Why benchmarking your EDI practice is the key to success When I hear of a UK, “Where you (everyone) can go to work and know you will be treated with dignity and respect,” I’m excited. Our new government proclaims this and also says it will “introduce a landmark...
Dear Prime Minister I may not be the first to offer you my congratulations but I suspect it is still a little strange and unnerving to be addressed as such. Whilst I openly confess to not being a strongly political animal, it is very evident to all that change...
As we mark the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, let’s remind ourselves that he stood for Black equity. Since his death, we have seen greater diversity with organisations appointing Black talent. This is good news. Now we need to ensure that talent...
It’s not every day I feel like James Bond but perhaps it needs a bit of 007’s approach to counter the spectre of a world-wide influence who projects such abject – yet dangerous – nonsense! Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are a form of...
Wednesday May 8 is the day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the incredible value staff networks/resource groups bring to individuals, workplaces and wider society. But what exactly is a staff network? And why do you need one? A staff network is a group of...
In 2009, OVO was born to make energy better for people and the planet. Today, OVO is trusted by around four million customers with their home energy, EV charging, green tech upgrades and more. As a valued member of Inclusive Companies, we know the OVO team very...
Companies can learn so much from local diverse community groups and organisations. They really are the superpower which needs to be unleashed. It’s pretty obvious if you stop and think about it: they are closer to the talented and diverse people whose outlook,...
Executive Chief People Officer Sharon Malhi joined the Trust in April 2019 and has worked as a Senior HR Professional for over 15 years. Sharon is an Alumni of the NHS HR Graduate Management Training Scheme and gained her membership of the CIPD in 2008 following...
Top 50 inclusive employers’ report reveals Inclusion, rather than diversity, is what will bring the most change within workplaces and society at large. As employers seek to address diversity in their workplace, they should be looking beyond simply ‘making up the...
Emma’s position as the first Executive Director for ED&I at EMCOR UK is pivotal in defining the organisation’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Leading with authenticity and compassion, she cultivates an inclusive culture that...
