Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
People are inconsistent, very inconsistent
People Teams must be equipped to talk to colleagues when those colleagues are being inconsistent... read on
Culture, Free Speech, I&D, Inclusion
Can you tell your employees which protests they can or can't attend?
This conversation has been coming up in light of the Israel Hamas War..... read on
I&D, Inclusion, Weaponisation
Cancel Culture - it's getting in the way of EDI conversations at work
'Cancel culture' in the wider world is one of the reasons why managers deal with microaggressions ineffectively in the workplace.... read on
Disability, EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict: Implementing a British Sign Language GCSE
British Sign Language as a GCSE? Wonderful!
Culture, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion, Leadership
Cultural intelligence and communication
Cultural intelligence and communication... read on
Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Your people might be struggling with EDI – here’s why
Have you communicated your EDI intentions clearly, and have you offered your colleagues any help? Read on...
Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Do you think cynicism about EDI doesn't exist?
If your leaders think cynicism about EDI doesn't exist, then they're probably not having meaningful conversations about EDI... read on
Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Are You Thought-Policing Your Way to Inclusion?
Thought-policing and inclusion. This is NOT a happy combo... Read on to find out why
EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict: Dear CEO, you are not Prince William
Don't do what Prince William did for the Women's World Cup
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Talking about Microaggressions and how to deal with them can be a positive experience!
The conversations we help you have about Microaggressions aren't scary or moralising. Read on...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Why are so many Chief Diversity Officers getting laid off?
Find out why so many people in these Chief Diversity Officer roles are being let go Read on...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Are you about to issue an Inclusive Language Guide? DON'T!! Read this first
The free Inclusive Language Guide you've been sent by that random HR consultancy is giving you the wrong message. Read this to understand...
EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict - Matty Healy and The 1975 in Malaysia
Heard about Matty Healy mouthing off on stage in Malaysia? Read on to see our EDI Verdict
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
EDI - Are you biting off more than you can chew?
What makes EDI daunting for businesses is that they bite off more than they can chew. So don't do that... Read on...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
The difference between equity and equality and why it's important
Equality and Equity - make sure you can describe the difference to your leadership team. Read on...
EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict - When the music you play in your work locations is considered harassment
Is the music your organisation plays at your sites of any concern? Read on to see our EDI Verdict
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
A little less information, a little more action please
Reduce the cognitive load of EDI, and create the headspace within your teams for that work to be effective. Read on...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
The Protected Characteristic that doesn't get any trending #hashtags
Marriage and Civil Partnership - The ‘other’ union that business leaders need to know about. Read on...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
How do we promote inclusion without being trite?
We’ve been asked by HR leaders from a few different companies to answer these questions... read on...
EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict on using a black-owned company as your insurance policy against bad press
You're in fashion, so should you use AI models? Read on to see our latest EDI Verdict
Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Why We Don't Post About Every Awareness Event...
We could post about every single awareness-day/week/month, but we don't. Read on to find out why
EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict on ChatGPT Writing EDI Policies
Should you use ChatGPT to write your HR policies? Read on to see our EDI Verdict
Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Why OK COOL are cool with us
OK COOL is tapped into Gen-Z culture like no other company we’ve worked with. Their culture is as exciting and highly responsive as Gen Z...
EDI Verdicts
EDI Verdict on Canadian Politicians in Pink Heels
Welcome to our new segment: EDI Verdicts. Read on to find out our first verdict...
Culture, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion, LGBTQ+
Dear CEO, You are Not Nike
Don't be like Nike... you can be far better
Culture, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Let’s Agree to Agree
You might be very surprised to find out that the psychological truth in our society is that, most people agree on most things.
Culture, Free Speech, I&D, Inclusion, Inclusive Language
Censoring Roald Dahl
Read on for Heeral's thoughts on the Roald Dahl rewrites
ABCs, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion, Wellbeing
Making a Virtue of Menopause in the Workplace
It shouldn’t take legislation to get employers to make provision for employees navigating menopause.
Culture, D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
"Bring Your Whole Self To Work"
This statement can never be fully realised or true. Find out why
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion, Weaponisation
The Weaponisation of Belonging - pt 1
Belonging is being weaponised. Find out how...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion, Weaponisation
The Weaponisation of Belonging - pt 2
Belonging is being weaponised. What can you do about it? Read on...
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
£127bn - How big will your piece of this pie be?
Does your organisation want a piece of this pie? Let us tell you right now, you definitely don't. Read on to find out why
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Executive coaching vs EDI coaching: The Differences Explained
How can you make a difference in your organisation? What trends do you need to be aware of?
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Your inclusion strategy needs to be different. Here’s why.
How can you make a difference in your organisation? What trends do you need to be aware of?
D&I, Diversity, I&D, Inclusion
Open your eyes to a better inclusion strategy
Achieving real change doesn't have to be too complicated or require too much effort.
Inclusion, LGBTQ+
Going underground: the politics of sex
Remember that time a US politician said women's bodies have a way of avoiding pregnancies in cases of “legitimate rape”?
Inclusion, LGBTQ+
It's time to talk about Asexual discrimination in the UK
People in the Ace community are not excluded from the conversion therapy ban. They are an often forgotten part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Culture, Inclusion
Cultural Appreciation or Cultural Appropriation - Do Investors Know the Difference?
A product or service that isn't well thought out or one that draws from another culture in a disrespectful way can stop a business in its...
Culture, Inclusion, LGBTQ+
Pride doesn't just have to celebrated in June!
You can celebrate and raise awareness all year round.
Free Speech, Inclusion
Brave Conversations Require Free Speech
Read Heeral Gudka's thoughts on some of the reactions to the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie
Inclusion, LGBTQ+
International Non-Binary Day 2022
Binary thinking, binary expectations, binary options are restrictive in many areas of life. And the gender binary is no exception.
Culture, Inclusion
Six Steps to Building an Effective Company Culture
The essential steps to building a company culture that will sharpen your competitive edge
Inclusion
Be Aware of Your Biases, Not Afraid of Them
How long till your next decision that impacts another human? How high-quality will that decision be?
Inclusion, Inclusive Language, Wellbeing
Period Products
How a simple change to language can start to change attitudes
Class, Culture, Inclusion, Review
Review: Chavs by Owen Jones
This is a must-read for anyone trying to understand how biases against the working class have formed.
Culture, Inclusion
Inclusion isn’t as daunting as you think
Research suggests almost half of all UK FTSE-100 firms are failing to deliver on their inclusion promises. So what can your firm do?
ABCs, Fertility, Inclusion
Infertility Awareness: the ABCs
Always be communicating. Infertility is hard on everyone who is affected by it. Your organisational policies and procedures should recogn...
Culture, Free Speech, Inclusion, Review
Review: Cancelling Comedians While the World Burns
This book is a rallying cry for us all to learn how to have better conversations.
Diversity, Faith and Religion, Inclusion
Flexible Public Holiday Policy
How a small HR policy change can make a big difference
Feedback, Leadership
Feedback - creating a virtuous inclusive circle
Meaningful feedback creates a culture of value and inclusion
Disability, Inclusion, Review
Review: Crip Camp
This Netflix documentary is a love letter to the disabled community. Read on to find out how a summer camp in the 70s led to internationa...
ABCs, Disability, Inclusion
Visible and Non-visible Disabilities: the ABCs
Always be communicating. This is how we can create inclusion for people with disabilities.
Disability, Inclusion
Rare Disease Day - 28 February
1 in 17 people will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. Read on to learn more about what organisations can do to ...
Review, Wellbeing
Review: Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman
If we only have about four thousand weeks on this planet, how did I come to spend 3 hours staring at an image in a gallery?
I&D, Inclusion, LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month has been celebrated since 1994 in the US, and 2005 in the UK. So why do so many people think it's something new?
ABCs, Inclusion, Leadership
Leading Hybrid Teams - the ABCs
In just 2 years hybrid working has gone from being a ‘fringe practice’ to standard procedure for many organisations.
Anti-Semitism, Inclusion
Anti-Semitism - Wiley is at it again
There is no room for Anti-Semitism in an inclusive society.
Disability, I&D, Inclusion
World AIDS Day
The Government has published its national HIV Action Plan to bring the number of new transmissions down to zero by 2030. Right now there ...
Culture, I&D, Inclusion
Black Lives Matter
In the UK we sometimes hear people saying the plight of Black Americans is a US problem. That US racism is far worse than UK racism.
Culture, I&D, Inclusion, Leadership
Why implement a comprehensive diversity strategy?
If creativity is important to success then so is diversity. And for a company wanting to diversify its work-force, it is just as essentia...