Business & Industry
Inclusivity & Wellbeing in the Workplace Q1 2024
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Redefining retirement with pension planning and financial wellbeing support
More workers fear their financial concerns are affecting workplace performance. Employers are urged to offer more pension planning guidance. With research suggesting that almost three-quarters (72%) of employees are more anxious about finances due to the cost of living, workplace pensions expert Emma Douglas encourages employers to be more proactive with supporting personnel as they...
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Why personalisation is important in the employee benefits space
Employees want to work in diverse and inclusive environments where wellbeing is a priority. As such, they are demanding benefits packages that are relevant to their needs. The power balance between employers and employees is increasingly changing. For example, in job interviews, candidates are often asked: ‘What can you offer our organisation?’ Now, candidates are...
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Establishing an inclusive culture at the heart of a new energy organisation
In Summer 2024, a new, independent public corporation will be responsible for planning Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. This year marks our landmark transition from National Grid ESO to National Energy System Operator (NESO). Our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture will stand as a cornerstone for our new organisation....
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Five tips to build workplace inclusion beyond LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month may have just passed, but we should keep the spirit alive all year round. Whether at home or in the workplace, foster a safe supportive environment for all. In the workplace, LGBTQ+ people still face significant barriers. Our research shows that 1 in 10 LGBTQ+ people have experienced barriers to progression at...
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Women employees don’t need ‘fixing’ — the workplace system does
Women have always had to pivot, turn and shape themselves to fit a male-favoured workplace business model. However, new generations of employees are demanding change. Companies don’t set out to be discriminatory, insists Helen Hodgkinson, Chief People Officer at law firm, TLT. Most have good intentions and want to do the right thing. Despite this,...
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Why neurodiverse employees make great leaders
Over the past few years, the working world has become alive to the incredible talents that neurodiverse people offer. There still seems to be the misapprehension that neurodiverse people are only capable of technical jobs, such as finance or software development, rather than leadership or people management. However, as a CEO with ADHD, I’m here...
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The business benefits of prioritising inclusive recruitment
Inclusive recruitment is vital to build a truly inclusive workforce where all employees feel valued, included and like they belong. This can have tangible business benefits. Business in the Community (BITC) strives to create a fairer world, and inclusivity sits at the heart of this. With over 1 million working-age adults in the UK unemployed...
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Looking beneath the surface: how to address your global inclusion challenges
While 67% of global leaders report that culture is more important than strategy or operations,1 how many truly address this crucial dimension when addressing inclusion and diversity needs? Developing effective inclusion and diversity (I&D) strategies is no small feat. Challenges abound, from prioritising needs to overcoming resistance to change. Now, imagine multiplying this complexity tenfold in a...
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Disability inclusion at work: why increasing visual portrayal of disabled people matters
One in four people in the UK have a disability. However, too often, disabled people are either missing from the images we see in media or misrepresented. To attract and retain diverse and disabled talent, employers need to make sure they represent disabled people and disability authentically within their employer brand — not just in...
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Strategies for employers to navigate the ageing workforce
Proactive HR strategies are crucial to tackle challenges posed by an ageing workforce. Insights reveal essential actions for workplace inclusion. The Reward and Employee Benefits Association (REBA) has found that most larger employers are aware they need to put in place human resources strategies to mitigate any risks associated with the rising average age of...