Diversity & Inclusion

The Social Mobility Commission Commission Top Tips and Inspiration for Employers

The Social Mobility Commission presents its new videos for employers.

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Apprenticeships – Why Hiring Diverse Talent is Smart Business

Alexandra Sufit discusses apprenticeships and diversity and how a diverse workforce makes for better business.

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Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (Bame) Women, Mental Health and Covid-19

Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Equality Director at Business in the Community, shares with us some useful guidance on the impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities in the UK.

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Ethnicity and The Economics of Covid-19

Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Equality Director at Business in the Community, shares with us some useful guidance on the impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities in the UK.

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How do Positive Action and Positive Discrimination Differ in Practice?

'Positive action' continues to be implemented by employers everywhere as a means of levelling the playfield for disadvantaged groups within the workplace. However, what is the difference between 'positive action' and 'positive discrimination', and how do we implement this kind of initiative effectively?

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‘We Cannot Tackle Racism Without an Intersectional Approach’: Interview With Cllr Sharon Thompson

Inequality is often understood from a perspective that categorises different marginalised groups, sometimes dividing their experiences and neglecting to see the cross over between multiple identities. In this interview, we discuss the need for change with Cllr Sharon Thompson of Birmingham City Council.

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How Can We Encourage Men to Interrupt Sexism at Work?

We can’t rely on individuals alone to dismantle sexism; we must also change the fabric of our organisations. This article will outline what prevents men from speaking up against sexism at work and how this can be tackled.

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Overcoming Barriers for Ethnic Minority Candidates Entering the Workplace

BME individuals make up only 10% of the workforce and hold only 6% of top management positions. Racial inequality in the workplace can be a key deterrent to ethnic minority candidates. Rupa Mooker, of the Law Society of Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Committee, discussed the need for visible role models to inspire young people.

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Unconscious Bias Training

Rupa Mooker, Business Director, People and Development at McRoberts Law Firm and member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Committee, shares her views on why UBT should be a minimum requirement in diversity and inclusion training.

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Moving Forward With Conversations About Racial Inequality

Following the shocking events that inspired a resurgence in the Black Lives Matter movement last year, there have been concerted efforts to address racial inequality in our society. Given that we spend the majority of our lives in work, challenging racial discrimination in the workplace is an essential part of this movement.

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Creating a More Inclusive Recruitment Process

This article explores measures that can be taken to encourage a diverse and inclusive recruitment process.

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Positive Changes: How Covid-19 has Accelerated Change for Women in Work

Caroline Waters OBE, Interim Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission shares her insights on how the pandemic has brought about positive change for working women.

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