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SUMMARY:Inclusive Recruitment with Hannah Crawford (She/Her)
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive job market\, fostering an inclusive recruitment process is not just a moral imperative but a business advantage. During this session\, Hannah Crawford\, Talent Acquisition Manager at DFS and Sofology Retail will share her journey on inclusive recruitment strategies designed to help organisations attract\, hire\, and retain a diverse workforce. \nSo\, whether you’re a hiring manager\, an HR professional\, or just someone who cares about fairness and inclusion\, join Hannah to discuss how to put steps in to your hiring process to ensure inclusivity and fairness throughout\, what the benefits are of doing it and how it helps your candidates be the best selves! \n\nAbout Facilitator: \n“I’m excited to share a bit about myself and my journey in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. My current role is Talent Acquisition Manager at DFS and Sofology Retail and we’ve been working hard to create hiring practices that welcome and celebrate a diverse range of talent. \nI’m all about fighting for what’s right\, and for me\, that means making sure everyone has a fair shot\, no matter where they come from. This passion isn’t just part of my job- it’s a personal mission. I love breaking down barriers and building environments where every voice is heard and valued. \nOver the years\, I’ve faced and tackled many challenges in making recruitment more inclusive. These experiences have taught me a lot about what works and what doesn’t. I’ve seen how diversity can drive success and innovation in a company\, and I’m eager to share what I’ve learned and hear your thoughts too.” \n\n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/inclusive-recruitment-with-hannah-crawford-she-her/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:The National Diversity Awards Networking Showcase!
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Celebrate\, Collaborate\n\nThis invitation only event in partnership with the new headline Sponsors HSBC UK celebrates our shortlist ahead of this year’s much anticipated ceremony. \nDate: 11th September\nLocation: HSBC UK\, 1 Centenary Sq\, Birmingham B1 1HQ\nTime: 11.15am – 15.00pm \nJoin us for an inspiring and unforgettable afternoon at the National Diversity Award Networking Showcase\, a celebration dedicated to honouring and connecting the trailblazers and alumni of the UK’s largest diversity awards. This special gathering unites positive role models\, business leaders and unsung diversity champions from across the UK to forge powerful new connections\, collaborate\, and drive meaningful change. \nThis year marks the monumental 13th anniversary of the National Diversity Awards\, celebrating thousands of charities\, role models\, and community heroes across the UK for their devotion to enhancing equality\, diversity\, and inclusion. The crème de la crème of past and present National Diversity Award winners\, shortlisted nominees\, judges\, and sponsors will be in attendance\, serving as the perfect means to celebrate and share your stories. \nWhat to expect: \nMeet the Nominees: Engage with the distinguished nominees of the National Diversity Awards who have made extraordinary contributions to advancing diversity and inclusion in their communities. \nNetwork with Leaders: Connect with influential leaders\, change-makers\, and advocates from a broad spectrum of diverse communities including some of this year’s sponsors and judges. This is a unique opportunity to share experiences\, ideas\, and strategies for fostering positive change. \nCelebrate Unsung Heroes: Recognise and celebrate the unsung heroes who work tirelessly behind the scenes and gain insights into their impactful work. \nBe Part of Our Story: We are creating a special video that will highlight what makes each of our nominees proud to be different. This video will be showcased on the night of the National Diversity Awards\, celebrating your unique contributions to diversity and inclusion. \nFeaturing a guided networking session\, a panel session\, and a host of inspirational speakers\, this exciting event will provide unprecedented networking opportunities in a spectacular celebration of inclusion. (Itinerary and details to follow) \nWe are thrilled to offer you two complimentary tickets to attend this event – we encourage you to join us! *Please note this event is on a ‘first come first served’ basis* \nFor further information and to register\, please contact info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk\nKind Regards\,\nThe National Diversity Awards
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/the-national-diversity-awards-networking-showcase/
LOCATION:HSBC UK\, 1 Centenary Sq\, Birmingham\, B1 1HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:IC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240822T120000
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SUMMARY:Unite to Succeed: Who are Male Allies\, Why Are They Needed\, and How Can They Help?
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Alex Robinson from Yellow Sky \nMen are\, broadly speaking\, better catered for than most. We know this\, but are we missing a trick when we talk about men and inclusion? Who are these men\, how can they help to make workplaces more Equitable\, Diverse\, and Inclusive? Why should they; what’s in it for them? \nJoin us for a thought-provoking talk designed for business leaders and HR professionals committed to creating inclusive workplaces. \nThis session looks at the role of male allies in enhancing organisational culture\, breaking down generational and intersectional perspectives to address the real challenges and opportunities in allyship. \nWe’ll explore real-world barriers\, and arm you with actionable strategies through engaging case studies. \nWhether you’re looking to refine your existing initiatives or start new ones\, this talk will equip you with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change. \nRegister now to be part of shaping a more successful future! \n\nAbout Alex \nAlex Robinson\, founder of ‘Yellow Sky’\, started his venture in January 2024 after 15 years in Rail Operations Leadership\, a sector known for its predominantly male workforce. \nHis journey in the Rail Industry was marked by his personal commitment to building large\, diverse\, and inclusive frontline and management teams. His hands-on approach and dedication to promoting equality have made significant strides towards reshaping workplace culture in a traditionally uniform field. \nAlex’s extensive real-life experience brings an authentic and relatable perspective to his talks. He regularly engages audiences with his insights on male allyship\, leadership\, and the nuances of creating a supportive workplace for all. \nKnown for his empathetic and reflective nature\, Alex’s presentations are brought to life with humour and thoughtfulness\, making complex topics accessible and engaging. His ability to connect with people at all levels of an organisation cements his status as a sought-after speaker and consultant for workplace diversity.
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/unite-to-succeed-who-are-male-allies-why-are-they-needed-and-how-can-they-help/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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SUMMARY:What's Next? Proactive Approaches to Strengthen LGBTQ+ Inclusion Beyond Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Join me\, Lucian Main\, for an engaging and insightful webinar titled “What Next?” where we’ll explore how companies can extend their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond the colourful celebrations of Pride Month. As a transgender male\, I bring firsthand experience and a passionate perspective on creating truly inclusive environments. \nIn this one-hour\, open-to-all session\, as a panel we will discuss practical\, proactive strategies that organisations can implement to foster a supportive and inclusive culture for LGBTQ+ employees year-round. Topics will include: \n\nNotable Awareness Days\nCreating safe and inclusive spaces\nSupporting employee resource groups\nEnsuring representation and visibility\nQ&A with panel\n\nThis webinar is designed for business leaders\, HR professionals\, and anyone committed to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion in their workplace. By attending\, you will gain actionable insights and leave with a clear vision to make a meaningful impact within your organisation. It will be an informal discussion\, with lots of opportunity to ask questions. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow together. Let’s move beyond the rainbow and create lasting change. Sign up now for “What Next?” and be part of the future of inclusion. \n\nGuest Speakers \nLucian Main (He/Him) \nLucian Main (He/Him) is an ED&I Partnership Executive at Inclusive Companies with a passion for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)\, Lucian believes in their transformative power to enhance workplace culture\, drive engagement\, and promote a sense of belonging. He actively participates in and supports various ERGs\, recognising their crucial role in creating a more equitable and supportive workplace for everyone. Lucian like the rest of his panel understands the impact that 365 LGBTQ+ Inclusion can have. \n\nEvie Crutchley (she/they/it) \nEvie Crutchley (she/they/it) is a Data Engineer at Auto Trader and a facilitator of their LGBT+ network. \nIn the former role\, she creates and maintains tools\, models and infrastructure to ensure that customers and colleagues have accurate data on the performance of adverts and the health of the automotive market. \nMore relevantly\, in the latter role\, they work both internally and externally to raise awareness of issues facing the LGBT+ community\, and run events\, socials and campaigns to support and celebrate the identities of all of our colleagues. \nAs a transgender woman\, she’s benefitted immensely from the care and community that a well-established employee network provides\, and is zealously enthusiastic about making sure others get similar levels of understanding and support. \n\nOscar Hoyle (They/Them)  \nOscar Hoyle is the Chief Executive Officer of Blossom LGBT CIC. Blossom is a non-profit organisation with the focus of empowering LGBTQIA+ young adults to succeed without the fear of discrimination\, offering a number of group and one-to-one services across the UK. Oscar aims to create change through using the voices and experiences of the young adults that they and their team supports at Blossom to create tangible and evidence grounded support for businesses. \n\n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/whats-next/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:‘Free to be me’: Celebrating this South Asian Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Getting ready to Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month? Our upcoming webinar celebrates this South Asian Heritage Month’s theme – ‘Free to be me’. During this session we will be joined by our esteemed facilitator Laks Mann\, accompanied by 3 dynamic panellists \nwho will share their personal journeys of bringing their authentic self to\, and beyond the workplace. Together\, we’ll delve into the heart of inclusivity\, drawing inspiration from direct experiences to pave the way for a more inclusive future not just during SAHM but year-round. This event is a great chance to celebrate the essence of what it means to be and work alongside individuals with South Asian Heritage. \n\nFacilitated by Laks Mann \nLaks Mann is a Creative Strategist and an award-winning Diversity and Inclusion Champion with a career spanning the corporate\, charitable\, and public sectors. \nLaks currently works with the College of Policing building its first-ever National Talent Development Strategy.  Laks previously qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC before joining JLL and Deutsche Bank\, later moving to the charity sector to work in sustainability\, before embarking on a career in policing. \nLaks is a Mayor of London appointed Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor to City Hall\, a Trustee and LGBTQ+ Lead for South Asian Heritage Month\, a Trustee for global wellbeing charity caba\, and is the Founder of Gaysians UK. \nLaks is a British LGBT+ Awards 2024 Finalist\, was named in the inaugural Diversity Power List 2022/23 honouring the UK’s Top 50 D&I changemakers\, and is the Winner of the LGBT+ Positive Role Model 2020 Award at the prestigious National Diversity Awards.  Laks was a Finalist at the Rainbow Honours 2022 and the British Diversity Awards 2020\, and was also listed in the Top 30 BAME Leaders of 2020 by the University of Oxford and House of Commons. \n\nPanellists  \nAnna Dilku \nAnna Dilku leads Aviva’s corporate social media\, having gained diverse experience across multiple communications disciplines since starting her career at the world’s largest media agency\, WPP. She was the founding co-chair of Aviva Balance and has since co-chaired the organisation’s award-winning multicultural network\, Aviva Origins. She has represented UN Women UK at the Commission on the Status of Women for the last 4 years and her work in inclusion has earned her Women in Finance’s Outstanding Contribution Award\, Advertising Week’s Future is Female Award and CommsHero’s EDI Award. Anna is listed 8th globally in YouTube’s EMpower top 100 role models and features in the Media Leader’s Future 100 Club. \n\nTokeer Ahmed \nTokeer Ahmed has been working within the IT industry for nearly 20 years. He helps clients with their digital transformations by delivering and implementing customer relationship management solutions using Salesforce. Since 2012\, he has been a consultant at Capgemini where he currently leads a team of over 150 consultants. \nTokeer is also very passionate about diversity and inclusion. He embodies a commitment to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion through his multifaceted roles. As Chair of the Race & Equality Network (REN) at Capgemini UK since 2021\, he has spearheaded initiatives to foster a more inclusive workplace. Under his leadership\, REN expanded to include five sub-networks for various faith communities\, facilitating understanding and unity. Tokeer played a pivotal role in creating an anti-racism toolkit and organized workshops addressing career challenges faced by people of colour. His impact extends beyond Capgemini\, supporting mentoring schemes for young Black women and delivering inspirational talks for organisations like The Prince’s Trust. \nIn 2023 and 2024 he made it on the Empower Top 100 Role Model List\, as well as the Global Diversity List 2023. He was also nominated for Inspirational Role Model at the European Diversity Awards. He has been nominated for Ally of the Year at the Black Tech Achievement Awards and most recently became the winner of Diversity Ally of the Year at the Digital Revolution Awards 2024. \n\nPepi Sappal \nFounder and Director of Fair Play Talks and the Head of PR & Communications at myGwork\, Pepi Sappal has a long history of writing on diversity\, equity\, inclusion and wellbeing issues\, as well as HR\, business\, marketing and international management\, spanning more than two decades for publications\, such as the Wall St Journal (WSJ)\, Dow Jones and Edge Magazine. She was also the diversity columnist for the WSJ for a number of years\, and the former editor of several business magazines such as the British Chambers of Commerce’s National Review and HR publications  Global HR\, HR World and Human Resources Magazine. Pepi is also a judge for the Inclusive Awards. \n\n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/free-to-be-me-celebrating-this-south-asian-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Making Equity\, Diversity and inclusion Everyone’s Business: Building Accountability at all levels
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Anna Sirmoglou | Mott Macdonald \n\nIn this session\, we will discuss how Mott MacDonald is integrating Equality\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI) into its organisational practices. We will delve into our inclusive behaviour campaign aimed at cultivating a more respectful and welcoming workplace culture. The session will also highlight our reciprocal mentoring scheme\, which facilitates mutual learning and understanding among employees from diverse backgrounds. Additionally\, we will outline our approach to setting and tracking EDI performance goals to ensure measurable progress and accountability. This session is designed to provide insights and strategies that others can adopt to enhance their own EDI efforts. \nAbout Anna: \nAnna Sirmoglou is the Europe and UK Mott Macdonald Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) lead./ She leads the development and delivery of the regional EDI strategy which includes the design and implementation of practices\, initiatives and programmes that foster an environment of inclusion for the workforce./ Anna has extensive experience in the field of diversity and inclusion\, supporting positive outcomes in the public\, private and third sectors./ Anna has a strong transport inclusion and accessibility background./ Other key areas of focus include diversity management\, strategic planning\, community engagement and fostering a culture that makes change possible./ Anna holds a Master of Science in International Relations and a Doctorate in Political Science. \n\n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/making-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-everyones-business-building-accountability-at-all-levels/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240704T110000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Toxic Cultures in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session where we dive deep into understanding and transforming workplace culture. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore the intricacies of organisational culture through the lens of the PSI Culture Framework. \nWe’ll dissect the 6 dimensions and key components that underpin a healthy workplace culture\, and explore the 5 levels of culture within an organisation – shedding light on how they contribute to organisational success. \nWe’ll also delve into: \n\nThe Hierarchy of Psychological Safety\, a roadmap that outlines the levels of responsibility organisations have in cultivating a psychologically safe environment.\nThe 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety\, providing a practical framework for applying the principles of the Hierarchy and PSI Culture Framework in your organisation.\nThe Pledges and Self-Assessment questions\, designed to enable reflection on your workplace culture and take meaningful steps towards positive change.\n\nBy the end of this session\, you will be empowered to navigate toxic cultures\, identify signs and sources of toxicity and promote psychological safety within your organisation. \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your workplace culture and create an environment where your people thrive. \n  \n\nAbout Gina \nGina Battye\, Founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute\, is a global leader and trailblazer in workplace psychological safety. Through her pioneering work with the 5 Pillars and the Hierarchy of Psychological Safety\, Gina has revolutionised the approach to inclusion\, belonging and organisational culture. Her innovative methodologies have been embraced by multinational corporations worldwide\, earning her reputation as a visionary leader in the field. \n 
URL:https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/event/navigating-toxic-cultures-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:IC Events,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inclusive Companies":MAILTO:info@inclusivecompanies.co.uk
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