'One of my key frustrations is organisations taking a very short-term view on diversity and inclusion, not realising that diversity is already a given - that we work in a diverse nation. They often think that a short course will fix inclusion' states Tony Mildon

'The starting point has to be getting the internal structure right. Training for HR on hidden disabilities and getting occupational health neurosavvy are ways to make sure that when you start an inclusive hiring programme you don’t let people down', states Caroline Turner

'I see social media merely as a vehicle or rather a tool to disseminate information. It's how that tool is used that creates the problems. It has given everyone a voice but not all have the skills to use it effectively.' states Gamal Turawa

'Diversity and inclusion is driven from the top and it helps for there to be clear understanding of what motivates the key influencers; address the issues and talk in a language that makes sense to them to foster a culture of real diversity and inclusion.' states Michelle Gyimah

Female CEOs are held to a different standard, says Channel 4 boss. Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon on the leadership challenge faced by women, why generation Z have lost the ability to debate and why she’s always ready to take the blame raconteur.net/leadership/ale…

Great minds don’t think alike – why LGBTQ+ allyship is a business must-have Pride Month is here again; corporate social media profiles are awash with the colours of LGBTQ+ pride, drag queens are braving office lighting for bingo events. legalbusiness.co.uk/analysis/great…

Election set to bring seismic change to LGBTQ+ representation in House of Commons Read the full article here thepinknews.com/2024/07/03/lgb…

Combatting far-right narratives in politics must start in the classroom thenational.scot/politics/24420…

New equality, diversity and inclusion laws to look out for under the new government peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/188023…

Where does Kamala Harris stand on LGBTQ+ rights, and does she support the queer community? All eyes are firmly on vice-president Kamala Harris and her presidential bid, with many LGBTQ+ people wondering how supportive she is of their rights thepinknews.com/2024/07/22/kam…

Our world faces numerous challenges - environmental, economic, and political - and those same global challenges are replicated in our society. Let’s not forget the accelerating AI train and its potential implications across every aspect of our lives. Denise Rabor, IEDP Chair

Does D&I work in HR? by Rob Drury Many medium and large organisations in the UK may now have resources internally for diversity and inclusion. How this resource is structured will vary according to institutional prioritisation - read the article here iedp.org.uk/index.php/blog

Ethnicity pay gap reporting: a global challenge? In the UK, under new legislation proposed in the King’s Speech, employers will soon have to expand their pay gap reporting to ethnicity and disability. But building a global picture can be complex. personneltoday.com/hr/ethnicity-p…

As an ED&I practitioner, I find it natural to have concerns with AI, particularly regarding potential bias. However, we must engage actively with our technical colleagues to apply an ED&I perspective to AI developments, ensuring fairness and mitigating bias; states Victoria Jones

AI offers the potential to make work more efficient and significantly enhance accessibility. AI-powered technologies like voice recognition and natural language processing can greatly improve communication tools for people with speech or hearing impairments. States Victoria Jones

Fostering a Culture of Belonging: Your Guide to Workplace Inclusivity Embark on a transformative journey towards creating a more inclusive workplace with our comprehensive guide. By Jarell Bempong gamma.app/docs/Fostering…

Katy Perry thanks the LGBTQ+ community ‘who I would not be here without’ in VMAs speech thepinknews.com/2024/09/12/kat…

I would say if organisations want to do better at diversity they must be understanding both the personal and business motivations for wanting to do better at diversity and inclusion, the two have to match. States Michelle Gyimah

How DEI became the latest battleground in the right’s ‘war on woke’ thepinknews.com/2024/09/20/how…