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Equality and Diversity

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Some resources to help health, wellbeing and inclusion at work

By Amanda Furness | 01 November 2023

Included in our latest pick of external resources are details of a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace code of practice and a guide on recruiting neurodiverse candidates.

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The value of talking about inclusion in the workplace

By Amanda Furness | 23 August 2022

The value of attending Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training is explained by using the words of our delegates illustrated in an infographic which includes their thoughts before the training, about the course delivery, the course’s purpose, and its aftermath in benefitting job performance.

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The importance of mindset to Unconscious Bias training engagement

By Amanda Furness | 23 August 2021

Trainer Karla Benske expresses her satisfaction at some recent unconscious bias training engagement and highlights the importance mindset plays.

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A Story of Gender Bias at Work – Book Review

By Jan Lawrence | 05 September 2019

A review of Binna and Jo Kandola’s book, “The Invention of Difference: The Story of Gender Bias at Work” suggests that we need to be open minded and prepared to challenge our fundamental beliefs if we are to see lasting change.

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Why Customer Care Training should include Unconscious Bias

By Amanda Furness | 26 August 2019

How unconscious bias can impact customer service and the business case for delivering unconscious bias training to staff providing customer care.

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Ensuring Equality & Diversity for the REF 2021

By Amanda Furness | 23 August 2019

A brief look at the background to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, together with details of a 1-day course to help promote equality and diversity in higher education institutions.

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Overcoming Unconscious Bias : Micro-inequities are contagious & that can work 2 ways

By Amanda Furness | 05 July 2019

Micro-inequities may be covert and used unintentionally by the perpetrator but their effect can be damaging on both the recipient and the workplace culture.

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Inclusiveness in the workplace – follow a path

By Amanda Furness | 05 October 2018

We highlight two articles we have read recently regarding inclusiveness in the workplace – The Path from Exclusive Club to Inclusive Organisation and What your business needs to know regarding gender pay gap reporting.

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8 Tips for successful diversity and inclusion training

By Amanda Furness | 15 March 2018

Much has been written about the success and failure of diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. When employers get it right, it can be both educational and inspiring.

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Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

By Amanda Furness | 13 October 2017

A brief explanation of the term together with an overview of our Overcoming Unconscious Bias training course and a selection of relevant resources that are available on the web.

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