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Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Reshaping thinking for action

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Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Reshaping thinking for action

In this webinar on Equality, diversity, and inclusion, Sue Liburd MBE DL, non-executive director at ABSTRACT and Simon Reichwald, Chief Progression Officer at Connectr took the subject a stage further to explore how ED&I can have a real impact for businesses.

Acknowledging the ‘grindingly slow’ progress made in representation within companies both experts there were plenty of ideas for HR and business leaders to take on board. At the centre of the discussion was the idea of changing thinking in order to make things happen.

This approach addresses the culture of an organisation, challenging discriminatory action of all kinds and at all levels. From language to leadership, the point was made that introducing ‘initiatives’ and identifying groups as in need of special help did not create an open and inclusive organisation.

Sue Liburd highlighted the need to be aware of ‘hidden harms’ among today’s employees, not least following on from the impact of the pandemic which may have caused issues among employees which aren’t immediately apparent .. Simon Reichwald also noted that many people find it difficult to actually speak about or mention any aspects of ‘disability’ they may have.

The overall way forward indicated by the experts was to start a discussion about difference and diversity within the workplace, raising awareness around the issue rather than introducing initiatives to address specific problems. As such, the panelists agreed that while HR had a part to play in making ED&I real for an organisation, the real key was that effective leadership could make a difference that permeated the entire workplace.

The data already exists to show that a diverse and inclusive organisation works and performs better than those which are not. The time has come to take diversity to the next level and make the most of everyone’s thought, ideas and talents.

Q&A – Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Reshaping thinking for action

During the session a number of questions were posed by those watching, and here we ask our panelists to address those we didn’t have time for on the day: catch up with the Q&A session

Details

Date: 21 Mar, 2023

Time: 11:00:30

Duration: 45mins

Cost: Free

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Location: Online

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Simon Kent: Head of Content - The HR World

Simon Kent has been a freelance journalist in the field of HR and the workplace for over 20 years.

He cut his teeth travelling the country asking people what they did for a living for The Guardian and developing an interest in how work and employees are managed.

He has written extensively for the national press, business and professional publications dedicated to general and specific HR functions, taking in HR tech, pay and benefits, legal, training, recruitment and more.

He has edited HR and public sector magazines, digging out the best stories and liaising with senior level personnel and high-profile public sector leaders to bring great content to readers.

He has written books, blogs, white papers, features, profile, case studies and more. He has chaired round tables and brought high quality coverage online to a diverse platforms as electronic media has evolved.

He continues to be motivated to find the stories and subjects that matter most to readers and ensure they deliver value every time.

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