If you truly want to celebrate your colleagues’ hard work, it’s crucial to create a safe and welcoming space that is inclusive and enables everyoneto celebrate, should they so wish. In our multi-cultural society and workplaces, at this time of year, we might first...
In a world that often feels divided, getting diversity right is more important than ever. When diversity is embraced, it becomes such a powerful force that not only strengthens communities, fostering cohesion, but also creates a society where tolerance and optimism...
Prior to the recent General Election which brought Labour into government, when it came to addressing pay gaps, women had stronger protection than any other group of people. The Gender Pay Gap had long been recognised and it became law for organisations with a...
Did you know that many Jewish people are frightened to reveal their identity? They won’t wear the clothes they want to for fear of attacks? That their social media accounts are bombarded with hatred? It is said that 70% of Jewish people living within...
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...
