Does DEI need to DIE?
Is DEI dead in 2024? Elon Musk certainly thinks so… and I might be inclined to agree with him, but not for the reasons you think. Find out why…
What’s the right acronym to use for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion?
Have you got acronym overwhelm?! EDI, DEI, DEIB, DIE, JEDI… which one should you use? Find out here.
Safe spaces are by design…
Making spaces safe is vital for inclusion. Here’s how to do it.
Why Leaders need humanity right now…
Leaders need compassion and humility now more than ever. Here are things Leaders must be doing today in every business.
Inclusive recruitment – how to get it right!
This week on my Speaking of Inclusion… podcast, I sat down with Jo Major from Diversity In Recruitment to talk all about how to get recruitment right. Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation…
What is Privilege?
Understand what privilege is, what it isn’t, and the ways in which is shows up in ourselves and our workplaces.
4 Reasons why YOUR learning is the foundation to DEI.
You’re busy, I know this. We all are.
Sometimes we can get so focused on the job we forget why we’re doing it in the first place, or who we’re doing it for. A lot like DEI work actually. We get so eager to leap into action and do the work, we forget to check in with ourselves to ask why is it important, and who is it important to?
Here’s 4 reasons why YOUR learning is the foundation of DEI work.
2023’s Top Leadership Skill is Inclusive Leadership
With the current pressure to attract and retain talent at an all-time high, creating a company culture that enables people to thrive is a must for businesses that want to be in with even a chance of winning the commitment of the ever-elusive candidate. Find out how inclusive leadership can solve this challenge - and many others too…
Everything you need to know about pronouns.
Pronouns seem to be popping up everywhere! On emails, zoom names, in person introductions. But what exactly are they, and why is everyone talking about them now?
Tis the season to be jolly…
For those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you all the fah-la-la-la-la-ing your heart desires. But as you’re doing that, please take a beat to remember that not everyone around you will be celebrating Christmas, and we need to talk about why…
What is transphobia?
The world is becoming an increasingly unsafe and hostile place for trans people, and the UK is no exception. This article will help you to better understand transphobia. What it is, what is looks like, and why there should not be a trans or gender identity “debate”, only support for people who want to live their lives as themselves.
How silence can be an ally’s superpower…
Allyship is a verb. It’s about action. But sometimes we can forget that choosing not to do something is also an act of allyship. The work in allyship is about understanding when our voices are and are not required, and knowing that we have the influence and platform to elevate the voices that matter.
How to speak up?
How do we speak up when we see or hear something we feel is wrong? This is always a tricky one to navigate. We understand more, and we want to step up as an ally. But how do we do this? There are a number of ways, and the simplest I have found can be split into two groups. Calling In and Calling Out.
What is ableism?
Pretty much everyone who is not disabled will, at some point, take part in something that is ableist. In this article we can bring awareness to the ways in which ableist language and behaviours present in our lives, and take steps to remove them!
3 Ways to be Anti-Racist TODAY!
3 ways to be anti-racist TODAY! We live in a world now where simply not being racist is not enough to turn the tide. We must move to a position of being actively anti-racist to make real and long-lasting change possible.
Racism: Who benefits?
Racism is a huge issue. It has been centuries in the making, and it is so inter-woven in the fabric of society that a collection of articles isn’t going to revolutionise anything. But it will provide you with a level of understanding, for you to confidently challenge situations that you feel are not ok, and to create open dialogue about how racism shows up in your work, your home and your life.
What white people need to understand about racism
Most white people believe that racism is simply a case of not liking Black or Brown people, saying offensive things, or belonging to certain racist groups or organisation. And yes, these things are racist. But words and actions of this manner are not the entirety of racism. Here’s what you need to know to be an active ally and stand up against racism.