Many companies send their top executives on expensive leadership programmes only for their employee engagement surveys to show high levels of dissatisfaction, which leads to more programmes and the vicious cycle continues. What are the benefits of also including DEI in these programmes?

In October, changing legislation means employers will have an increased duty of care towards employees to better prevent sexual harassment. In a society where women in particular already face sexual harassment online, on the streets and even in their own homes, it’s vital that the workplace is not another addition to that list.

There's a fine line between harmless banter and harmful bullying, yet the impact on your workplace culture can be vast.

We explore the distinctions and effective actions to ensure a psychologically safe, inclusive culture for all.

One leadership intervention alone will not build a new culture, so what do we need to do to embed culture change?

Having worked with more than 2,000 leaders in 2023 alone, our director shares her reflections on impactful do’s and don’ts for leaders.

From June's Virtual Diversity Forum, this was the number one takeaway when thinking about an Inclusive Hiring process. Our fantastic guests Faye Kennedy, Mark Lomas, Chartered FCIPD and Pauline Miller (Chartered, FCIPD) shared their insights on what has truly been important for embedding Inclusive Hiring as a sustainable practice in their organisations.

During national campaigns that celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion or campaign for equality within society, we often see organisations swapping to a rainbow-coloured version of their logo and rolling out positive campaigns.

When these marketing practices don’t reflect your values or commercial practices, you risk alienating the very communities you claim to support.

In June 2024 we hosted an intimate forum in Newcastle on the topic of cultural transformation, in partnership with Sharon MacArthur - Menopause in the Workplace and Recite Me. Read on for our top tips and takeaways from the day.

From October 2024, as an employer you will have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of your employees in the workplace.

Read on for how we can help.

To get the very best out of your HR team - for your organisation as well as themselves - we reveal our crucial areas to focus on.

When it comes to psychological safety in the workplace, knowing that non-inclusive behaviours will be challenged is paramount. A whopping 89% of employee respondents to one survey* said they believe that psychological safety in the workplace is essential. And that’s no surprise; it underpins everything from wellbeing and mental health to physical health and safety, as well as having a huge impact on how valued your employees feel.

Just like any other business strategy, impactful DEI initiatives are based on quality data.

And just like any other type of data-driven decision-making, DEI data has its own set of challenges. In our experience, the number one challenge our clients face are disclosure rates. Read on to learn the reasons why, and how to overcome them.

This year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” prompted the usual flurry of company statements acknowledging that organisations have a part to play to move our society towards gender equity.

Besides being the right thing to do, it is also the smart thing; gender equity has been proven to enhance business performance, innovation, and reputation. So, how can you invest in women for better equity?

In today's world, stress seems to be an inevitable and often unwelcome companion. We’ve all heard before why stress exists, but it is easy to feel overwhelmed as we are continually sent into fight or flight mode.

So what can we do to combat this?

Businesses are almost universally experiencing a period of significant change, but how many of them are prioritising their culture at the heart of these changes? When it comes to transformation, only about one in four transformations actually achieve long-term success - and a major cause of failure? Not looking at culture first.

AtkinsRéalis has become the first firm in the UK engineering sector to achieve the Clear Assured Platinum Standard accreditation, recognising their commitment to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion.

As an SME, your teams are all-hands-on-deck so collecting DEI data might seem at first like a misdirected use of resources. However, it can be a powerful tool to level up your business. Let’s explore why, how to collect it and crucially, how to act on it for a winning workplace culture.

Don't let your support become just empty words once LGBTQ+ History Month ends. Follow our expert advice on practical, pragmatic ways to create an inclusive workplace culture for your LGBTQ+ colleagues.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential drivers of a thriving and responsible supply chain. A focus on DEI is a strategic move to help you not only build a resilient supply chain – vital for business success – but also an equitable one, that reflects the demands of your clients and community.

So, for those who are getting this right, what are their priorities?