World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October is an opportunity for organisations to think about how they support mental health at work – not just on one day, but throughout the year. Work can provide purpose, stability, connection…
Dyslexia Awareness Week (5th-11th October 2026) is an opportunity for organisations to look beyond awareness and consider what DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) means in practice. Dyslexia is part of the neurodiversity of our workplaces, and creating a dyslexia-friendly environment…
International Day of Older Persons, held on 1 October, provides an opportunity to recognise the contribution older people make to society – including in our workplaces. For employers, it is also a useful opportunity to consider whether age is properly…
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…
