Tag Diversity and inclusion

Navigating cultural landscapes: how L&D can drive inclusion and diversity in the contemporary workplace

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Explore innovative strategies, from cultural competence training to combatting biases, that elevate organisational success, with Ravinder Tulsiani In the modern work environment, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential elements for organisational success. The role of Learning and…

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How ambition around your DE&I plans drives employee engagement

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Challenging the organisation to focus on purpose and consider everyone involved can bring all sorts of benefits and Yetunde Hofmann shares how As many consultancy reports and research pieces have shown over the years, DE&I is integral to organisational success.…

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Addressing gender disparity in engineering

Kerrie Doherty looks at the work being done to progress women’s careers in engineering It is well known in the engineering industry that there is a significant gender gap and a growing skills gap. These dual problems highlight the need…

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Why inclusion in training is vital

Joanne Lockwood argues that inclusion and training is a business necessity and that L&D must ensure it meets the needs of all learners The professional landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses are now sourcing talent from all corners of the…

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Learning from life: what I learnt from having a child move away to university

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Michelle Parry-Slater reflects on our lives as parents and asks if L&D do enough to support colleagues in the emotional roller-coaster of parenting For many parents, September marks a month of mixed emotions due to the start of the school…

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Three checkpoints when using AI in designing learning

Can a machine-human partnership elevate training efforts? Nic Girvin offers some advice using DEI as her example Can artificial intelligence (AI) really add value to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training experiences, when it lacks emotion, empathy and the ability…

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The benefits of attracting disabled consumers

The culture of excluding the disabled is changing, Katy Talikowska looks at the barriers and how to break them down The representation of disabled consumers is no longer a mere suggestion for businesses. In addition to being a moral imperative,…

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Intergenerational conversations boost LGBTQ+ rights

Anyi Hobson explores why generations working together improve the LGBTQ+ landscape There have undoubtedly been significant gains for LGBTQ+ people and causes over the years. Yet recent events indicate that there is a long way to go. The US Supreme…

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Embracing discomfort in difficult work conversations

Bridging the gap in difficult conversations is tough. Here Sara Hope and Emily Cosgrove offer ways to make it a little less painful Difficult conversations are a part of being human. This remains as true in work as it does outside.…

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