Dot-joiner at Building People, a social enterprise that connects people to work, learning and support opportunities across the Built Environment. Rebecca has twenty years' experience in creating, connecting and enabling organisations, networks and partnerships across the Built Environment. Her focus is strategic employment and skills and her passion is ‘joining - [Teik Tan, Supply Chain Lead at Balfour Beatty](https://workific.org/teik-tan/) - Teik Tan co-chairs the Balfour Beatty Multicultural Affinity Network for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) employees and allies. He has led a number of events and coordinated training workshops to equip under-represented individuals with tools to challenge exclusionary behaviours. Teik has also delivered Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) webinars for several layers of the construction - [Mental health awareness during a pandemic](https://workific.org/mental-health-awareness-during-a-pandemic/) - This week is Mental Health Awareness Week – an annual awareness event that is surely more pertinent than ever this year. Much has been written and discussed about the impact of the pandemic on mental health around the world, with millions working from home, unable to see friends and family, having to isolate, potentially losing - [No ethnic minority representation on four in 10 UK boards](https://workific.org/no-ethnic-minority-representation-on-four-in-10-uk-boards/) - Management consultancy McKinsey & Company has found that nearly four in 10 UK organisations had no ethnic minority board representation between 2014 and 2019. Since 2014, McKinsey & Company has been tracking the performance of 1,039 companies across a number of countries, and reporting on how this correlates with gender and ethnic diversity at board level. - [Kieran Thompson, Head of Diversity, Talent & Inclusion at Cundall](https://workific.org/kieran-thompson/) - Kieran Thompson is Head of Diversity, Talent and Inclusion at global construction and sustainability consultancy Cundall. An increasingly prominent champion of diversity within the construction sector, earlier this year Kieran authored Cundall’s first D&I Strategy: Diversity Matters, detailing Cundall’s 5 year plan to become the most inclusive consultancy in the industry. Kieran is a Chartered member of the CIPD, and - [Marking International Diversity Day 2020](https://workific.org/marking-international-diversity-day-2020/) - Today (21 May) is International Diversity Day. We see this as an opportunity to acknowledge the various types of diversity; the organisations that have been making great strides in D&I; and the extensive progress that still needs to be made worldwide to create true parity. At Diversity Network, we are passionate about equality, diversity and - [Revealed: the top US companies for diversity](https://workific.org/revealed-the-top-us-companies-for-diversity/) - Diversity Inc. has released this year’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, with businesses in the pharma, professional services and hospitality industries featuring in the top five. The rankings are compiled annually, using survey data volunteered by the companies themselves. With more than 200 questions, the survey is designed to provide categorical, numerical and dichotomous responses that - [Intel calls for collective action on D&I](https://workific.org/intel-calls-for-collective-action-on-di/) - It has been acknowledged for some time that diversity and inclusion (D&I) is an issue in the tech sector, despite many leading companies pledging to make progress. Now, tech giant Intel has encouraged the industry to come together to address the sector’s shortcomings in this area. In its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Intel reflected on the - [Would you want to work from home forever?](https://workific.org/would-you-want-to-work-from-home-forever/) - This week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that the company’s employees will be able to work from home ‘forever’ if they wish. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Twitter, like many companies, has found that switching to a work-from-home model has been successful. Therefore, they have decided to offer this as a permanent option for their workforce. - [5 recommendations for improving your D&I efforts](https://workific.org/5-recommendations-for-improving-your-di-efforts/) - David Pedulla, associate professor of sociology at Stanford University, has shared five key insights that could help organizations to make progress in their diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts. In 2018, Pedulla and Harvard University professor Devah Pager brought together experts on bias, technology, discrimination, and organizational design. Instead of focusing on the problems, Pedulla and Pager asked the group - [Are your virtual meetings falling victim to bias?](https://workific.org/are-your-virtual-meetings-falling-victim-to-bias/) - Many of us have now been working from home for weeks, with no fixed date in sight for a return to the office. During this extraordinary time, video conferencing has become part of our daily lives, with services such as Zoom enabling us to stay in touch and collaborate with colleagues. While it’s great that - [Former McDonald’s chief people officer warns against dropping D&I during the pandemic](https://workific.org/former-mcdonalds-chief-people-officer-warns-against-dropping-di-during-the-pandemic/) - Prominent HR practitioner David Fairhurst has spoken to Personnel Today about the potential negative effects of organisations dropping D&I initiatives during the global health crisis. The former global chief people officer at McDonald’s says that deprioritising D&I could risk ‘re-marginalising’ disadvantaged workers and result in talent shortages in the near future. Fairhurst ‘believes young people, older workers and - [Google diversity report shows incremental progress](https://workific.org/google-diversity-report-shows-incremental-progress/) - Google has released its seventh diversity report, revealing modest gains in representation for women and people of colour, and a disproportionately white, Asian and male workforce, reports Forbes. The percentage of black hires in the U.S. grew from 4.8% in 2018 to 5.5% in 2019. However, Latinx employees saw a dip in hiring, from 6.8% - [Accelerator programmes aim to address lack of diversity among UK start-ups](https://workific.org/accelerator-programmes-aim-to-address-lack-of-diversity-among-uk-start-ups/) - The Conversation reports that while the UK business start-up scene is the fastest growing in Europe, it is far from diverse, and business accelerators are increasingly being set up to tackle this issue. Only a quarter of start-up businesses have a female member of their founding team, and it is estimated that just 5 per cent of - [Streaming services better at diversity than broadcasters, says UK actress](https://workific.org/streaming-services-better-at-diversity-than-broadcasters-says-uk-actress/) - Julie Graham, a Scottish actress known for her roles in TV shows such as Benidorm, says that streaming services are better at casting a diverse range of actors than traditional broadcasters. Talking to the PA news agency, Graham shared her view that society is better reflected in the programming of streaming services, such as Amazon, Netflix - [Is diversity digital enough?](https://workific.org/is-diversity-digital-enough/) - For professionals leading on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their organisations, day-to-day work often revolves around interacting in-person. Whether it is meetings with senior executives, collaboration with employee resource groups, interviews or networking, meeting people is a key part of a D&I specialist’s role. In the current climate, with social distancing and lockdowns in operation ## Pages - [Home](https://workific.org/) - Workific: Events, Interviews, Courses and Videos on Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, Wellbeing & Building Inclusive, Diverse Workplaces. - [2025 Inclusion Series: Penny Barsha](https://workific.org/2025-penny-barsha/) - Please find the webinar below. Happy watching! INCLUSION SERIES WEBINAR: Creating a culture that allows people to perform at their best Join us as we interview Penny Barsha on how to create a culture where people recognise that they actually ‘matter’ within their organisations.Discover how Linklaters are fostering volunteering involvement in social impact projects, and - [Events](https://workific.org/events/) - Upcoming Events Become a member TODAY Upcoming event: WEBINAR INCLUSION SERIES WEBINAR: Reflecting on a career in championing inclusion at work Join veteran DEI champion and Workific advisory board member Simon Langley, formerly Director of Diversity & Inclusion at British International Investment, as he reflects on his long career in diversity, equity and inclusion. Discover his - [2026 Inclusion Series: Simon Langley](https://workific.org/2026-simon-langley/) - The webinar will appear below. 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Please join in with the Live Chat: INCLUSION SERIES WEBINAR: Why workplace cultural change matters now more than ever Join Lily Carlyon, Head of Strategy and Performance at Mahlab in New Zealand, as she discusses how strategies around communicating workplace cultural change are altering and adapting in order to resonate - [Apply DEI Workshop](https://workific.org/applydeiworkshop/) - MENTIONED AND QUOTED ON build An Inclusive Work Culture With Lasting Results: A 4-step online workshop for HR leaders and people professionals to achieve an inclusive workplace culture in these times, with a detailed, practical plan to achieve measurable results. You really want to change the culture of your organisation... But in this these tricky - [About](https://workific.org/about/) - About Workific Workific is an on-tap, global community of changemakers, here to help you build happier teams and create the right spaces and resources for all employees to thrive at work. 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Welcome - [The Inclusive Manager Toolkit - supported](https://workific.org/register/inclusive-manager-toolkit-supported/) - If you believe in inclusive culture but are wondering how best to express this in the current business environment, this exclusive 5-session workshop will help you get clear on a new strategy for achieving an inclusive culture within your organisation, navigate pushback and help you to create an effective, personalised blueprint for ongoing success. Welcome - [The Inclusive Manager Toolkit - guided](https://workific.org/register/inclusive-manager-toolkit-guided/) - If you believe in inclusive culture but are wondering how best to express this in the current business environment, this exclusive 5-session workshop will help you get clear on a new strategy for achieving an inclusive culture within your organisation, navigate pushback and help you to create an effective, personalised blueprint for ongoing success. Welcome - [Full Membership](https://workific.org/register/full-membership/) - Full Membership Full Membership entitles you to access all free areas of the Diversity Network portal, plus full, ongoing access to the online INCLUSION Festival and Diversity Network's other events, the extensive Inclusion Video Library, and many more resources. This membership renews every 12 months. - [Inclusion Festival 2025 Full Event Pass](https://workific.org/register/inclusion-full-pass-copy/) - Inclusion Festival 2025 Full Event Pass This pass entitles you to access all content from the Inclusion Festival, June 2025, on demand until the end of September 2025. Featuring DEI-themed expert panel discussions, case studies and interviews, subtitles and downloadable transcripts for every session. - [Discounted Full Membership](https://workific.org/register/membership-special-offer/) - Full Membership Full access to the Workific members' portal, plus full, ongoing access to the INCLUSION Festivals and Diversity Network's other events, both live and on demand, ability to attend all LiveMeet networking events throughout the year, access to Workific's extensive on-demand Video Library of 425+ DEI-themed videos, and many more resources. This membership renews - [Neurodiversity Summit Pass](https://workific.org/register/neurodiversity-summit-pass/) - Neurodiversity Summit Pass The Neurodiversity Summit Pass entitles you to access the Neurodiversity Summit 2025, both live and on demand for 3 months afterwards. - [DEI Changemakers Summit Pass](https://workific.org/register/dei-changemakers-summit/) - DEI Changemakers Summit Pass The DEI Changemakers Summit Pass entitles you to full access to the DEI Changemakers Summit 2024 on 3-4 December 2024, both live on the day and for three months afterwards. - [Disability Summit & Accessibility Pass](https://workific.org/register/dia_pass/) - Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Summit Pass The Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Summit Pass entitles you to full access of the Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Summit 2024 both live on the day, and for three months afterwards on demand. - [Learning Summit Pass](https://workific.org/register/learning-summit/) - Learning Summit Pass The Learning Summit Pass entitles you to access all free areas of the Diversity Network portal, plus full, ongoing access to the Learning Summit 2024. - [Monthly Membership](https://workific.org/register/monthly-membership/) - Monthly Membership Monthly Membership entitles you to access all free areas of the Diversity Network portal, plus full, ongoing access to the online INCLUSION Festival and Diversity Network's other events, the extensive DEI Video Library, and many more resources. 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This membership renews every 12 months. ## Courses - [The Inclusive Manager Toolkit](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/) - If you believe in inclusive culture but are wondering how best to express this in the current business environment, this 5-session workshop will help you get clear on a new strategy for achieving a welcoming, inclusive culture built on support, kindness and trust, with an effective, personalised blueprint for ongoing success.Welcome to the Inclusive Manager - [Neurodiversity Briefing Notes](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/) - Neurodiversity Briefing Notes This exclusive briefing will help you understand neurodiversity, how it presents at work, and how you can support neurodiverse individuals in your workplace. This information tool is for you if you are interested in finding out: What neurodiversity means Why it is important that members of the neurodiverse community are included in - [Apply DEI Self-Paced Workshop](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/) - Diversity Network's Apply DEI Self-Paced Workshop This exclusive 4-session workshop will help you get clear on your strategy for DEI implementation and enable you to create an effective, personalised blueprint for success. Here’s the truth: If you want to implement DEI successfully, you need to identify where your gaps are.... It doesn’t matter how brilliant ## Lessons - [Video: Protect your wellbeing](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/video-protect-your-wellbeing/) - You are doing incredibly important work, so it is crucial that you make sure that you are fully supported, and that you don't take on too much and accidentally burn out. Here are some strategies to keep yourself safe. You are never alone.And if at any point, you feel that it is all too much, - [Video: How to measure inclusive culture progress](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/video-how-to-measure-progress/) - In order to measure progress on an inclusive culture front, you need to track people's experiences, their behaviours, their culture, levels of diversity and outcomes. Here are some practical ways that, having established how inclusive your organisation is, and where the gaps currently are, you can now facilitate change and confidently measure and report your - [Video: Welcome and Introduction](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/welcome-introduction/) - How do we continue to advance an inclusive culture in our organisations in the current era? What are the best ways to manage DEI on a budget, or as a side-of-desk role? Understand the opportunities open to all those in people management roles in the world right now, and how you can communicate traditional DEI - [Video: Easy wins to facilitate change](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/video-easy-wins-to-facilitate-change/) - In this video, we will run through easy ways that you can amplify inclusive culture and help to support all staff, without provoking spiky pushback. - [Video: Getting down to action - how to build trust and support](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/video-getting-down-to-action-how-to-build-trust/) - Here are some practical ways that you can foster trust, win new supporters and move forward together. Next Steps: Following this video, please take the time to fill out sections 3-6 of the Business Case Builder that you received in Session One. - [Video: Responding to the current landscape and amplifying inclusive culture](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/responding-to-the-current-landscape-of-dei-and-amplifying-inclusive-culture/) - In these times, political, economic and social factors mean that inclusive initiatives are not necessarily being perceived or implemented as originally intended, so we need to find new ways to communicate the positive messages around inclusive culture to leaders and everyone within our organizations, whilst avoiding pushback. Here is a refresher on what inclusion really - [Next step: Watch this panel discussion on how get inclusive culture right today](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-watch-this-globalisation-of-dei-panel-discussion/) - This panel discussion was broadcast as part of Workific's Changemakers Summit in December 2024. The general advice given about how to further inclusive culture and form crucial local partnerships to help you in your goals, regardless of the laws and politics around us, is very insightful and will hopefully be helpful to you now too. - [Adopt this In-Meeting Inclusion Tool](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/download-this-in-meeting-inclusion-tool/) - Here is a useful guide for helping you to ensure that all meetings are as inclusive as possible. Consider distributing this to your staff to encourage best practice. In-Meeting Inclusion ToolDownload - [Complete this reflective worksheet: Bias Interruptor Tool](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/reflection-bias-interruptor-tool/) - Here is a very useful Bias Interruptor Tool to help you to ensure good practices when hiring and recruiting, conducting performance reviews, running meetings and engaging with people day to day. Fill out this document to reflect on your organisation's current practices and what could be improved upon. Bias Interruptor ToolDownload - [Complete the DEI Wins Tracker document](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/complete-the-dei-wins-tracker-document/) - This is an incredibly useful document which you can use on an ongoing basis. Note down your priorities for change and you'll be able to keep track of how you are faring as time goes by. DEI Wins TrackerDownload - [Systematically measure your progress using this Activity Checklist](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-start-to-complete-the-activity-checklist/) - Here is a useful Activity Checklist which you can use to track your progress over the coming months. It may be that the next steps are self-explanatory for you, but if you need assistance with any elements, get straight in touch with us so that we can help you. NB. We offer bespoke assistance to - [Fill out Sections 4 to 6 of the Business Case Builder document](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-fill-out-sections-4-6-of-the-business-case-builder-document/) - Hopefully you have already downloaded the Business Case Builder from Session One, but just in case you need to download the document afresh, here it is for you: DEI Business Case BuilderDownload - [Complete the Team Culture Scan document](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-complete-the-team-culture-scan-document/) - Here is a practial way that you can measure your team's culture. By filling in the grid, and giving each line item a score from 1 (not great) to 5 (excellent), try scoring the culture of your existing organisation and you can use these results to keep a track of your future progress by repeating - [Fill out the Influence Mapping Tool](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-fill-out-the-influence-mapping-tool-and-produce-a-useful-relationship-map/) - Here is a really useful document that will help you to identify helpful supporters, as well as any detractors, in your environment. You can use this document to identify your allies and any current potential blockers, and think strategically about how you can best convince them, using data and other resources, regarding what you want - [Fill out the Define Your Role Worksheet](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-fill-out-the-define-your-role-worksheet/) - Please fill out this worksheet to help you to get clear on your own role in relation to your organization and how you can best achieve your goals. You can fill this in gradually as you go through the workshop and it will help you get clear in your mind the priorities that you want - [Fill out Sections 1 to 3 of the Business Case Builder](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-fill-out-sections-1-to-3-of-the-business-case-builder/) - Fill in this form gradually as you complete the Apply DEI workshop to create a solid business case for your setting. Today, please download and fill out the first three sections of the document: The summary of what you want to achieve, and the main things you want to make change with; the current state - [To complete: Fill out the Inclusive Culture Self-Assessment checklist document](https://workific.org/courses/inclusive-manager-toolkit/lessons/homework-fill-out-the-self-assessment-checklist-document/) - If you really want to make progress, you need to know exactly where you are at! Please complete this self-assessment checklist to track you organisation's current areas of strength and areas that need to be improved. It's very easy to fill out the document. Against each line item, select a score of 1 (not good) - [Homework: Fill out sections 7-20 of the Business Case Builder](https://workific.org/lessons/homework-fill-out-sections-7-20-of-the-business-case-builder/) - Now that you have determined what you most need to focus on going forward, and what needs to be measured, complete the rest of the Business Case Builder. You will likely have downloaded this document already in Session One, but if you need to download it afresh, here it is again for you: DEI Business - [Neurodiversity videos](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/related-videos/) - Click here to access Diversity Network's Neurodiversity video collection - [How to help champion neurodiverse inclusion](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/how-to-help-champion-neurodiverse-inclusion/) - Does your company culture encourage disclosure? If not, begin to change this by investigating whether members of senior management will talk about their experience with neurodiversity. When welcoming someone into company, make sure they are aware of your neurodiversity policy. Be mindful that your company’s website and other communication materials are as easy to read - [How to get the conversation started about neurodiversity in your workplace](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/how-to-get-the-conversation-started-about-neurodiversity-in-your-workplace/) - Consider giving a talk about neurodiversity from what you have learnt today. So many colleagues are likely to be affected by it, you may be surprised how many people are interested to learn more about the subject - especially dyscalculia as definitions and diagnoses of it are being developed all the time. You could offer - [Neurodiversity Case Study example](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/neurodiversity-case-study-example/) - From what you have learned so far, think about how you would handle this situation at work. How could you help Sarah? Sarah is an accountant with dyslexia and visual stress. She works very well with tasks such as relating to clients, audits, carrying out presentations and bringing creative ideas to her work. But her - [Reasonable adjustments you can make for neurodiverse colleagues](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/reasonable-adjustments-you-can-make-for-neurodiverse-colleagues/) - Here are our top recommendations for reasonable adjustments you can make at work to help neurodiverse individuals to feel comfortable and confident about being open about their condition and giving them the support they need to be fully productive at work: Provide a private, quiet workspace that will make it easier to concentrate on difficult - [What sort of challenges do neurodiverse colleagues face in their jobs?](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/what-sort-of-challenges-do-neurodiverse-colleagues-face-in-their-jobs/) - Here are just a few of the difficulties that nueordiverse individuals may face at work, which colleagues, managers and employers need to be aware of: Not being able to concentrate in open-plan offices Finding it difficult to remember what is said during meetings Feeling overwhelmed with large chunks of text in an email Difficulty composing - [Why it is important that neurodiversity is recognized in the workplace?](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/why-it-is-important-that-neurodiversity-is-recognized-in-the-workplace/) - As many as 2.9 million workers across the UK alone have dyslexia, so wherever you are located in the world, it is likely your workplace will be neurodiverse, estimates the British Dyslexia Association. Being well-informed about neurodiversity can help organisations move forward from focusing on impairments to appreciating everyone’s different abilities. For example, someone with - [Defining neurodiversity](https://workific.org/courses/intro-to-neurodiversity/lessons/defining-neurodiversity/) - Since the Equality Act of 2010, there has been a significant increase in the level of understanding of dyslexia, including the realisation that it isn’t confined to literacy problems but can affect short-term memory, information processing, spatial skills, motor skills and perceptual skills. Neurodiversity is a relatively new term, which respects the diversity of human - [Session One Introduction: Get clear on the full landscape of DEI](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/17203/) - One of the biggest mistakes people make is to move straight into delivering a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program without having understood the full remit of the diversity, equity and inclusion landscape today, and without actually knowing what they are doing. In Session One, we'll make a plan!We’re going to get crystal clear on the - [Session Two Introduction: Define your processes and set measurable goals](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/define-your-processes-and-set-measurable-goals/) - Welcome to Session Two: Define your processes and set measurable goals Many people struggle to acknowledge deep-rooted issues before they launch a plan. This leads to them setting goals which are too unrealistic, and project ends up burning out before change has been succesfully delivered. In Session Two, we'll get your processes straight. We’ll be - [Session Three Introduction: Promote your plan and get results](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/promote-your-plan-and-get-results/) - Welcome to Session Three: Promote your plan and get results Whether you are a consultant or working in-house, it's hard to get the attention and respect of the big bosses and get hold of the budgets you need to make change happen. You need to promote your DEI plan far and wide to get results, - [Session Four Introduction: Your roadmap for the next 90 days](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/your-roadmap-for-the-next-90-days/) - Welcome to Session Four Introduction: Your roadmap for the next 90 days Many people's DEI plans fail because they don't have a roadmap or a proper plan of action, and they don't know how to measure a DEI campaign's success. so in our final session of this course, we're going to work on measurement. We'll - [Session One Video (1 hour)](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/ge/) - Welcome to Session One: Get Clear on the Full Landscape of DEI. Join us as we get clear on the full landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion, and what values you need to keep in mind as you structure your DEI program to create real, lasting results. - [Session One Homework: Fill in the DEI Self Assessment Tool](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-one-homework/) - Here is Diversity Network's Self Assessment Tool which we would really like you to fill in before we meet again in Session Two. This will help to give you an idea about how your own organisation, or one that you are currently serving, is faring, to be able to work out where any current DEI - [Session Two Video (1 hour)](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-two-video-1-hour/) - Hello everyone! Welcome to Session Two of the Apply DEI Workshop, on the topic of defining your processes and setting measurable DEI goals. - [Session Two Homework: Reflection Worksheets and the DEI Blueprint document](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-two-homework-reflection-worksheets/) - How to fill in the DEI Blueprint document Download the Reflection Worksheets As mentioned during Session Two, please find below some useful Reflection Worksheets for you to download and use, as well as the overarching DEI Blueprint document to help you chart your progress in Applying DEI. Reflection Worksheet - Addressing BiasesDownload Reflection Worksheet - - [Session Three Video (45 mins)](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-three-video-1-hour/) - Welcome to the Apply DEI Workshop Session Three! This session is intended to help you raise your confidence, use your voice, and become the DEI ambassador you were born to be! In this session, we guide you through how to promote your plan and make change happen - the most important aspect of any DEI - [Session Three Homework: Letter to the Board For Funding](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-three-homework-letter-to-the-board-for-funding/) - Further to the Session Three video training, here is a handy 'Letter to the board for funding' document which you can take inspiration from, if you are in the tricky position of needing to find a way to obtain greater financial and actual support from the 'powers that be'. - [Session Four Video (40 mins)](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-four-video/) - Welcome to Session Four of the Apply DEI Workshop - how to get results that stand the text of time.Today we are covering that extremely important word: Measurement! We will be looking at tactics to measure your DEI impact over time. We also walk through the 3-month Apply DEI Accelerator programme, giving you the opportunity - [Session Four Homework: DEI Metrics: What to Track](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/session-four-homework-dei-metrics-what-to-track/) - DEI Metrics - What to TrackDownload DEI Blueprint PlannerDownload - [Mindset Masterclass Introduction: How to get the most out of your workforce](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/mindset-masterclass-introduction/) - Welcome to the final session of the course: A Mindset Masterclass on how to get the most out of your workforce. Thank you very much for joining the Apply DEI Workshop! To recap, over the past few days, we've looked at: how DEI breaks downhow to get your processes right how to sell your ideas - [Masterclass Video (30 mins)](https://workific.org/courses/apply-dei-self-paced-workshop/lessons/masterclass-video/) - Please enjoy this bonus Mindset Masterclass on 'How to Get the Most Out of Your Workforce' with Diversity Network's very own Beverley Akufo-Addo. ## Teams - [Simon Langley](https://workific.org/our-team/nyamusi-lee-copy/) - [Dr Antonia Sudkaemper](https://workific.org/our-team/saimul-islam-copy-9/) - Organisational psychologist - Culture, Engagement, Leadership - [Elisabeth Galvin](https://workific.org/our-team/saimul-islam/) - Diversity Network's Lead Researcher and Content Editor - [Georgina Wilczek](https://workific.org/our-team/saimul-islam-copy/) - Diversity Network Founder and Director and Event Host - [Andreena Leeanne](https://workific.org/our-team/saimul-islam-copy-3/) - Race and LGBTQ+ expert and professional ERG advisor - [Yahye Siyad](https://workific.org/our-team/saimul-islam-copy-2/) - Accessibility champion, Disability Inclusion expert and life-coaching mentor - [Kyle Bergum](https://workific.org/our-team/saimul-islam-copy-4/) - Disability Inclusion expert and Accessible Technology specialist - [Pinky Lilani CBE DL](https://workific.org/our-team/dr-florian-koemm-copy/) - [Dr Florian Koemm](https://workific.org/our-team/dr-florian-koemm/) - [Shailaja Sharma](https://workific.org/our-team/shailaja-sharma/) - [Susan Scott-Parker](https://workific.org/our-team/susan-scott-parker/) - [Nyamusi Lee](https://workific.org/our-team/nyamusi-lee/) ## DEI Library Video - [Women at work: Wins, challenges and the road ahead](https://workific.org/dei-library/women-at-work-wins-challenges-and-the-road-ahead/) - [Looking to the future: Fathers at work - The Dad Shift](https://workific.org/dei-library/looking-to-the-future-fathers-at-work-the-dad-shift/) - [Panel discussion: What’s next for cultural workplace change?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-whats-next-for-cultural-workplace-change/) - [Case study: Transforming disability inclusion in Hong Kong](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-transforming-disability-inclusion-in-hong-kong/) - [Fireside chat: Navigating inclusion: Centralised or regional DEI strategies for global success](https://workific.org/dei-library/fireside-chat-navigating-inclusion-centralised-or-regional-dei-strategies-for-global-success/) - [Cultivating an effective new style of leadership - Tina Marron-Partidge (PwC)](https://workific.org/dei-library/cultivating-an-effective-new-style-of-leadership-tina-marron-partidge-pwc/) - [Achieving wellbeing within the legal sector](https://workific.org/dei-library/achieving-wellbeing-within-the-legal-sector/) - [The professionalism of cultural change management](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-professionalism-of-cultural-change-management/) - [Panel Discussion: The Globalisation of DEI](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-the-globalisation-of-dei/) - [Storytelling as a powerful L&D tool](https://workific.org/dei-library/storytelling-as-a-powerful-ld-tool/) - [Keynote panel: 2024 round-up and future of work in 2025](https://workific.org/dei-library/keynote-panel-2024-round-up-and-future-of-work-in-2025/) - [Panel: Furthering Disability Inclusion in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-furthering-disability-inclusion-in-the-workplace/) - [Case study: Building and sustaining your neuro-inclusion programme](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-building-and-sustaining-your-neuro-inclusion-programme/) - [Birkbeck, University of London’s latest findings about neurodiversity](https://workific.org/dei-library/birkbeck-university-of-londons-latest-findings-about-neurodiversity/) - [Panel: Leading the way for neurodiversity in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-leading-the-way-for-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/) - [50 Million Voices project](https://workific.org/dei-library/50-million-voices-project/) - [Keynote: Life is a game, is it not?](https://workific.org/dei-library/keynote-life-is-a-game-is-it-not/) - [Designing a successful disability strategy ](https://workific.org/dei-library/designing-a-successful-disability-strategy/) - [Panel: Developing an effective disability talent pipeline](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-developing-an-effective-disability-talent-pipeline/) - [Mentoring and sponsorship for inclusion success](https://workific.org/dei-library/mentoring-and-sponsorship-for-inclusion-success/) - [Accessible technology for the workplace - Karen Blake](https://workific.org/dei-library/accessible-technology-for-the-workplace-karen-blake/) - [Disability bias, discrimination and HR technology](https://workific.org/dei-library/disability-bias-discrimination-and-hr-technology/) - [Setting a global strategy for Disability Equality](https://workific.org/dei-library/setting-a-global-strategy-for-disability-equality/) - [Panel: Effective strategies for cultural workplace learning and development](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-effective-strategies-for-cultural-workplace-learning-and-development/) - [Why advancing women in the workplace must involve men as advocates](https://workific.org/dei-library/why-advancing-women-in-the-workplace-must-involve-men-as-advocates/) - [Bias in generative AI learning and development](https://workific.org/dei-library/bias-in-generative-ai-learning-and-development/) - [Panel Discussion: Personalisation and blended learning](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-personalisation-and-blended-learning/) - [Successfully introducing a DEI learning program into a large-scale organisation (Old Dominion University)](https://workific.org/dei-library/successfully-introducing-a-dei-learning-program-into-a-large-scale-organisation-old-dominion-university/) - [Case study: The future of L&D in our sector - Geoff Morey](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-the-future-of-ld-in-our-sector-geoff-morey/) - [Case Study: Setting up a successful Learning & Development Program - QBCC](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-setting-up-a-successful-learning-development-program-qbcc/) - [Panel Discussion: Investing in training](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-investing-in-training/) - [How the role of L&D in influencing cultural workplace change - Dr Melissa Gomes](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-the-role-of-ld-in-influencing-cultural-workplace-change-dr-melissa-gomes/) - [How can L&D help inclusive leaders leverage their diverse teams?](https://workific.org/dei-library/taking-an-intersectional-approach-to-diversity-and-inclusion-in-australia-copy/) - [Panel: Should middle managers be responsible for embedding cultural workplace training?](https://workific.org/dei-library/taking-an-intersectional-approach-to-diversity-and-inclusion-in-australia-copy-copy/) - [Taking an intersectional approach to diversity and inclusion in Australia](https://workific.org/dei-library/taking-an-intersectional-approach-to-diversity-and-inclusion-in-australia/) - [Advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion in professional cricket](https://workific.org/dei-library/advancing-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-professional-cricket/) - [Panel Discussion: Towards a four-day work week](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-towards-a-four-day-work-week/) - [How to set up an effective Employee Resource Group (ERG)](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-set-up-an-effective-employee-resource-group-erg/) - [Panel Discussion: Faith inclusion in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-faith-inclusion-in-the-workplace/) - [Case Study: Advancing professional DEI learning and development](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-advancing-professional-dei-learning-and-development/) - [Panel Discussion: Empowering middle managers to become DEI leaders themselves](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-empowering-middle-managers-to-become-dei-leaders-themselves/) - [Workshop: Celebrating neurodiversity at work and making meaningful change](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-celebrating-neurodiversity-at-work-and-making-meaningful-change/) - [Fireside Chat: Navigating the war on talent: retention, reskilling, and digital opportunities](https://workific.org/dei-library/fireside-chat-navigating-the-war-on-talent-retention-reskilling-and-digital-opportunities/) - [How to ensure senior leadership buy-in for effective cultural change - Ubisoft ](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-ensure-senior-leadership-buy-in-for-effective-cultural-change/) - [Panel Discussion: Top tips for DEI on a budget](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-top-tips-for-dei-on-a-budget/) - [Panel Discussion: Expectations for the future of work with DEI at the centre](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-expectations-for-the-future-of-work-with-dei-at-the-centre/) - [Women at Work – A Global Outlook: 2024 findings - EY](https://workific.org/dei-library/women-at-work-a-global-outlook-2024-findings-ey/) - [Keynote interview: How to successfully implement your DEI strategy](https://workific.org/dei-library/keynote-interview-how-to-successfully-implement-your-dei-strategy/) - [Case Study: Successful accessibility initiatives for staff at Sky](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-successful-accessibility-initiatives-for-staff-at-sky/) - [Panel Discussion: Fostering disability-inclusive leadership](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-fostering-disability-inclusive-leadership/) - [Panel Discussion: Why inclusion is essential for accessibility](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-why-inclusion-is-essential-for-accessibility/) - [Artificial intelligence meets DEI: How can we ensure that AI is used responsibly?](https://workific.org/dei-library/artificial-intelligence-meets-dei-how-can-we-ensure-that-ai-is-used-responsibly/) - [Interview: The Paris Paralympics: The world’s greatest showcase for disabled talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/interview-the-paris-paralympics-the-worlds-greatest-showcase-for-disabled-talent/) - [Panel Discussion: Measuring disability inclusion effectively](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-measuring-disability-inclusion-effectively/) - [Panel Discussion: Allyship: Why Inclusion means including everyone ](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-allyship-why-inclusion-means-including-everyone/) - [Case study: Building a company-wide inclusive culture at Walmart](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-building-a-company-wide-inclusive-culture-at-walmart/) - [Disability inclusion and allyship - Stephen Framil](https://workific.org/dei-library/disability-inclusion-and-allyship-stephen-framil/) - [Why an evidence-led approach to inclusion is more crucial than ever](https://workific.org/dei-library/why-an-evidence-led-approach-to-inclusion-is-more-crucial-than-ever/) - [Panel Discussion: Employing veteran talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-employing-veteran-talent/) - [Case Study: Advocating employing refugee workers](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-advocating-employing-refugee-workers/) - [Debunking myths and disrupting inequalities around socio-economic diversity](https://workific.org/dei-library/debunking-myths-and-disrupting-inequalities-around-socio-economic-diversity/) - [Panel Discussion: Unlocking the power of multigenerational teams for enhanced productivity](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-unlocking-the-power-of-multigenerational-teams-for-enhanced-productivity/) - [Case study: Establishing an effective young careers programme - Allstate](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-establishing-an-effective-young-careers-programme-allstate/) - [Evolving company culture to meet the expectations of millennials and future generations](https://workific.org/dei-library/evolving-company-culture-to-meet-the-expectations-of-millennials-and-future-generations/) - [Addressing ageism in the workplace through internships](https://workific.org/dei-library/addressing-ageism-in-the-workplace-through-internships/) - [In Conversation: Elevating recruitment standards](https://workific.org/dei-library/in-conversation-elevating-recruitment-standards/) - [Fostering empathy and allyship - Nazma Khan, Founder, World Hijab Day](https://workific.org/dei-library/fostering-empathy-and-allyship-nurturing-connections-for-dei/) - [Panel Discussion: How to recruit and build inclusive teams ](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-how-to-recruit-and-build-inclusive-teams/) - [Confidence Workshop](https://workific.org/dei-library/confidence-workshop/) - [Supporting employees going through fertility treatment](https://workific.org/dei-library/supporting-employees-going-through-fertility-treatment/) - [Panel Discussion: Menopause update](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-menopause-update/) - [Tackling burnout](https://workific.org/dei-library/tackling-burnout/) - [Strategies for employee resilience](https://workific.org/dei-library/qa-strategies-for-employee-resilience/) - [Case Study: Devising a successful employee cancer programme](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-devising-a-successful-employee-cancer-programme/) - [Panel Discussion: Recognition and reward](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-recognition-and-reward/) - [Protecting men’s health at work - Richard Martin](https://workific.org/dei-library/protecting-mens-health-at-work-richard-martin/) - [Tackling loneliness at work - Ruth Pott](https://workific.org/dei-library/tackling-loneliness-at-work-ruth-pott/) - [Protecting women’s health at work](https://workific.org/dei-library/protecting-womens-health-at-work/) - [Panel Discussion: A holistic approach to DEI](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-a-holistic-approach-to-dei/) - [Protecting employee mental health and wellbeing and enhancing psychological safety at work](https://workific.org/dei-library/protecting-employee-mental-health-and-wellbeing-and-enhancing-psychological-safety-at-work/) - [Dealing with difficult DEI Conversations](https://workific.org/dei-library/dealing-with-difficult-dei-conversations/) - [Panel Discussion: Enabling LGBTQ+ individuals to thrive](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-enabling-lgbtq-individuals-to-thrive/) - [Panel Discussion: Supporting racial minorities](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-supporting-racial-minorities/) - [Examining the ethnic pay gap](https://workific.org/dei-library/examining-the-ethnic-pay-gap/) - [Panel Discussion: How to increase social mobility and why it doesn’t just stop at the door](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-how-to-increase-social-mobility-and-why-it-doesnt-just-stop-at-the-door/) - [Panel Discussion: Women in leadership: Next steps](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-women-in-leadership-next-steps/) - [The role of leaders to advance DEI - Shell](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-role-of-leaders-to-advance-dei-shell/) - [Panel Discussion: Communicating the value of DEI to ensure maximum influence](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-communicating-the-value-of-dei-to-ensure-maximum-influence/) - [Latest thinking on inclusive leadership - Eric Way](https://workific.org/dei-library/latest-thinking-on-inclusive-leadership-eric-way/) - [Panel discussion: Overcoming DEI pushbacks](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-overcoming-dei-pushbacks/) - [Leading with compassion and kindness](https://workific.org/dei-library/leading-with-compassion-and-kindness/) - [Fireside chat: The hidden DEI issue: Infertility in the workplace - Fertility Network UK](https://workific.org/dei-library/fireside-chat-the-hidden-dei-issue-infertility-in-the-workplace/) - [Tackling Infertility in the workplace - with Fiona Skinner](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-hidden-dei-issue-infertility-in-the-workplace/) - [Panel: Making employee wellbeing top priority](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-keeping-employee-wellbeing-at-the-top-of-the-agenda/) - [Leveraging the power of difference - Simon Fanshawe OBE](https://workific.org/dei-library/leveraging-the-power-of-difference/) - [Case Study: DEI and sustainability at Virgin Media 02](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-dei-and-sustainability-at-virgin-media-02/) - [Influencing change: Where should DEI leaders sit in your organisation for maximum effect?](https://workific.org/dei-library/influencing-change-where-should-dei-leaders-sit-in-your-organisation-for-maximum-effect/) - [Belonging belongs to everyone - Caroline Casey, Valuable 500](https://workific.org/dei-library/belonging-belongs-to-everyone/) - [Case study: Utilising technology to create successfully inclusive and accessible environments](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-utilising-technology-to-create-successfully-inclusive-and-accessible-environments/) - [Becoming a DEI changemaker](https://workific.org/dei-library/becoming-a-dei-changemaker-how-to-exert-influence-to-create-a-healthier-company-culture/) - [How does DEIB fit into ESG?](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-does-deib-fit-into-esg/) - [Supporting trans colleagues and overcoming stigma at work](https://workific.org/dei-library/supporting-trans-colleagues-and-overcoming-stigma-at-work/) - [Recruiting with equanimity and maximising social mobility](https://workific.org/dei-library/recruiting-with-equanimity-and-maximising-social-mobility/) - [How to exert influence to create a healthier company culture - Asif Sadiq MBE](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-exert-influence-to-create-a-healthier-company-culture-asif-sadiq-mbe/) - [Measurement and metrics: A new approach for disability - Valuable 500](https://workific.org/dei-library/measurement-and-metrics-a-new-approach-for-disability-valuable-500/) - [Case study: Assessing the gender pay gap, and why it is critical to be intersectional in approach - Metro Bank](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-assessing-the-gender-pay-gap-and-why-it-is-critical-to-be-intersectional-in-approach-metro-bank/) - [Disability inclusion and accessibility: Setting the standards for success](https://workific.org/dei-library/disability-inclusion-and-accessibility-setting-the-standards-for-success/) - [Neurodiversity Summit - April 2024](https://workific.org/dei-library/neurodiversity-summit-april-2024/) - [Panel: Advancing awareness of neurodiversity and support for all](https://workific.org/dei-library/neurodiversity/) - [Improving employee wellness and wellbeing, belonging and inclusion](https://workific.org/dei-library/improving-employee-wellness-and-wellbeing-belonging-and-inclusion/) - [Defining a digital-first DEIB strategy for a digital workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/defining-a-digital-first-deib-strategy-for-a-digital-workforce/) - [Improving the diversity of supply chain partners and championing minority-owned businesses](https://workific.org/dei-library/improving-the-diversity-of-supply-chain-partners-and-championing-minority-owned-businesses/) - [How to attract a wider talent pool and improve your demographics](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-attract-a-wider-talent-pool-and-improve-your-demographics/) - [DEI reporting and pay transparency](https://workific.org/dei-library/dei-reporting-and-pay-transparency/) - [Industry analysis: Weight stigma in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/industry-analysis-weight-stigma-in-the-workplace/) - [DEI Changemaker Q&A: Seren Jones](https://workific.org/dei-library/dei-changemaker-qa-seren-jones/) - [AI and the power of digitalization to improve diversity](https://workific.org/dei-library/ai-and-the-power-of-digitalization-to-improve-diversity/) - [British International Investment Case Study: Supporting and funding diverse-led businesses](https://workific.org/dei-library/british-international-investment-case-study-supporting-and-funding-diverse-led-businesses/) - [What’s next for DEI? with Rashmi Verma, Hugo Boss](https://workific.org/dei-library/whats-next-for-dei-with-rashmi-verma-hugo-boss/) - [Wellbeing Workshop: Self-care is not selfish](https://workific.org/dei-library/wellbeing-workshop-self-care-is-not-selfish/) - [Leveraging the power of difference - Bron Williams](https://workific.org/dei-library/leveraging-the-power-of-difference-bron-williams/) - [Tackling social mobility and supporting those from disadvantaged backgrounds in work](https://workific.org/dei-library/tackling-social-mobility-and-supporting-those-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-in-work/) - [Panel: Fostering greater LGBTQ+ allyship at work](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-fostering-greater-lgbtq-allyship-at-work/) - [Being blind at work: Lessons on disability inclusion and accessibility](https://workific.org/dei-library/being-blind-at-work-lessons-on-disability-inclusion-and-accessibility/) - [The menopause in the workplace: What you need to know](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-menopause-in-the-workplace-what-you-need-to-know/) - [Developing a neuro-inclusive D&I strategy for the global workforce - Microsoft](https://workific.org/dei-library/developing-a-neuro-inclusive-di-strategy-for-the-global-workforce-microsoft/) - [Panel: Why neurodivergent employees can be a huge advantage](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-why-neurodivergent-employees-can-be-a-huge-advantage/) - [Panel: How to accelerate DEI success](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-to-accelerate-dei-success/) - [Panel: Improving transparency and clear communications](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-improving-transparency-and-clear-communications/) - [Panel: Pursuing a diverse workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-pursuing-a-diverse-workforce/) - [Panel: Tackling pushback on DEI: Making change stick](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-tackling-pushback-on-dei-making-change-stick/) - [Panel: Increasing accessibility to all](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-increasing-accessibility-to-all/) - [Panel: How to move accessibility higher up the business agenda](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-to-move-accessibility-higher-up-the-business-agenda/) - [Panel: Overcoming privilege denial to open up meaningful conversations with leaders](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-overcoming-privilege-denial-to-open-up-meaningful-conversations-with-leaders/) - [Panel: What do we still need to do for racial equality in business?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-what-do-we-still-need-to-do-for-racial-equality-in-business/) - [Panel: How DE&I and sustainability intersect](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-dei-and-sustainability-intersect/) - [Panel: The future of DEI Leaders: How can we maximise DEI leaders’ roles to be truly effective?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-future-of-dei-leaders-how-can-we-maximise-dei-leaders-roles-to-be-truly-effective/) - [Panel: How can we keep wellbeing at the top of the agenda?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-we-keep-wellbeing-at-the-top-of-the-agenda/) - [Panel: A strategy to move from activity to outcomes](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-a-strategy-to-move-from-activity-to-outcomes/) - [Panel: 'The Great Breakup': Women in the workplace 2023](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-great-breakup-women-in-the-workplace-2023/) - [Panel: How to build impactful employee resource groups](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-to-build-impactful-employee-resource-groups/) - [Understanding and embracing intersectionality in the workplace - Elevated Coaching & Consulting](https://workific.org/dei-library/understanding-and-embracing-intersectionality-in-the-workplace-elevated-coaching-consulting/) - [Metrics to action to impact: How to showcase DEI value through measurement](https://workific.org/dei-library/metrics-to-action-to-impact-how-to-showcase-dei-value-through-measurement/) - [Workshop: How to be heard at work: Speaking up in meetings and in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-how-to-be-heard-at-work-speaking-up-in-meetings-and-in-the-workplace/) - [Case study: How Virgin Group put their people first](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-how-virgin-group-put-their-people-first/) - [Flexible working and remote working: Fostering connection, belonging and trust](https://workific.org/dei-library/flexible-working-and-remote-working-fostering-connection-belonging-and-trust/) - [Making Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) even more effective](https://workific.org/dei-library/making-employee-resource-groups-ergs-even-more-effective/) - [Back-to-Work Returner Schemes for effective employee re-integration](https://workific.org/dei-library/launching-return-to-work-schemes/) - [Transforming work culture to better support LGBTQ+ colleagues](https://workific.org/dei-library/transforming-work-culture-to-better-support-lgbtq-colleagues/) - [Maternity, paternity, parental, adoptive and fertility leave rights and responsibilities](https://workific.org/dei-library/maternity-paternity-parental-adoptive-and-fertility-leave-rights-and-responsibilities/) - [Religion at work: Encouraging multi-faith inclusion and setting up spaces for prayer](https://workific.org/dei-library/religion-at-work-encouraging-multi-faith-inclusion-and-setting-up-spaces-for-prayer/) - [Strategies for an age-inclusive workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/strategies-for-an-age-inclusive-workplace/) - [Responding to the Great Resignation: Fostering career progression and upskilling in-house](https://workific.org/dei-library/responding-to-the-great-resignation-fostering-career-progression-and-upskilling-in-house/) - [Achieving racial equality and eliminating unconscious and implicit bias](https://workific.org/dei-library/achieving-racial-equality-and-eliminating-unconscious-and-implicit-bias/) - [Neurodiversity Summit 2023](https://workific.org/dei-library/neurodiversity-summit-2023-fostering-enabling-and-supporting-neurodiverse-colleagues/) - [Panel: The need to improve accessibility in STEMM](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-need-to-improve-accessibility-in-stemm/) - [Panel: Reviewing your inclusion initiatives and creating lasting change](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-reviewing-your-inclusion-initiatives-and-creating-lasting-change/) - [Disability at the Bar: Addressing the regulation](https://workific.org/dei-library/disability-at-the-bar-addressing-the-regulation/) - [Accessibility to date: What has been achieved, what needs to change and what you can do in your organisation](https://workific.org/dei-library/accessibility-to-date-what-has-been-achieved-what-needs-to-change-and-what-you-can-do-in-your-organisation/) - [Ally in A11y: Importance of allyship in your digital accessibility journey](https://workific.org/dei-library/ally-in-a11y-importance-of-allyship-in-your-digital-accessibility-journey/) - [Removing disabled barriers in the recruitment process](https://workific.org/dei-library/removing-disabled-barriers-in-the-recruitment-process/) - [Intersectionality and disability: Improving access to work for minority ethnic groups](https://workific.org/dei-library/intersectionality-and-disability-improving-access-to-work-for-minority-ethnic-groups/) - [My journey as an accessibility evangelist - Katherine Lewis, LinkedIn](https://workific.org/dei-library/my-journey-as-an-accessibility-evangelist-katherine-lewis-linkedin/) - [Fireside chat: How to develop better strategies for measuring accessibility progress and gaps](https://workific.org/dei-library/fireside-chat-how-to-develop-better-strategies-for-measuring-accessibility-progress-and-gaps/) - [The role of allies for people with disabilities](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-role-of-allies-for-people-with-disabilities/) - [Treating exclusion like pollution: Sustainable accessibility](https://workific.org/dei-library/treating-exclusion-like-pollution-sustainable-accessibility/) - [Panel: Reviewing your inclusion initiatives and creating lasting change](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-reviewing-your-inclusion-initiatives-and-creating-lasting-change/) - [Panel: Integrating accessibility and making accessibility ‘business as usual’](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-integrating-accessibility-and-making-accessibility-business-as-usual/) - [The Ugandan experience of disability in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-ugandan-experience-of-disability-in-the-workplace/) - [Case Study: Life at work as a vision-impaired professional](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-life-at-work-as-a-vision-impaired-professional/) - [My vulnerability is my power: Reflections on disability at work](https://workific.org/dei-library/my-vulnerability-is-my-power-reflections-on-disability-at-work/) - [Best-practice accessibility and 4 x E-steps for digital inclusion](https://workific.org/dei-library/best-practice-accessibility-and-4-x-e-steps-for-digital-inclusion/) - [Managing a successful disability inclusion strategy](https://workific.org/dei-library/managing-a-successful-disability-inclusion-strategy-yves-veulliet/) - [Panel: Improving the provision of flexible working on a mass scale](https://workific.org/dei-library/improving-flexible-working-provision-across-organisations/) - [The flexible working revolution: The pathway to work equality?](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-flexible-working-revolution-the-pathway-to-work-equality/) - [Workshop: Making the most of your workforce - Beverley Akufo-Addo, Vybe365](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-making-the-most-of-your-workforce-beverley-akufo-addo-vybe365/) - [Becoming an effective ally for LGBTQ+ colleagues](https://workific.org/dei-library/becoming-an-effective-ally-for-lgbtq-colleagues-ilga-world/) - [Identifying the key metrics to improve ethnic and racial diversity and inclusion](https://workific.org/dei-library/identifying-the-key-metrics-to-improve-ethnic-and-racial-diversity-and-inclusion/) - [Developing your neurodiversity strategy - Lexxic](https://workific.org/dei-library/developing-your-neurodiversity-strategy-lexxic/) - [DEI supply chain management and 'contracting to make a difference'](https://workific.org/dei-library/f-h-paschen-case-study-fostering-a-culture-of-contracting-to-make-a-difference/) - [How to improve your recruitment strategies](https://workific.org/dei-library/improving-your-recruitment-strategies/) - [Women at work: Are We Making Progress? Reflections from New York - Annie Yu](https://workific.org/dei-library/women-at-work-are-we-making-progress-reflections-from-new-york-annie-yu/) - [Panel: Can measurement and metrics be applied to learning and development initiatives?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-can-measurement-and-metrics-be-applied-to-learning-and-development-initiatives-2/) - [Why closing the office meant opening the door to flexible working: A case study by Aiimi](https://workific.org/dei-library/why-closing-the-office-meant-opening-the-door-to-flexible-working-a-case-study-by-aiimi/) - [Racial equality: A proactive approach - Ahmed El Mansouri](https://workific.org/dei-library/racial-equality-a-proactive-approach-ahmed-el-mansouri/) - [Panel: How best to support colleagues undergoing fertility journeys in your workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-best-to-support-colleagues-undergoing-fertility-journeys-in-your-workplace/) - [Case study: Victim Support's LGBTQ+ best practice](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-victim-supports-lgbtq-best-practice/) - [Championing a neurodiverse workforce - Ian Iceton](https://workific.org/dei-library/championing-a-neurodiverse-workforce-ian-iceton/) - [The importance of good metrics: How should we be measuring progress? - Clare Meraz](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-importance-of-good-metrics-how-should-we-be-measuring-progress-clare-meraz/) - [My racial inequality story: Hitesh Ramchandani, author and paralympic footballer](https://workific.org/dei-library/my-racial-inequality-story-hitesh-ramchandani-author-and-paralympic-footballer/) - [Five ways to achieve psychologically safe virtual meetings](https://workific.org/dei-library/five-ways-to-achieve-psychologically-safe-virtual-meetings/) - [Flexible working: Reinventing office life for the better](https://workific.org/dei-library/flexible-working-reinventing-office-life-for-the-better/) - [Assessing the statistics: Why diversity in the workplace makes sense - Compusoft](https://workific.org/dei-library/assessing-the-statistics-why-diversity-in-the-workplace-makes-sense-compusoft/) - [Law and fertility in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/law-and-fertility-in-the-workplace/) - [Panel: Supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-increasing-visibility-of-senior-lgbtq-role-models-in-the-workplace-2/) - [Racial equality in the business of sport - Donna Fraser OBE OLY](https://workific.org/dei-library/racial-equality-in-the-business-of-sport-donna-fraser-obe-oly/) - [Harnessing the power of neurodiversity in a business context - Evenbreak](https://workific.org/dei-library/harnessing-the-power-of-neurodiversity-in-a-business-context-evenbreak/) - [Panel: Considering the ethnic pay gap: How can we shift it?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-considering-the-ethnic-pay-gap-how-can-we-shift-it/) - [Rethinking your approach to accessible recruitment](https://workific.org/dei-library/rethinking-your-approach-to-accessible-recruitment/) - [Using technology to help a neurodiverse workforce thrive - Texthelp](https://workific.org/dei-library/using-technology-to-help-a-neurodiverse-workforce-thrive-texthelp/) - [Advancing DEI through learning and development - SAP SuccessFactors](https://workific.org/dei-library/advancing-dei-through-learning-and-development-sap-successfactors/) - [Creating an LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace - Nikki Symmons](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-an-lgbtq-inclusive-workplace-nikki-symmons/) - [Shifting mindsets around racial equality](https://workific.org/dei-library/shifting-mindsets-around-racial-equality/) - [#Break The Bias: Dame Stephanie's speech for International Women's Day](https://workific.org/dei-library/break-the-bias-dame-stephanies-speech-for-international-womens-day/) - [Panel: Effective recruitment and retainment strategies to support a diverse workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-effective-recruitment-and-retainment-strategies-to-support-a-diverse-workforce-2/) - [Responding to The Great Resignation: The challenge for recruiters](https://workific.org/dei-library/responding-to-the-great-resignation-the-challenge-for-recruiters/) - [Panel: Discussing the ethnic pay gap](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-discussing-the-ethnic-pay-gap/) - [Case study: Gender equality in action - Randstad](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-gender-equality-in-action-randstad/) - [Action and not words: How to recruit without racial bias](https://workific.org/dei-library/action-and-not-words-how-to-recruit-without-racial-bias/) - [Panel: Tackling unconscious gender bias in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-tackling-unconscious-gender-bias-in-the-workplace/) - [How learning & development is a vital partner in creating an inclusive culture](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-learning-development-is-a-vital-partner-in-creating-an-inclusive-culture/) - [A new approach to racial equality](https://workific.org/dei-library/a-new-approach-to-racial-equality/) - [Breaking the stereotypes associated with neurodiversity](https://workific.org/dei-library/breaking-the-stereotypes-associated-with-neurodiversity/) - [Panel: Creating more inclusive workplaces where neurodivergent individuals can thrive](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-creating-more-inclusive-workplaces-where-neurodivergent-individuals-can-thrive/) - [Panel: Maximising mental health and wellbeing of colleagues in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-maximising-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of-colleagues-in-the-workplace/) - [Panel: Moving the needle on diversity & inclusion in the workplace with meaningful metrics](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-moving-the-needle-on-diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-with-meaningful-metrics/) - [Monitoring measurements and metrics to be really specific - Herbert Smith Freehills](https://workific.org/dei-library/monitoring-measurements-and-metrics-to-be-really-specific-herbert-smith-freehills/) - [Creating a holistic measurement strategy that aligns to business goals - Beam Suntory](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-a-holistic-measurement-strategy-that-aligns-to-business-goals-beam-suntory/) - [Guided diversity planning: Data-informed strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/guided-diversity-planning-data-informed-strategies-for-attracting-and-retaining-diverse-talent/) - [Panel: Instigating an effective diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy for a global workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-instigating-an-effective-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-strategy-for-a-global-workforce/) - [Exceeding DE&I targets with effective measurement and metrics - L'Oreal](https://workific.org/dei-library/exceeding-dei-targets-with-effective-measurement-and-metrics-loreal/) - [Supporting ADHD in the Workplace - Romane Donat](https://workific.org/dei-library/supporting-adhd-in-the-workplace-romane-donat/) - [What if your job was good for you?](https://workific.org/dei-library/what-if-your-job-was-good-for-you/) - [Panel: The Great Resignation: How to attract and retain talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-great-resignation-how-to-attract-and-retain-talent/) - [Panel: Demonstrating increased company performance through fostering an inclusive culture and work environment ](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-demonstrating-increased-company-performance-through-fostering-an-inclusive-culture-and-work-environment/) - [Defining an effective DEI strategy to cater for the future](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-future-of-work-with-bitlys-danielle-rutigliano/) - [Becoming a More Effective DEI Leader: In conversation with Bloomberg's Pamela Hutchinson OBE](https://workific.org/dei-library/becoming-a-more-effective-dei-leader-in-conversation-with-bloombergs-pamela-hutchinson-obe/) - [Interview: Confronting inequality in the workplace head on](https://workific.org/dei-library/interview-confronting-inequality-in-the-workplace-head-on/) - [Panel: How neurodivergent employees can boost your company’s productivity](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-neurodivergent-employees-can-boost-your-companys-productivity/) - [Panel: Mental health in the workplace: Going beyond compliance](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-mental-health-in-the-workplace-going-beyond-compliance/) - [Panel: Future of flexibility in 2022 and beyond](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-future-of-flexibility-in-2022-and-beyond/) - [Panel: How can D&I practitioners drive an inclusive workplace culture?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-di-practitioners-drive-an-inclusive-workplace-culture-2/) - [Measurement and Metrics: Taking a new approach to DEI at PMI](https://workific.org/dei-library/measurement-and-metrics-taking-a-new-approach-to-dei-at-pmi/) - [Panel: How to launch a Black action plan](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-to-launch-a-black-action-plan/) - [Learning and development to boost inclusive culture](https://workific.org/dei-library/learning-and-development-to-boost-inclusive-culture/) - [Panel: Aiming for a racially just workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-aiming-towards-a-racially-just-workforce/) - [Panel: Tackling the LGBTQ+ wage gap](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-tackling-the-lgbtq-wage-gap/) - [Intersectionality and building programmes with everyone in mind](https://workific.org/dei-library/intersectionality-and-building-programmes-with-everyone-in-mind/) - [Panel: The European Accessibility Act](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-european-accessibility-act/) - [Black belonging](https://workific.org/dei-library/black-belonging/) - [Panel: Accessibility snapshot from Asia](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-accessibility-snapshot-from-asia/) - [Panel: Taking your ERG to the next level](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-taking-your-erg-to-the-next-level/) - [Recruiting well: Top tips for fairer recruitment](https://workific.org/dei-library/recruiting-well-top-tips-for-fairer-recruitment/) - [Panel: How can we support disabled colleagues as role models?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-we-support-disabled-colleagues-as-role-models/) - [Case Study: How to get the most out of ethnic minority focused Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-ethnic-minority-focused-employee-resource-groups-ergs/) - [Increasing Visibility of LGBTQ+ Role Models in the Workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/increasing-visibility-of-lgbtq-role-models-in-the-workplace/) - [Panel: How can workplace inclusion be effectively tracked and measured?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-workplace-inclusion-be-effectively-tracked-and-measured/) - [Communications for an inclusive workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/communications-for-an-inclusive-workplace/) - [Creating a diverse organisation internally and right across your supply chain](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-a-diverse-organisation-internally-and-right-across-your-supply-chain/) - [Tackling racism in academia](https://workific.org/dei-library/tackling-racism-in-academia/) - [Championing a neurodiverse workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/championing-a-neurodiverse-workforce/) - [Setting up for success with a diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging strategy](https://workific.org/dei-library/setting-up-for-success-with-a-diversity-inclusion-equity-and-belonging-strategy/) - [Social mobility in early talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/social-mobility-in-early-talent/) - [Establishing inclusive leadership within your organisation](https://workific.org/dei-library/establishing-inclusive-leadership-within-your-organisation/) - [Strategies for engaging senior leaders and establishing a project management office (PMO) for EDI change](https://workific.org/dei-library/strategies-for-engaging-senior-leaders-and-establishing-a-project-management-office-pmo-for-edi-change/) - [Benefits of applying intersectional feminism in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/benefits-of-applying-intersectional-feminism-in-the-workplace/) - [Towards a racially equitable workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/towards-a-racially-equitable-workplace/) - [Putting people at the centre of your business](https://workific.org/dei-library/putting-people-at-the-centre-of-your-business/) - [Tackling unconscious bias within the workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/tackling-unconscious-bias-within-the-workforce/) - [Data, diversity and deeds](https://workific.org/dei-library/data-diversity-and-deeds/) - [How to develop a D&I strategy that is right for your business – and has impact](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-develop-a-di-strategy-that-is-right-for-your-business-and-has-impact/) - [Disability inclusion at work](https://workific.org/dei-library/disability-inclusion-at-work/) - [Case study: Towards gender parity in women in mining](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-towards-gender-parity-in-women-in-mining/) - [Ask me anything: Staff wellbeing drop-in clinic](https://workific.org/dei-library/ask-me-anything-staff-wellbeing-drop-in-clinic/) - [Case study: Championing racial equity in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-championing-racial-equity-in-the-workplace/) - [Accessibility: From afterthought to action](https://workific.org/dei-library/accessibility-from-afterthought-to-action/) - [Johnson & Johnson: Empowering the workforce through ERGs](https://workific.org/dei-library/johnson-johnson-empowering-the-workforce-through-ergs/) - [Case study: Redefining DEIB from the bathroom to the boardroom](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-redefining-deib-from-the-bathroom-to-the-boardroom/) - [Understanding ‘Belonging’ in the Workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/understanding-belonging-in-the-workplace/) - [The power of digitalization to improve diversity](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-power-of-digitalization-to-improve-diversity/) - [Rebuilding productive and resilient workplaces: How far have we come?](https://workific.org/dei-library/rebuilding-productive-and-resilient-workplaces-how-far-have-we-come/) - [Engaging the workforce effectively: How improve your ERGs](https://workific.org/dei-library/engaging-the-workforce-effectively-how-improve-your-ergs/) - [An employee’s perspective on neurodiversity inclusion](https://workific.org/dei-library/an-employees-perspective-on-neurodiversity-inclusion/) - [Introduction to intersectionality: Existing at the intersections of disability and LGBTQ+](https://workific.org/dei-library/introduction-to-intersectionality-existing-at-the-intersections-of-disability-and-lgbtq/) - [Panel: The future of workplace evolution and transformation](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-future-of-workplace-evolution-and-transformation/) - [Case study: Activating D, I & B strategy on a global scale](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-activating-d-i-b-strategy-on-a-global-scale/) - [Panel: How employees can drive D&I change from the ground up](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-employees-can-drive-di-change-from-the-ground-up/) - [Panel: How can we support role models?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-we-support-role-models/) - [Panel: Taking your employee resource group to the next level](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-taking-your-employee-resource-group-to-the-next-level/) - [Developing a diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy for a global orkforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/developing-a-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-strategy-for-a-global-orkforce/) - [Panel Discussion: Encouraging greater diversity](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-encouraging-greater-diversity/) - [Case study: Increasing accessibility in the racing world through technology](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-increasing-accessibility-in-the-racing-world-through-technology/) - [Panel: Taking diversity talent recruitment strategy to the next level](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-taking-diversity-talent-recruitment-strategy-to-the-next-level/) - [Is your business ready to support networks and ERGs?](https://workific.org/dei-library/is-your-business-ready-to-support-networks-and-ergs/) - [Connecting women of colour](https://workific.org/dei-library/connecting-women-of-colour/) - [Panel: Using flexible working options to retain older workers for longer](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-using-flexible-working-options-to-retain-older-workers/) - [Relaunchers: Finding a hidden workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/relaunchers-finding-a-hidden-workforce/) - [Panel: Working towards a racially just workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-working-towards-a-racially-just-workforce/) - [LGBTQ+ Allyship: A Different Approach](https://workific.org/dei-library/lgbtq-allyship-a-different-approach/) - [Panel: Wellbeing in a post-pandemic world: Defining expectations and reprogramming routines](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-wellbeing-in-a-post-pandemic-world-defining-expectations-and-reprogramming-routines/) - [Panel: Unravelling complexity and culture in the 'new normal' age](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-unravelling-complexity-and-culture-in-the-new-normal-age/) - [Panel: How can workplace inclusion be tracked and measured?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-workplace-inclusion-be-tracked-and-measured/) - [Give Your inclusion initiatives a transformational jolt](https://workific.org/dei-library/give-your-inclusion-initiatives-a-transformational-jolt/) - [How neurodivergent employees can boost your company’s productivity](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-neurodivergent-employees-can-boost-your-companys-productivity/) - [Reimagining reward: Keeping employees valued, engaged and productive](https://workific.org/dei-library/reimagining-reward-keeping-employees-valued-engaged-and-productive/) - [Increasing accessibility: Why ignoring this topic isn’t good for business](https://workific.org/dei-library/increasing-accessibility-why-ignoring-this-topic-isnt-good-for-business/) - [Panel: How can D&I practitioners drive an inclusive workplace culture?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-how-can-di-practitioners-drive-an-inclusive-workplace-culture/) - [Bruce Daisley: What’s next for work?](https://workific.org/dei-library/bruce-daisley-whats-next-for-work/) - [Demonstrating increased company performance through fostering an inclusive culture and work environment](https://workific.org/dei-library/demonstrating-increased-company-performance-through-fostering-an-inclusive-culture-and-work-environment/) - [Workplace of the future: Designing the employee experience](https://workific.org/dei-library/workplace-of-the-future-designing-the-employee-experience/) - [Equity and equality are not equal: Why deepening our understanding is critical](https://workific.org/dei-library/equity-and-equality-are-not-equal-why-deepening-our-understanding-is-critical/) - [SumUp case study: Positioning D&I as a core value](https://workific.org/dei-library/sumup-case-study-positioning-di-as-a-core-value/) - [Roche case study: Developing a holistic DEI strategy](https://workific.org/dei-library/roche-case-study-developing-a-holistic-dei-strategy/) - [Tackling unconscious bias: Uncovering the hidden prejudices that shape everything we do](https://workific.org/dei-library/tackling-unconscious-bias-uncovering-the-hidden-prejudices-that-shape-everything-we-do/) - [Panel: Closing the pay gaps – moving beyond compliance](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-closing-the-pay-gaps-moving-beyond-compliance/) - [Integrating accessibility as a core business value](https://workific.org/dei-library/integrating-accessibility-as-a-core-business-value/) - [Workshop: The brain science of inclusion: Moving people to action](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-the-brain-science-of-inclusion-moving-people-to-action/) - [Unleashing the potential of your workforce through digitisation](https://workific.org/dei-library/unleashing-the-potential-of-your-workforce-through-digitisation/) - [From ‘me’ to ‘us’: An evidence-based and inclusive approach to developing leaders](https://workific.org/dei-library/from-me-to-us-an-evidence-based-and-inclusive-approach-to-developing-leaders/) - [Keynote: Revolutionising the workplace with Dame Stephanie Shirley](https://workific.org/dei-library/keynote-revolutionising-the-workplace-with-dame-stephanie-shirley/) - [Equal pay for equal work: Why do significant pay gaps still exist, and how can we close them?](https://workific.org/dei-library/equal-pay-for-equal-work-why-do-significant-pay-gaps-still-exist-and-how-can-we-close-them/) - [Closing the wealth gap for marginalised communities](https://workific.org/dei-library/closing-the-wealth-gap-for-marginalised-communities/) - [Inclusive leadership: Practical advice on how to navigate critical culture changes](https://workific.org/dei-library/inclusive-leadership-practical-advice-on-how-to-navigate-critical-culture-changes/) - [Gender representation in the legal profession](https://workific.org/dei-library/gender-representation-in-the-legal-profession/) - [Workshop: How to start an employee network](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-how-to-start-an-employee-network/) - [Bringing intersectionality into focus](https://workific.org/dei-library/bringing-intersectionality-into-focus/) - [Setting the tone for the future across the legal profession](https://workific.org/dei-library/setting-the-tone-for-the-future-across-the-legal-profession/) - [How to create diverse and inclusive workforces with digital coaching](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-create-diverse-and-inclusive-workforces-with-digital-coaching/) - [Panel: Achieving racial equity in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-achieving-racial-equity-in-the-workplace/) - [Panel: Addressing gender equality at work: Achievements so Ffar](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-addressing-gender-equality-at-work-achievements-so-ffar/) - [Panel: What makes an effective ERG?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-what-makes-an-effective-erg/) - [Panel: Being a witness: Strategies for being a better ally](https://workific.org/dei-library/being-a-witness-strategies-for-being-a-better-ally/) - [Panel: Fairer recruitment: How to hire more diverse talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-fairer-recruitment-how-to-hire-more-diverse-talent/) - [Panel: The importance of good metrics: How should we be measuring progress?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-the-importance-of-good-metrics-how-should-we-be-measuring-progress/) - [Panel: Can role models really make a difference?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-can-role-models-really-make-a-difference/) - [D&I & HR Leaders Panel: Setting the stage for a successful 2021](https://workific.org/dei-library/di-hr-leaders-panel-setting-the-stage-for-a-successful-2021/) - [Panel: Increasing inclusion in construction, utilities and engineering](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-increasing-inclusion-in-construction-utilities-and-engineering/) - [Panel: Increasing diversity and opportunity at law partnership level](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-increasing-diversity-and-opportunity-at-law-partnership-level/) - [The future of work: Reimagining the way we work together](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-future-of-work-reimagining-the-way-we-work-together/) - [People First: Building an inclusive culture at National Grid](https://workific.org/dei-library/people-first-building-an-inclusive-culture-at-national-grid/) - [Case study: Creating an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ lawyers](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-creating-an-inclusive-environment-for-lgbtq-lawyers/) - [Working towards a truly inclusive legal sector](https://workific.org/dei-library/working-towards-a-truly-inclusive-legal-sector/) - [Case study: Widening access to the bar](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-widening-access-to-the-bar/) - [Advancing racial equality in the legal profession](https://workific.org/dei-library/advancing-racial-equality-in-the-legal-profession/) - [How can organisations be more trans-inclusive?](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-can-organisations-be-more-trans-inclusive/) - [Establishing an effective employee mentoring programme](https://workific.org/dei-library/establishing-an-effective-employee-mentoring-programme/) - [Menopause at work: The last taboo](https://workific.org/dei-library/menopause-at-work-the-last-taboo/) - [Lessons learned from 2020: Focusing on connection, engagement and wellbeing](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-creating-more-accessible-and-inclusive-working-environment/) - [Workshop: What is neurodiversity, and why should you care?](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-what-is-neurodiversity-and-why-should-you-care/) - [Ally is a verb, not a noun](https://workific.org/dei-library/ally-is-a-verb-not-a-noun/) - [Addressing a lack of diversity at a senior level](https://workific.org/dei-library/addressing-a-lack-of-diversity-at-a-senior-level/) - [The impact of Covid-19 on women in work: How can we counter the regression?](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women-in-work-how-can-we-counter-the-regression/) - [Succession planning with a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lens](https://workific.org/dei-library/succession-planning-with-a-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-lens/) - [Panel: Embedding accessibility as part of your inclusion and diversity strategy](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-embedding-accessibility-as-part-of-your-inclusion-and-diversity-strategy/) - [The reflective practitioner: Paying attention to how we think and work](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-reflective-practitioner-paying-attention-to-how-we-think-and-work/) - [Panel Discussion: How effective Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can help keep D&I high on the agenda](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-how-effective-employee-resource-groups-ergs-can-help-keep-di-high-on-the-agenda/) - [Panel: Creating more accessible and inclusive working environments](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-creating-more-accessible-and-inclusive-working-environments/) - [Building expert learning content to support inclusion, equity, diversity and cultural awareness](https://workific.org/dei-library/building-expert-learning-content-to-support-inclusion-equity-diversity-and-cultural-awareness/) - [Panel: Adapting learning and development approaches to engage a remote workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-adapting-learning-and-development-approaches-to-engage-a-remote-workforce/) - [Addressing menopause in the workplace: How to support the fastest growing demographic in today’s workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/addressing-menopause-in-the-workplace-how-to-support-the-fastest-growing-demographic-in-todays-workforce/) - [Capita case study: Career pathways that will drive diversity at the top](https://workific.org/dei-library/capita-case-study-career-pathways-that-will-drive-diversity-at-the-top/) - [Panel: Can measurement and metrics be applied to learning and development initiatives?](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-can-measurement-and-metrics-be-applied-to-learning-and-development-initiatives/) - [Neurodiversity: Maximise the strengths of your workforce by providing the right support](https://workific.org/dei-library/neurodiversity-maximise-the-strengths-of-your-workforce-by-providing-the-right-support/) - [Panel: Creating more accessible and inclusive working environments for the future](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-discussion-creating-more-accessible-and-inclusive-working-environments-for-the-future/) - [Virtual leadership in a time of pandemic](https://workific.org/dei-library/virtual-leadership-in-a-time-of-pandemic/) - [Case study: NHS Employers' diversity and inclusion partners programme](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-nhs-employers-diversity-and-inclusion-partners-programme/) - [Driving inclusive leadership through transforming L&D](https://workific.org/dei-library/driving-inclusive-leadership-through-transforming-ld/) - [Inclusive design: Tools to make your products and services more accessible](https://workific.org/dei-library/inclusive-design-tools-to-make-your-products-and-services-more-accessible/) - [The evolution of employee-centric workplace design](https://workific.org/dei-library/the-evolution-of-employee-centric-workplace-design/) - [Advancing DEI through learning and development](https://workific.org/dei-library/advancing-dei-through-learning-and-development/) - [Workshop: Using mentoring to strengthen employee learning, development and growth](https://workific.org/dei-library/workshop-using-mentoring-to-strengthen-employee-learning-development-and-growth/) - [Panel: Improving employee experience to meet the needs of the future workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-improving-employee-experience-to-meet-the-needs-of-the-future-workforce/) - [Disability inclusion: A global perspective on cultural perceptions](https://workific.org/dei-library/disability-inclusion-a-global-perspective-on-cultural-perceptions/) - [How L&D is a vital partner in creating an inclusive culture](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-ld-is-a-vital-partner-in-creating-an-inclusive-culture/) - [How organisations can create an inclusive environment that enables employees to bring their full selves to work](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-organisations-can-create-an-inclusive-environment-that-enables-employees-to-bring-their-full-selves-to-work/) - [Designing an employee listening strategy to effectively measure diversity and inclusion](https://workific.org/dei-library/designing-an-employee-listening-strategy-to-effectively-measure-diversity-and-inclusion/) - [Panel: Moving the needle on diversity and inclusion in the workplace with meaningful metrics](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-moving-the-needle-on-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-with-meaningful-metrics/) - [Panel: Advancing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-advancing-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/) - [How to be an effective ally for bisexual, + and trans colleagues](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-to-be-an-effective-ally-for-bisexual-and-trans-colleagues/) - [HR techniques for attracting and retaining diverse talent](https://workific.org/dei-library/hr-techniques-for-attracting-and-retaining-diverse-talent/) - [Tiffany Case Study: Creating a holistic measurement strategy that aligns to business goals](https://workific.org/dei-library/tiffany-case-study-creating-a-holistic-measurement-strategy-that-aligns-to-business-goals/) - [Developing your neurodiversity strategy](https://workific.org/dei-library/developing-your-neurodiversity-strategy/) - [Looking at LGBTQ+ identities in STEM with an intersectional lens](https://workific.org/dei-library/looking-at-lgbtq-identities-in-stem-with-an-intersectional-lens/) - [Advancing DEI measurement efforts to achieve an inclusive future](https://workific.org/dei-library/advancing-dei-measurement-efforts-to-achieve-an-inclusive-future/) - [Advancing DEI at Skanska](https://workific.org/dei-library/advancing-dei-at-skanska/) - [Wellbeing in a post-pandemic world](https://workific.org/dei-library/wellbeing-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - [Where are we now? HR and D&I in the complexity of COVID-19 & social justice reform](https://workific.org/dei-library/where-are-we-now-hr-and-di-in-the-complexity-of-covid-19-social-justice-reform/) - [Responding to the changing workplace: The message for recruiters](https://workific.org/dei-library/responding-to-the-changing-workplace-the-message-for-recruiters/) - [Supporting dyslexia in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/supporting-dyslexia-in-the-workplace/) - [Panel: Creating a more inclusive culture in healthcare and pharma](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-creating-a-more-inclusive-culture-in-healthcare-and-pharma/) - [Panel: Active steps to create an inclusive culture in the financial sector](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-active-steps-to-create-an-inclusive-culture-in-the-financial-sector/) - [Panel: Increasing visibility of senior LGBTQ+ role models in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-increasing-visibility-of-senior-lgbtq-role-models-in-the-workplace/) - [How can gender diversity be improved in the legal sector?](https://workific.org/dei-library/how-can-gender-diversity-be-improved-in-the-legal-sector/) - [Creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals in tech](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-inclusive-environments-for-lgbtq-individuals-in-tech/) - [Harnessing the power of neurodiversity in a business context](https://workific.org/dei-library/harnessing-the-power-of-neurodiversity-in-a-business-context/) - [Wellbeing with a leadership development focus](https://workific.org/dei-library/wellbeing-with-a-leadership-development-focus/) - [Interview: Advancing D&I at Balfour Beatty](https://workific.org/dei-library/interview-advancing-di-at-balfour-beatty/) - [Assessing the statistics: Why diversity in the workplace makes sense](https://workific.org/dei-library/assessing-the-statistics-why-diversity-in-the-workplace-makes-sense/) - [Interview: D&I culture change at Murphy Group](https://workific.org/dei-library/interview-di-culture-change-at-murphy-group/) - [Case study: Creating D&I strategies with purpose at Blend](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-creating-di-strategies-with-purpose-at-blend/) - [Creating access & enabling success for Black pharma professionals](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-access-enabling-success-for-black-pharma-professionals/) - [Case study: Creating a trans-inclusive workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-creating-a-trans-inclusive-workplace/) - [Case study: Dentons’ D&I approach](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-dentons-di-approach/) - [Creating inclusive workplaces](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-inclusive-workplaces-in-the-insurance-sector/) - [Panel: Effective recruitment and retainment strategies to support a diverse workforce](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-effective-recruitment-and-retainment-strategies-to-support-a-diverse-workforce/) - [Transgender in tech: A conversation about workplace inclusion](https://workific.org/dei-library/transgender-in-tech-a-conversation-about-workplace-inclusion/) - [Championing a neurodiverse workforce at BP](https://workific.org/dei-library/championing-a-neurodiverse-workforce-at-bp/) - [How a D&I task group can be a catalyst for change](https://workific.org/dei-library/interview-how-a-di-task-group-can-be-a-catalyst-for-change/) - [Creating an organisational culture of health and high performance](https://workific.org/dei-library/creating-an-organisational-culture-of-health-and-high-performance/) - [Building people: Joining the dots in construction](https://workific.org/dei-library/building-people-joining-the-dots-in-construction/) - [Supporting employees to make the right choices for their work/life harmony: Interview with Boston Consulting Group](https://workific.org/dei-library/supporting-employees-to-make-the-right-choices-for-their-work-life-harmony-interview-with-boston-consulting-group/) - [Interview: The power of mentoring and sponsorship](https://workific.org/dei-library/interview-the-power-of-mentoring-and-sponsorship/) - [Supporting a neurodiverse workforce in the construction sector](https://workific.org/dei-library/supporting-a-neurodiverse-workforce-in-the-construction-sector/) - [Fostering a culture of belonging in healthcare and pharma](https://workific.org/dei-library/fostering-a-culture-of-belonging-in-healthcare-and-pharma/) - [Case Study: Pinsent Masons and the journey towards LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace](https://workific.org/dei-library/case-study-pinsent-masons-and-the-journey-towards-lgbtq-inclusion-in-the-workplace/) - [Gender identity challenges in the financial sector and steps to address it](https://workific.org/dei-library/gender-identity-challenges-in-the-financial-sector-and-steps-to-address-it/) - [Step forward for gender equality in the tech sector](https://workific.org/dei-library/step-forward-for-gender-equality-in-the-tech-sector/) - [Panel: Constructing an inclusive culture in the construction sector](https://workific.org/dei-library/panel-constructing-an-inclusive-culture-in-the-construction-sector/) - [Recruiting well: How to get it right](https://workific.org/dei-library/recruiting-well-how-to-get-it-right/) - [Utilities Sector Panel: Active steps to create an inclusive company culture](https://workific.org/dei-library/utilities-sector-panel-active-steps-to-create-an-inclusive-company-culture/) - 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