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Understanding DEI in Asia
Asia, the largest and most populous continent, is home to tremendously diverse cultures, languages, and histories. Asia grapples with unique diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) challenges due in part to its rich tapestry of societies, and in recent years has made huge strides towards fostering greater diversity and inclusion. In ...
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AI’s Impact on Workplace DEI: What HR Leaders Need to Know
AI has the potential to be a big disruptor in how organisations and people interact. A fundamental challenge is the intersection between AI and DEI, how that disruption will affect people, and how underrepresented groups may be disproportionately impacted. Employers must consider the impact this could have in your company, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Psychological Safety in the Workplace Is The New Yardstick Of Inclusion
Enhancing Psychological Safety in the Workplace As mental health, belonging, and inclusion are high priorities for many workers, ensuring psychological safety in your workplace has never been more crucial. Psychological safety significantly impacts team performance and employee satisfaction and should be a central pillar of any DEIB strategy. What is ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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