Business & Industry
National Inclusion Week 2024
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How diversity and inclusion initiatives create an engaging workplace for all
By implementing a range of innovative diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, companies can achieve a diverse workforce and an inclusive, gender-balanced culture. When they do, everybody wins. Informed organisations understand how important it is to be diverse and inclusive, so they work hard to ensure they have the right D&I policies and initiatives in place....
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Research reveals what perks don’t work for employees — and what drives true value
Discover why most wellness initiatives miss the mark. Learn how investing in flexible working and supportive management can drive real employee wellbeing and organisational success. For an organisation to thrive, the people it employs must thrive too. A growing body of evidence shows that a healthy workforce is key to strong organisational performance. Many employers...
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A workplace where everyone can thrive is better for business
To serve the diverse needs of customers, it’s important to equip our people with the awareness to foster an environment of inclusion where everyone can thrive. At Bupa, our people are our most valuable asset. They provide hands-on quality care to our patients, residents and customers every day. Inclusion and support drive empowerment Inclusion sits...
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How to get boardroom buy-in for mental health at work
The UK is currently experiencing record rates of burnout. So, this year’s World Mental Health Day theme, prioritising mental health in the workplace, is especially timely. Rather than companies making tokenistic declarations on this one day a year, at Make A Difference, we want to ensure mental health stays top of the agenda on 10th...
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Prioritising digital mental health and wellbeing support for your workplace
One way for companies to safeguard their people’s health and wellbeing is through offering digital mental health and wellbeing support, reveals Dr Emelina Ellis, Chief Clinical Officer at digital whole-of-health provider, Spectrum.Life. Why are digital mental health and wellbeing providers increasingly important for organisations surpassing traditional employee assistance programmes (EAPs)? Dr Emelina Ellis: Enlightened employers...
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Remove disabling barriers from your recruitment process
Employers already know the benefits of employing disabled people,1 but does their recruitment process work against them? The Enactus programme at UCL conducted research2 to identify the barriers disabled candidates face when looking for work. They received more than 700 responses from disabled participants, giving compelling evidence into the real lived experiences of disabled people....
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Financial wellbeing support is shifting to meet employee needs
New research reveals the many financial wellbeing risks employers are concerned about, as well as what they plan to do about it in the future. New research from the Reward & Employee Benefits Association in association with WEALTH at work has uncovered insightful findings on current financial wellbeing provision, as well as foresight into future...
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Leadership from the top is crucial to achieving inclusive workplaces
Equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is often seen as the preserve of HR, but business leaders and directors need to be front and centre of any effective ED&I strategy. Creating inclusive workplaces requires buy-in at all levels, but having a clear commitment to, and ownership of, ED&I initiatives at the top of organisations is essential...
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Workplace health and wellbeing strategies are changing to meet employee needs
Evolving employee expectations and a drive for greater equity and inclusion have seen the focus on health and wellbeing continue to increase in UK businesses. Findings from the Reward and Employee Benefits Association (REBA) ninth annual Employee Wellbeing Research 2024, published together with AXA Health in June 2024, highlighted that support for specific employee groups...
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A measure of success for businesses relies on an inclusive culture
An inclusive culture within a company, large or small, is making an impact on the way companies attract and retain employees. With the Government preparing to make legislative changes around working policies, now is the time for all businesses to build the foundations to start an inclusive journey or strengthen existing policies. Measuring inclusion impact...