Mind the gap: why training is vital to pursuing transgender inclusion
Research reveals that L&D and HR professionals are largely ignorant of transgender issues. Urgent training is needed to address this.
Ending workplace racism starts with talking
Another high-profile employer – the Church of England – has been exposed as trying to keep staff grievances under wraps, according to a BBC Panorama investigation. Instead, the Church is accused of “buying silence” as well as the tactical use of non-disclosure agreements. The picture presented by the Panorama programme is one of insensitivity and […]
Drawing Attention to the SubConscious
Sometimes, I think, learning requires no more than shining a light on what should be obvious; those things that are going on at a subconscious level. It’s like when we were watching Pitch Perfect the other day and learnt that Darth Vader means Dark Father in German. Except, apart from containing an embarrassing admission, this […]
Inclusion is a contact sport managers should be happy to play
Managers need to take an active coaching role to achieve true diversity and inclusion.
Building an inclusive learning environment
Before you can truly achieve inclusion on an organisation-wide level, you need to ensure it’s baked into your learning and development strategy.
The power of experiential learning in building inclusive organisations
To create truly inclusive businesses we need to move beyond classroom diversity training and embrace experiential learning.
Diversity and inclusion: getting it right on the road to recovery
As we reset after the pandemic, now is the time to rebuild our strategies with diversity and inclusion at the forefront.
Badge of Honour
Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve felt conspicuous and out of place? Perhaps you’ve been alone in an empty train carriage when a group of rowdy youths have boarded? Perhaps, to use the old cliché, you’ve found yourself in the wrong pub, wearing the wrong football kit? Or perhaps, you’ve found yourself […]
Seven lessons learned about implementing a diversity and inclusion programme
Seven lessons learnt about implementing a diversity and inclusion programme.
Why gender equality relies on more learning and development for women
Women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, but learning could be just the tool to help them thrive again.
Beating the bias: why D&I training is about talking, not tick-boxes
Why D&I training is about talking, not tick-boxes.
L&D’s role in diversity and inclusion
Redefining leadership: why it’s time for leadership to become more inclusive
Traditional (masculine focused) approaches to leadership are outdated in today’s business environment.
How organisations are bridging the Covid-19 skills gap
Nurturing talent shouldn’t stop during the pandemic.
Q&A: how the L&D industry is tackling its gender diversity problem
L&D leadership has a gender diversity problem – it’s time for change.
Black History Month: How to be an ally to the black community
It’s time for businesses to lead the way in changing the system and promote real equality
What lies beneath: the skills issue undermining inclusive growth
Our education system is failing to nurture the skills the economy needs.
Flexible learning: how online and social learning boost diversity and inclusion
Why online learning is the way forward for inclusive upskilling.
Neurodiversity: maximising talent in the workplace
Neurodiverse employees can bring a lot to an organisation – if you know how best to inspire them.
Team biases: divorce your ideas
We need to focus on encouraging critical thinking to overcome bias.
