Zero Discrimination Day
2025-03-01

National Wheelchair User Day
2025-03-01

Disability Day of Mourning
2025-03-01

Bisexual Health Awareness Month
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31

Endometriosis Action Month
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31

Brain Tumour Awareness Month
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31

Women’s History Month
2025-03-01 - 2025-03-31

World Teen Mental Health Day
2025-03-02

National Employee Appreciation Day
2025-03-07

British Science Week
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-16

International Women’s Day
2025-03-08

International Women Of Colour Day
2025-03-08

Supporting Every Journey: Simple ways your organisation can foster inclusion for colleagues on a fertility journey
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Online Webinar
Inclusive Companies are proud to partner with Fertility Matters at Work & Auto Trader UK on an insightful webinar focussing on ‘Supporting Every Journey: Simple ways your organisation can foster inclusion for colleagues on a fertility journey’. We are thrilled to invite you and your colleagues to explore this important topic.
At least 1 in 6 people globally are affected by infertility (WHO). This means that it’s highly likely you have a friend or colleague who is facing a fertility issue right now. Juggling this huge emotional and physical challenge undoubtedly has an impact at work.
Fertility Matters at Work is the leading training provider for fertility support in the workplace. They have reported that 69.5% of employees took sick leave whilst going through treatment, whilst 1 in 3 considered leaving their jobs (Peppy, FMAW, BICA, 2023) and in a more recent study, 18% actually did leave their jobs due to a lack of support (Fertility Network UK and Fertifa, 2023).
We will also be joined by Auto Trader, who have been working hard over the past 4.5 years to raise awareness and increase education internally around this topic. Sharing their experiences, this Fertility Friendly employer will open up the conversation on fertility to highlight how workplaces can do to support their people.
A powerful line up of keynote speakers will be joining us for this insightful online event. During this session we will hear from those with lived experience and employers sharing best practice. We will delve deep into this topic during our panel session, as well as explore inexpensive and simple methods that can be implemented to foster a culture of support and understanding for employees navigating this sensitive topic.

Featured speakers and panellists include:

Natlie Silverman, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Fertility Matters at Work
Sheryl McKean, Principal Delivery Lead, Auto Trader UK
Rebecca Percy, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, EON.UK
Marina Leleko, Head of Talent, John Sisk & Son Ltd

Purim
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-14

Sign Language Week
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-23

Neurodiversity Celebration Week
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-23

So you think you’re inclusive? Creating a genuinely disability inclusive workplace
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Webinar
With 1 in 3 of us impacted by disability, disability inclusion must be embedded throughout your organisation. This requires it to be ‘business as usual’ as opposed to something that is considered an ‘extra’ or an ‘add on’. However, disability is a huge topic, and it can be difficult to know where to start your journey of building a disability inclusive workplace.
This interactive webinar is designed to empower organisations to foster disability inclusion by addressing three critical areas: creating an inclusive workplace culture, enhancing recruitment practices through a disability lens, and effectively engaging with disabled students in early careers recruitment.
We will start by looking at how to create a genuinely inclusive workplace culture where employees feel empowered to be open about their disabilities and have equitable access to the support they require to thrive. We will then move on to look at inclusive recruitment; whilst no organization intentionally builds barriers into its recruitment processes, unintended obstacles often remain. This segment will include reviewing your end-to-end recruitment process through a disability lens in order to identify potential barriers at each stage. And finally, we will look at student recruitment. With an increasing number of disabled students graduating from universities, organisations must adapt their approaches to tap into this talent pool. As well as authentic engagement it will also require organisations to challenge their traditional assessment methods which often rely on rigid assessments, communication skills and cultural fit.
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
• Understand how to cultivate an inclusive culture that encourages openness and supports all employees.
• Be equipped to identify and address barriers in recruitment processes, ensuring fairness and accessibility.
• Learn actionable strategies to engage with disabled students, strengthening early careers recruitment and developing future leaders.

About the facilitator
Helen Cooke, CEO of MyPlus, is a leading authority in disability employment, with specific expertise in student recruitment. She founded MyPlus with the vision of ensuring that disability is no barrier to career success.
Through MyPlus, Helen empowers organisations to build disability inclusive practices & recognise the value of hiring disabled talent; clients include bp, EY, J.P. Morgan, Linklaters, and the BBC.
Helen also established the MyPlus Students’ Club, an innovative platform providing disabled students with essential resources and confidence to successfully transition from education to employment. The website also profiles inclusive employers and connects them directly with this increasing talent pool.
Helen’s approach is shaped by her HR and recruitment background, along with lived experience as a wheelchair user. Helen began her career with Marks & Spencer and Mars before founding MyPlus in 2005. Listed on the SHAW TRUST Disability Power 100 and Cranfield’s Women to Watch, MyPlus is also a Valuable 500 member and a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader.

Single Parents Day
2025-03-21

World Down Syndrome Day
2025-03-21

International Day of Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2025-03-21

Empowering women: Breaking barriers in the Modern Workplace
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
Join us for an inspiring webinar spotlighting IATA’s groundbreaking 25by2025 initiative, which is driving transformative change in the aviation industry. Launched in 2019, this global effort unites 217 signatories in a shared commitment to increase female representation in senior leadership roles and traditionally underrepresented areas by 25% by 2025.
Discover how this initiative is reshaping aviation, empowering women, and breaking barriers, with real progress already visible: the number of female CEOs has soared from 3 to 32, and the industry has seen a 25% increase in female pilots. Beyond the numbers, 25by2025 fosters collaboration, shares success stories, and builds a roadmap for a more inclusive future.
Key Takeaways:

Insights from Success Stories: Learn from industry leaders about strategies and best practices driving diversity.
Collaborative Solutions: Explore how organisations are partnering to achieve shared diversity goals.
Practical Guidance: Gain actionable insights and tools to implement meaningful change within your own organisation.
The Impact of 25by2025: Understand the broader implications and its role in fostering global inclusion.

This webinar is designed for D&I professionals, HR leaders, diversity advocates, network chairs, and anyone passionate about building a more inclusive future.

World Bipolar Day
2025-03-30

Eid Mubarak
2025-03-30 - 2025-03-31

Trans Day of Visibility
2025-03-31

Stress Awareness Month
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
Inclusive Companies Webinars & Toolkits
STRESS DETOX
REVITALISING STRESS-BUSTERS WHEN WORKING FROM HOME
11 REVITALIZING STRESS-BUSTERS FOR WORKING WOMEN

Autism Acceptance Month
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
Inclusive Companies Resources
CREATING AN AUTISTIC FRIENDLY WORKING ENVIRONMENT
AUTISM IN THE WORKPLACE: EMBRACING INCLUSIVITY THROUGHOUT NEW WAYS OF WORKING

World Autism Awareness Day
2025-04-02

World Health Day
2025-04-07

National Diversity Awards: Everything You Need to Know About the Nominations Process!
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Founder & CEO Paul Sesay, alongside an incredible panel of judges, sponsors, and past winners!
2025 marks 14 years of The National Diversity Awards celebrating extraordinary role models, charities, and community champions who are making a real difference in equality, diversity, and inclusion across the UK.
With nominations now open (closing 14th May), this is your chance to hear first-hand from those who make it all happen, and those that have different perspectives on the process, from a past winner to an NDA judge. Our expert panel will share powerful insights, experiences, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on what it means to be part of this prestigious movement.
What to Expect:

How the National Diversity Awards are shaping the future of inclusion
A deep dive into the nomination & judging process
Why acknowledging unsung heroes is more important than ever
The vital role of sponsorship in driving diversity initiatives
Inspiring journeys from a past winner & the life-changing impact of an NDA win

Participating panellists:

Paul Sesay, CEO & Founder, The National Diversity Awards
Donna Fraser OBE, 4x Olympian, Inspirational Speaker, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist – NDA Judge
Jess Rad, Founder, The WomenHood – Winner of the Positive Role Model Award for Gender
Coral Taylor, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, HSBC UK – Headline Sponsor
Dawar Hashmi, Director, Penna – NDA Judge

Get involved! This interactive session includes a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask our panel everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the awards.
Whether you’re nominating, supporting, or simply passionate about celebrating diversity—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Eating Disorders: Why it's a Workplace Issue - Facilitated by Ruth Steggles
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
This webinar has been developed as a relaxed information session for groups of parents and staff in your organisation. We encourage you to join the conversation.
Eating disorders are serious and on the rise. They don’t discriminate who they affect. Catching them early makes a big difference to recovery. This informational talk will help you spot the signs early and teach you what to do if you suspect you or someone you know has a problem. This relaxed and informal session will have plenty of time for you to get your questions answered.
As colleagues, managers, and HR professionals, understanding how to offer appropriate support can make a meaningful difference in fostering a compassionate and inclusive workplace.
In this insightful webinar, you will explore how to recognise the signs of eating disorders, navigate sensitive conversations, and create a supportive work environment.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Understanding eating disorders and their impact on workplace well-being
✔️ Recognising signs that a colleague may be struggling
✔️ Do’s and don’ts for supportive conversations
✔️ Creating a workplace culture that fosters well-being and inclusivity
✔️ Accessing resources and professional support options
About the speaker
Ruth steggles daughter developed an eating disorder at twelve. After her daughter’s recovery,Ruth trained as a coach and later a Positive Psychologist. Specialising in mental andemotional well-being, she now specialises in working with parents who have a child with aneating disorder, both 121 and in groups. Ruth delivers The Body Project, an evidence-basedintervention that reduces the incidents of eating disorders. Ruth regularly volunteers with the UK’s Leading eating disorder charity, BEAT.
Website: www.ruthsteggles.co.uk
Substack: www.substack.com/ruthsteggles
Email: ruth@ruthsteggles.co.uk
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