More than ever Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the workplace is a growing agenda but just because you have an ED&I lead, or consultant, or perhaps you have a third-party intervention who are delivering EDI training, does not mean that the workplace is authentic about wanting a long lasting change.

This article is not about the companies who aren’t doing anything but rather about the companies who claim to be doing lots, for example during their bidding phase of wanting to win more contracts, or marketing themselves as being a diverse company to work for, through professional looking pictures on their website of minorities, when in fact they are still a very much homogenous organisation.

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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

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

Image by Pexels As a differently-abled person, your health needs are unique, so it’s vital to ensure that your doctors are taking your concerns seriously and providing you with the best possible care. When you have an existing condition, it’s easy for any symptoms you experience to be written off as part of that ailment … Continued

  The growing generational gap within the queer community is only becoming more apparent. Whether it’s online or in-person, older queer people are rarely included in conversations about queer issues, and often find themselves being excluded from queer spaces.  They are also regularly called out for using ‘outdated’ labels to describe themselves. These actions only … Continued

Micro-aggressions have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From my earliest memories in the hairdresser’s chair, fair or tanned (depending on the time of year) I aroused curiosity with my hair and eyebrows ‘too dark and thick to be English’. “Where are you from?” they’d ask. “Where did you … Continued

It’s been wonderful over the last few years to see the number of people demonstrating their understanding of gender diversity by adding their preferred pronouns to email signatures, business cards and professional profiles. 6 million people on LinkedIn have added their pronouns to their profiles in the last year alone and we know that approximately … Continued

Having been through the mainstream education system as a special needs student, I have definitely had my ups and downs.  Primary and secondary school were fine (I did the same lessons as everyone else). However, attitudes changed when I left secondary school to become a college student.

For some individuals, the opportunity to work predominantly from home suits their working style or personality far better. For instance, this guide on neurodiversity in the workplace suggests that many neuro-diverse workers will feel more comfortable working away from others, and this should be supported by employers through more flexible working policies.