The current workplace landscape is witnessing a growing emphasis on religion and belief inclusion. This is crucial for creating a genuinely inclusive environment respecting a range of beliefs. Strides have been made to include various religious events and holidays, as well as reflection spaces for religious individuals. However, challenges persist, such as a lack of respect and tolerance towards different cultures and sometimes discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional. Companies need to engage effectively with employees to understand and meet their religious and belief-related needs. Religion and belief is one of the 9 ‘protected characteristics’ covered by discrimination law in the 2010 Equality Act, however:
Join us at the Religious Inclusion: Uniting Beliefs at Work Conference 2025 to collaborate on innovative approaches to harness the full potential of your organisation. Learn and benefit from a series of best practice case studies on a range of topics including creating flexible workplace policies to promote religious inclusivity, engaging with employees to assess their religious needs, and celebrating religious visibility and expression to create an open and productive working environment for all. You will also have the chance to network with senior colleagues and learn methods to drive support and wellbeing services that will allow your organisation to create an inclusive religious and belief environment.
Why Attend:
✓ Hear high-level keynotes on the latest initiatives in Religion and Belief Inclusion at Work from experts across a range of sectors
✓ Learn from case studies showcasing best practices in producing policies for religious diversity, support structures for employees, and celebrating such diversity
✓ Network with senior colleagues from a variety of sectors
✓ Gain 4 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Registration
Chairs Opening Remarks
Keynote: Building Friendly Inter-Faith Workplaces
Keynote: Celebrating Religious Visibility and Expression
Lianne Hewson, Equality Diversity Inclusion Officer, Devon County Council (CONFIRMED)
Case Study: Institutional Advantages to Building Religiously Inclusive Workplaces
Questions and Answers
Comfort Break
Lived Experience: Facilitating Open Discussions about Faith in the Workplace
Phil Champain, Director,The Faith and Belief Forum (CONFIRMED)
Keynote: Building Beyond Tolerance: Mutual Understanding of Faith
Case Study: Strategies in Practise: Religious Belief Inclusion
Questions and Answers
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Conference Close
Senior Lecturer
University of Surrey
Director
All Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief
Customer & Product Manager
Aviva
President
Religious Freedom & Business Foundation
Engagement and Business Support Officer, Chair – Hindu Network
Department for Education
Head of Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
University of Derby
A fantastic event with really informative and engaging sessions and speakers! I am going away from today’s conference with lots of new ideas, areas for consideration and new contacts, all of which will support us as we progress on our journey of developing an Interfaith network.
This was an enjoyable and informative event. Lots to take away and use to inform future developments.
Helpful session – informative.
Interesting session, gives a lot of food for thought.
Why Attend:
✓ Hear high-level keynotes on the latest initiatives in Religion and Belief Inclusion at Work from experts across a range of sectors
✓ Learn from case studies showcasing best practices in producing policies for religious diversity, support structures for employees, and celebrating such diversity
✓ Network with senior colleagues from a variety of sectors
✓ Gain 4 hours of CPD points towards your yearly quota
Job Title Example | Organisation Example |
HR Officers | Civil Service |
Head’s of EDI | Schools |
Culture and Engagement Officer | Universities |
Recruitment Advisors | Charities |
Line Managers | Private Business |
Network Leads | Police |
Diversity Leaders | Finance Services |
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
Your delegate place at this leading conference gives you: Full access to the conference; E-guide; Networking opportunities during the day; Access to presentations post conference; 8 CPD Points.
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