Business & Industry
National Inclusion Week 2024
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Engineering a better world through inclusive thinking
From manufacturing seatbelts that are safe for all genders to designing disabled-friendly buildings, inclusive thinking is critical in all industries, especially in engineering and technology. In a 2021 IET survey, only 3 in 10 engineering organisations said they had taken action to improve the diversity of their technical workforce. Organisations should, though, as they could...
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Leadership behaviours critical to creating inclusive workplaces
Creating a collaborative and inclusive culture whereby everyone feels seen, heard, respected and valued can reap big rewards for companies. With recent Harvard Business Review research finding that inclusive organisations are 73% more likely to reap innovation revenue and up to 36% more likely to enjoy above-average profitability, the strategic imperative for inclusive leadership is...
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Protected: How modern engineering firms are embracing inclusion — and challenging stereotypes
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What psychological safety is, and why it is essential for business success
Explore the critical role of psychological safety in fostering workplace trust, inclusion and productivity. Psychological safety thrives in an inclusive culture, where everyone feels able to appropriately express their views, put forward ideas, raise concerns, make mistakes and learn from them without fear of judgment or reprisal. It is the foundation for happiness and wellbeing at...
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On a mission for an equal tech future for all
Technology continues to shape our world, but women are not equally represented in its development. Only one in four workers in technology are women, dropping to one in ten at leadership level. Access to technology talent is now critical, costing the UK economy £60 billion annually. Closing the tech ‘inspiration gap’ and ‘aspiration gap’ Many...
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Launching the first membership body for mental health first aiders
Learn about the new Association that can ensure workplace mental health support is fit for today’s landscape with ongoing training and resources. The creation of the new Association of Mental Health First Aiders® will redefine the landscape of workplace mental health support. Workplace mental health The last few years have been hard on everyone. Amidst...
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The business gains from prioritising employee wellbeing
To truly see the business benefits of prioritising their people, employers need to look beyond the traditional ways of understanding wellbeing and take a new approach. Employers understand that it’s vital to prioritise the wellbeing of their people, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it could have significant financial...
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Where to start in creating a menstruation friendly workplace
Creating a menstruation friendly workplace is now high on the agenda. Employers must recognise and support the need for a change in attitude. With menopause friendly workplace policies widely accepted as best practice, many leading employers are now looking to be menstruation friendly as a natural progression. Far from being a ‘tick box’ exercise, the...
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Why employers need to equip the workforce with better financial education
The cost of living crisis acted as a catalyst for employees to become more vocal about their financial situations. Learn how initiatives support employees’ mental health. Employers have begun to set up financial wellbeing benefits and initiatives, such as educational tools to help employees learn how to better manage their finances, access to mortgage advice...
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Innovative strategies for a healthier, modern workforce in the UK
Learn how the UK can lead in workplace wellbeing with updated legislation, global insights and innovative solutions to boost productivity and mental health. In July, Sir Kier Starmer said, on the steps of Downing Street, that he wants to ensure a new government with “everyone treated with dignity and respect at work.” At the core...