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Code switching, covering, masking and social camouflage
Behaviours such as code switching, emotional masking and social camouflage can seem at odds with efforts made by organisations to create inclusive workplaces, where employees feel a high sense of belonging and that they can be their authentic selves at work. These behaviours and others are when individuals choose to …
Focus on conscious inclusion to see DEI results
The topic of unconscious bias crops up regularly within discussions on DEI. Unconscious bias refers to the assumptions and associations we make about groups of people outside of our conscious thinking. These biases need to be challenged if we are embrace cultural and social differences. The outcome of unconscious bias …
Where are the women in STEM?
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 …
The importance of LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Global Diversity Practice was recently commissioned by a client to design and deliver a two-day development programme for individuals from an LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG). The focus of the programme was on overcoming career blockers and accelerating the career trajectory of LGBTQ+ individuals. Our work involved research into the …
What can technology do for DEI?
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 …
Psychological Safety in the Workplace Is The New Yardstick Of Inclusion
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 …
How The Future of DE&I Will Impact Leaders: Five Key Takeaways
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 …
What Businesses Should Do About The Mental Burden of Political Events on Employees
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 …
Attending the FIRST market opening for Eid at the London Stock Exchange
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 …
