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Is media land ready for diversity?
Creative and advertising businesses are turning to diversity and inclusion as the next step in their business journey. Some companies are already planning change. At GDP, we have recently had an interest in D&I workshops and seminars from advertising, media, and publishing groups. We have also advised many leading brands …
Is it the law to be diverse and inclusive as a business owner?
In June 2017, 175 CEOs in the US joined forces in a new alliance: CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion. Featuring many of the world’s largest organisations – and businesses such as Walmart, that I have personally worked with – this new alliance is the largest statement to date that …
What should the BBC do next?
The shocking and fascinating revelation of the astronomical salaries commanded by some of the BBC’s ‘top talent’, as well as the predominance of white and male presenters among the top 20 earners has perhaps eclipsed the reality that in barely six months, companies across the UK will be expected to …
Why do inclusive leaders know their employees’ hobbies and interests?
Inclusive work cultures engage the whole employee to get the most of their potential contribution. Time and again, organisations see that the best business solutions come from diverse teams working effectively together. But true diversity means engaging the whole person, not just a part. I once worked on a project …
Diversity & Inclusion: Why bother?
The five most common “yes, but…” barriers to making organisations more inclusive: #1. Why bother? What difference will it make? We all want to get the best out of our people. Doing so means embracing the differences that individuals bring to the workforce. It means enabling each person to give of …
Minority Supplier Networks
This year, GDP became officially certified as a women owned business by WEConnect Europe, and a minority owned business by MSDUK. Whilst there is no legal requirement for private businesses to diversify their supply base, public sector organisations have to meet statutory equality duties, and networks such as WEConnect and …
New Advisory Board Members
Global Diversity Practice are delighted to welcome two new members to our Advisory Board. Nick and Clive will provide GDP with guidance and strategic feedback as we enter 2015 and tackle new challenges, new projects and work on a number of exciting ventures. We are incredibly grateful for their assistance …
CPD Accreditation
Global Diversity Practice’s ‘Open Minds’ Workshop and Webinar have now officially been certified and accredited by CPD. The accreditation process involves a rigorous audit and assessment of our learning products. Going forward, delegates attending our courses will be issued with a CPD Certificate of Attendance, which can be used within …
Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmarks
Global Diversity Practice are pleased to announce that Farrah Qureshi has formally been invited to serve as an Expert Panelist for the Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World. The prestigious invitation-only panel is comprised of the foremost diversity and inclusion thought leaders from around the …
