Every year, International Women’s Day is a celebration of women’s achievements across all fields but it’s also a time to reflect on gender equality and the ongoing battles that women face. A general overview of where we are with regard to achieving full gender equality can be gained by turning to The World Economic Forum’s …
A robust, effective DEI strategy is now seen as a crucial ingredient of a successful business and its multitude of benefits has shown itself time and time again. Businesses that work hard to boost diversity and inclusion in the workplace enjoy highly motivated, happy and loyal employees, increased creativity and healthier profits. In order to …
As mental health, belonging and inclusion are high priorities for many workers, ensuring psychological safety in your workplace has never been more crucial to team performance and employee satisfaction and should be a central pillar of any DEIB strategy. What is psychological safety? Psychological safety is the feeling that you can talk about your ideas, …
Psychological Safety in the Workplace Is The New Yardstick Of Inclusion Read More »
Global Diversity Practice CEO Farrah Qureshi recently gave a very well-received Keynote presentation to New Street Consulting Group. The presentation talked about future workplace trends, where DE&I is heading and how it will affect leaders. This prompted attendees to think about their company’s current DE&I efforts and how they’ll make positive changes in light of …
How The Future of DE&I Will Impact Leaders: Five Key Takeaways Read More »
As individuals, there seems to be no escape from war, injustice and inequality because we live in a world that is constantly switched on, plugged into an endless stream of information and opinions. The technology that used to be the stuff of science-fiction means that it is now very difficult to miss news of major …
What Businesses Should Do About The Mental Burden of Political Events on Employees Read More »
It was a career highlight to be a guest of the Naz Legacy Foundation at the first market opening of the London Stock Exchange that marked Eid. Let me start with a few explanations to set the scene. The Naz Legacy Foundation continues the legacy of the late Naz Bokhari OBE, the first ever Muslim …
Attending the FIRST market opening for Eid at the London Stock Exchange Read More »
For many of us, the time has come to leave behind the back-to-back Zoom meetings and start wearing formal attire again. While we’re feeling a little nostalgic about the days of banana bread recipes, lunchtime walks and online PE lessons, we knew that this day would (almost certainly) come. As we start to settle back …
The world of work has experienced what appear to be seismic shifts over the past two years and as some of us are starting to return to offices, there is evidence that many of these changes will have permanent results. Remote working options have become the default across many industries, which is possibly the biggest …
The Great Resignation: Why Has It Happened And What Can We Do About It? Read More »
Today on International Women’s Day, we want to reflect and showcase the inspiring women that resonate closely with our team members. These women broke misconceptions, mastered the art of resilience and achieved outstanding accomplishments. Dot Robinson Chosen by Izzy In 1939, Dot Robinson created Motor Maids, a community of women riders across the USA. She …
International Women’s Day: 7 Inspirational Women Who’ve Shaped History Read More »
It’s no secret that the gender pay gap is real. It has been an issue for as long as women have been within the workplace and remains a concerning fact today. Are we moving towards a more progressive, socially conscious society, where the gender pay gap will soon be a thing of the past? Businesses …
Mind the Gap – Are we paying our women less than ever? Read More »
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