Every year on 23 September, International Day of Sign Languages provides an opportunity to recognise the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of Deaf people and sign language users around the world. For businesses, it is also a valuable opportunity to…
National Inclusion Week 2026, taking place from 14-20 September, has the theme “Break Barriers. Navigate Change.” It is a timely reminder that inclusion is not something organisations achieve simply by having the right policies in place. It is about what…
Did you know it’s estimated that around 15-20% of the UK population is neurodivergent, including people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia, with many remaining undiagnosed and unidentified, particularly among older adults? Did you also know that according to the…
Recruitment is often the first experience a potential employee has with your organisation. If your hiring process isn’t accessible, you could be unintentionally excluding talented people before they’ve had the opportunity to demonstrate what they can offer. As businesses continue…
As the UK endures its fourth heatwave this year, extreme weather is becoming an increasingly important workplace consideration. For employers, keeping people safe during periods of extreme heat is not simply a health and safety issue – it is also…
In our daily interactions, we often focus on overt acts of discrimination or prejudice. But there’s a subtler, often overlooked form of bias that quietly affects individuals: microaggressions. These small, sometimes unintentional comments or behaviors can have profoundly negative emotional…
