Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Political and economic challenges around the world have placed the ED&I agenda under scrutiny and, perhaps in some areas, suspicion. Some job holders with responsibility in this area have been challenged to prove their worth, others have simply been told to find another job.

Before the more recent impact of political opinion on the issue, organisations had started the move towards the idea that inclusion means everyone all the time – not just a specific, calendar or community related action that can be done and then – most likely – forgotten.

Sharon Peake, Founder and CEO, Shape Talent advises that now is not the time to step back from ED&I. The ground beneath equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is shifting – and fast. Like tectonic plates grinding beneath the surface, the pressures have been building for some time. Now, we’re seeing fault lines emerge: political backlash, regulatory divergence, cultural polarisation.

Judy Gosnell, Vice President Human Resources, Telehouse Europe, shares her views on why the data centre industry needs to be focusing more than ever on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Al Goel, former Head of Global Learning Delivery at Sanofi and talent development leader on how to create inclusive learning experiences.

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on the progress the community has made, and recognise the work still to be done. It’s also a timely reminder to ask: how inclusive are our workplaces in 2025, and what challenges do LGBTQ+ people still face?

Jo Major, Founder, Diversity in Recruitment gives her view on the gender identity ruling and how HR should respond.

Alongside the news that comes across the pond each day, which still shocks many of us, we’re now seeing shifts in politics and policy here in the UK which might impact HR leaders. 

Sandi Wassmer, CEO of the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) explains how to attract and support neurodiverse talent.

Workplace culture is rapidly evolving, and it is essential for leaders to adapt to stay relevant and in some cases compliant with new ESG reporting requirements. Because employers and organisations are now placing more emphasis on establishing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies within the workplace, it’s time to start thinking and talking about the more recently added letter ‘B- Belonging’ and why it’s an essential pillar in the DEI framework.