Business & Industry
Inclusivity in the Workplace Q3 2023
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Fostering a healthy workplace: why everyone should be seen
A workplace where everyone can shine is crucial to building business success and retaining critical talent. At Bupa, our people are our most valuable asset. There are 23,000 of us in the UK, providing high-quality services to our patients, residents and customers every day. Our people must reflect the diversity of our customers to serve...
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Why starting small can build up to EDI success in any sector
Embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), whatever sector we’re in, is critical – but knowing where to start can be daunting. Katy Deacon, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Trustee and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Party Chair, says: “I’ve seen first-hand how slow company-wide EDI initiatives can be to get moving, often because people think...
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Inclusivity in action: how to build a railway for all
As we build the UK’s new high-speed railway, it’s essential we consider, involve and understand all groups of people it will serve. One of the great things about rail is that it is accessible to everyone, whatever your age, social group or background. It’s also a clean and green way to travel. We are building a...
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Ageism in the tech industry: how to become an age-friendly employer
The tech industry has an ageism problem. Age is often overlooked in diversity and inclusion policies, but there are ways for the industry to change this. The tech industry has a particularly harsh view of age compared to other industries. A 2019 survey by CWJobs found that the average UK tech worker starts experiencing ageism...
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Why a good DEI strategy benefits the workplace, product development and society
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion strategies support product development and a closer affinity with customers through a workforce that reflects the wider community. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies embedded within a business organisation can deliver lasting benefits for companies. HR expert Rachel Duncan explains: “Having a workforce that represents the communities we service is...
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Disability inclusion at work: how to adjust to employee needs effectively
More than one in five people in the UK has a disability, yet disability is still often parked in the ‘too difficult’ box when it comes to workplace inclusion. Sometimes, the language we use doesn’t help. Terms such as ‘reasonable adjustments’ (the UK Equality Act 2010 terminology) can be confusing and make disability inclusion seem...