Category: Equality Diversity & Inclusion
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Gender diversity in the workplace: why it matters and how companies can implement it
According to a 2020 study from McKinsey & Co, 87% of companies are now committed to gender diversity, compared to their previous study in 2012, when this figure was just 56%. While the dedication towards gender diversity within businesses has significantly increased, it is important for businesses to realise specifically how gender diversity can benefit…
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Diversity Quotas: Are they key to a more inclusive workplace?
2020 has been an eye-opening year about diversity for many, with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement gaining international attention and raising some serious questions about racially motivated violence against black people and police brutality. The video of the death of George Floyd spread across the World within hours and this was one of the…
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Romania launches first Diversity Chamber of Commerce in the world
The world’s first Diversity Chamber of Commerce has been established in Romania in order to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in the country’s business community. The Chamber will serve as a forum where multinationals can interact with Romanian businesses run by individuals from minority groups, that have traditionally been marginalized economically — and…
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Clifford Chance removes gendered language from its communication
Clifford Chance joins Freshfields and Quinn Emmanuel in removing gender-specific language from its contracts and other legal documents. Adopting gender-neutral language in legal documentation is beneficial to the advancement of equality, diversity and inclusion in several ways, according to Clifford Chance’s website. Not only does it promote gender equality, but it also challenges unconscious assumptions…
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Helen Webb, Chief People and Services Officer, Co-op: In these unprecedented times, provide your employees with guidance, not rules
Companies should aim to provide their employees with guidance rather than strict rules as they navigate the world of business post-COVID-19. This is especially true when it comes to providing help to employees that continue to work from home.
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Four obstacles to inclusion in the workplace and how to overcome them
Inclusion in the workplace is fundamental to feeling valued, listened to and respected – it is the starting point for promoting contributions and implementing ideas. According to recent findings by McKinsey & Co, employees who feel included in the workplace are three times more likely to feel committed to their…
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Adeola Onasanwo, Founder of Pink Dynasty: Companies should become more proactive and less reactive, it is imperative that they do their best to dismantle discriminatory systems
In order to show support for movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, businesses…
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When and how to discuss the subject of a long-term health condition with your employer
Broaching the subject of health with your potential employer can be a difficult and nerve-wracking line to navigate. While acknowledging you may need more support or adjustments so that you can perform your role to the best of your ability, you also do not want to seem incapable.
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Investment in diversity and inclusion is slowing down – here is why this is a problem
The pandemic has caused businesses to pause and carefully consider how they allocate their budgets, time and energy. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) still ranks low on the priority list of many companies at the moment, according to studies done by McKinsey & Co and FT, despite the topic being at the topic of the current…
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Camilla Faith, HR Director at Grosvenor Estates: Create a workplace that feels inclusive to everyone so they can bring their whole self to work
Achieving equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) in a company is challenging but it starts in the simple day to day business interactions…