The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023
We summarise the key results of the Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023, highlight legal duties employers should be aware of, and provide practical best practice tips.
Article by 10 August 2023
Embracing equity this International Women’s Day
In a perfect world, equality sure sounds great. The same treatment for everybody? What’s not to like?! But the thing is, equality only really works if we’re all the same to begin with. Which of course we’re not. In reality, aiming for equity presents much fairer and more effective goalposts.
Article by 8 March 2023
Overcoming the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are important elements of any forward-thinking organisation. They create a culture that celebrates differences, encourages collaboration and strengthens team dynamics. However, achieving diversity and inclusion is no easy task. In a world where many workplaces are dominated by one demographic group or type of person, creating a truly diverse and inclusive environment can be a constant challenge.
Article by 7 March 2023
Nusrat Ghani Allegations Show When Equal Opportunities Are Lacking in Grievances
Ms. Ghani’s experience, regardless of the future outcomes of a formal inquiry, suggests a concerning disregard for equality within the current government, with the response to date providing stark learnings for any organisation keen to create an inclusive and positive working culture.
Article by 15 February 2022
Providing an equal platform to disabled employees
It's time that employers acted to ensure that the 20% of their staff that are affected by disability, are given the tools and facilities to thrive at work.
Article by 2 December 2021
Empowering your diverse frontline workforce with inclusive technology
Frontline workers are the first people to see your brand, interact with your customers and ultimately, the ones who leave a lasting impression. Customers rely on the services our frontline workforce provide. Your business depends on the operational tasks they perform. And finally, your brand and reputation is based on their success.
Article by 12 April 2021
A level battlefield – Equal opportunities
We have come a long way since organisations first started discussing equal opportunities and equality. Equal opportunity is the right to be treated without discrimination and equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunity.
Article by 6 March 2020
Finding our way through the uncomfortable truths – whistleblowing, bullying and harassment
When we encounter whistleblowing, bullying and harassment, we are confronted by the need to discuss the thorny issue of the “truth” and our perception of it. The investigation of and search for an objective truth is often driven by a need to establish right and wrong. This is followed, in some form or other, by the identification of a perpetrator and a victim, of a “crime” and punishment. This can cause us to be very cautious with our words and the truths we affiliate ourselves with. It can also cause us to oversimplify the issues, avoid the grey areas and curtail discussions that are difficult. This leads to a breakdown of trust and, with that, an unwillingness to be truthful for fear of unfair incrimination.
Article by 17 July 2019
How to increase diversity in the workplace
Diversity in the workplace matters. Although organisations have different drivers and methods for improving inclusion, it makes sense that diversity ... View Article
Article by 25 June 2019
Inclusion – Here’s looking at you
I have a very painful memory from high school. At the start of one year the girl who had been ... View Article
Article by 10 March 2015