Directing Towards Diversity

Image via Pexels   As a consumer, you have the power to direct your money towards companies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Doing so helps create a more inclusive world and supports businesses owned by women, people of colour, and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some tips on how to use … Continued

Linguistic Racism and Accent Bias

  Unconscious bias, where our attitudes and stereotypes influence how we perceive and act out of our conscious awareness, can manifest itself in many ways. It may lead us to have conscious/unconscious negative judgments about individuals who speak non-standard forms of speech or by taking the linguistically privileged stance overlooking the linguistic and cultural diversity … Continued

Helping Your Organisation Be The Best It Can Be

Be the best you can be this year by becoming a more inclusive organisation – and then watch your business grow. There is a whole waiting workforce among our refugee population. By unlocking it, you will unlock a wealth of skills and talent that will help your business prosper and grow.

Bristol After Stroke – Supporting People With Stroke For 40 Years

Stroke is the 4th single leading cause of death and is a leading cause of disability. It happens suddenly, without warning, and can turn lives upside down.  Bristol After Stroke is a local independent charity whose mission is to support people to adapt to life after stroke. You may not have heard of us but … Continued

Holocaust Memorial Day talk 2023, featuring Smajo Bešo

“As well as remembering all those who died during the Holocaust and in genocides across the world, we vow to come together to learn more about the past and to stand against prejudice and hatred today.” Berkeley Wilde, Executive Director, The Diversity Trust To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2023, the Diversity Trust organised an event, … Continued

Why ESEA celebrations and community are important as ever in the UK and beyond

  Asian Leadership Collective are the official hosts of #ESEAEats, an annual celebration of East Asian and Southeast Asian (ESEA) culture and heritage storytelling through food. The #ESEAEats campaign was started in 2020 by co-founders Anna Chan, founder and director of Asian Leadership Collective, and Georgie Ma, award winning podcast host of Chinese Chippy Girl. This November’s … Continued

So, what is diversity and inclusion all about?

A question still asked… For those working in organisational human recourses management, this will be a key daily consideration. But what about the rest of the organisation? What about our profession? What about our community? What about you? Diversity and inclusion is so much more than policies, programs, or headcounts. It’s about a fundamental belief … Continued

Diversity News – Autumn 2022

Our Autumn Newsletter is abundant with highlights and positive stories for reflection and inspiration! As the nights draw in and the temperature starts to drop, we reflect on some of our achievements, as we continue to influence social change for a fairer society. Autumn Newsletter 2022 The Diversity Trust

Diversity in Menopause

Everybody who is affected by menopause, experiences it differently. The peri-menopause (the time before the actual menopause, when the majority of the symptoms occur) comes with over 50 different symptoms, varying from the commonly known hot flushes, weight gain and hair loss, to the less commonly known, electric shocks! Other factors come into play too, … Continued