Celebrating my journey of Pride
In a nod towards Pride Month, Equal Talent co-founder, Amanda Davie shares a celebration of her own journey of Pride.
Read MoreSupporting parents and carers working from home during coronavirus lockdown
As we continue to support parents and carers who are working from home during Coronavirus lockdown, we share 12 ways that leaders can help their people.
Read MoreSafety, belonging and mattering – how to create top-performing teams during a crisis
Through our coaching work we have found that by helping organisations build strong workplace cultures of inclusivity and belonging we create healthier, happier and higher-performing teams – something that is vital for business growth right now during this challenging period of uncertainty and fear. How can leaders use belonging – something that has to be[...]
Read MoreReflections on Brexit and the lessons it teaches about empathy
So we’ve left the European Union. After four years of headlines dominated by the ‘will we, won’t we’ rollercoaster that was Brexit and seemingly never-ending arguments between Leave and Remain, Labour and Conservative, politicians and constituents, not to mention friends and family, the moment many of us thought we’d never see came, and went, with[...]
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
The title of a BBC article caught my eye yesterday – “My African name stopped me getting job opportunities” – and it got me thinking about what’s in a name? (I’ve included the link at the bottom of this article, in case you want to read it). Whilst the article itself is about bias and[...]
Read MoreDiversity and Inclusion: Is the current D&I function fit for purpose?
Diversity and Inclusion has stalled. That is bad news for business and bad news for D&I professionals. For now, businesses are continuing to invest in D&I teams. Glassdoor Economic Research found that, as of August 2019, the number of D&I jobs in the UK had seen year-on-year growth of 106 per cent. But, with reports that employees and[...]
Read MoreStop losing talent by ignoring mental health in the workplace
Every year, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem. That’s a staggering amount. That’s a quarter of your workforce who may be struggling this year. What impact will that have on their wellbeing and work, and your overall business performance? Just think of all that wasted potential. When confronted with facts[...]
Read MoreA workplace culture of belonging is vital – here’s why
Belonging – a word that comes from the old English word ‘gelang’, meaning ‘at hand’ or ‘together with’ – is a fundamental human need. Yet it’s not a word commonly used in the context of business. Humans find reward in seeking out a positive sense of belonging from our social interactions. Conversely, when we don’t[...]
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