Diversity, equity and inclusion resources

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION E-LEARNING

Online DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) training provides a safe, self-paced learning environment for individuals to explore diversity and inclusion topics, while also enabling organisations to provide access to DEI education across all levels of their workforce. Read about the pros and cons of e-learning and get tips on how to successfully implement DEI training in your business.

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Does the Trump Administration Even Understand What DEI Is?
Does the Trump Administration Even Understand What DEI Is?

In its recent letter to Harvard University, the Trump administration appears to make a bold, yet contradictory, demand: uphold merit-based recruitment and admissions, while simultaneously dismantling all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. The question that immediately comes to mind is - does the Trump administration even understand what DEI is?

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The Power of Personalised Analytics in Unlocking Growth
The Power of Personalised Analytics in Unlocking Growth

Recently, I supported the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) on their tour in Abu Dhabi, where they played a series of cricket matches against First X1 County Cricket sides.

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10 tips for launching successful DEI e-learning
10 tips for launching successful DEI e-learning

So you’ve done your research and found the diversity and inclusion e-learning solution that meets your needs. That’s half the battle won – but how can you make sure that people are actually going to do it?

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DEVELOPING INCLUSIVE LEADERS

Leaders set the tone for inclusion. Inclusive line managers and senior management lead by example to create a working environment where diverse teams can thrive: they mitigate bias, foster psychological safety, and build cultures that embrace differences. Learn more about how to develop these inclusive leadership skills and how to avoid common leadership training pitfalls.

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How to develop inclusive leaders
How to develop inclusive leaders

Looking for guidance on how to develop inclusive leadership in your organisation? Get science-backed insights and advice from DEI experts.

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Leaders struggle with these 3 inclusive behaviours
Leaders struggle with these 3 inclusive behaviours

Leaders have a vital part to play in role-modelling inclusivity, but inclusive behaviours take time to master. Our research shows three behaviours that leaders find particularly tricky.

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What is inclusive leadership and why is it important?
What is inclusive leadership and why is it important?

Inclusive leadership is all about being able to draw out the skills, perspectives and experiences of a diverse workforce and unite them as a high-performing team.

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DEVELOPING INCLUSIVE COLLEAGUES

We all have a role to play in tackling exclusion. This starts with learning the art of being an inclusive colleague and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging at work. Hear from our experts about the characteristics and advantages of inclusive teams and how to embed DEI into your organisation's culture.

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The impact of exclusion
The impact of exclusion

Exclusion at work doesn’t just hurt individuals – it hurts the performance of the entire organisation. Discover why inclusion is good for business.

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Microaggressions vs Micro-incivilities: Why the Words We Use Matter 
Microaggressions vs Micro-incivilities: Why the Words We Use Matter 

You've probably heard the term micro-aggressions pop up in conversations about diversity and inclusion (D&I). It's used to describe those subtle, often unconscious comments or actions that can come across as disrespectful or insulting to marginalised groups. Sounds straightforward enough, right? But here's the catch – while the term has gained a lot of attention, it's not without its issues.

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Top 5 acts of inclusion that anyone can do
Top 5 acts of inclusion that anyone can do

We share some simple tips on how to give people a sense of belonging and foster inclusion in your workplace.

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Our unconscious biases have a powerful influence over our judgement and behaviour - potentially leading to poor decisions and unfair treatment. Find out how unconscious bias training works, explore the psychology of bias and learn how it can impact worker wellbeing and affect decisions around recruitment, performance management and promotion.

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Does unconscious bias training work?
Does unconscious bias training work?

Unconscious bias training is a divisive topic that continues to be hotly debated. We weigh up the evidence and take an objective look at what unconscious bias training involves and how effective it really is.

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What is unconscious bias?
What is unconscious bias?

Unconscious bias is possibly the most misunderstood of all the biases, but its impact in the workplace can be huge - and getting to grips with it is the cornerstone of better decision-making and fair treatment.

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Common types of bias and how they affect us
Common types of bias and how they affect us

There are many different types of bias that can affect our judgment, behaviour and decisions. We take a look at some of the most common and examine their impact in the workplace.

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Building an inclusive recruitment process starts with understanding what's involved at each stage—from attraction to selection to onboarding. Our resources, developed by award-winning business psychologists, give you insight, research, expert-led techniques and practical recommendations to help you create a recruitment process that supports diversity and inclusivity.

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How to Attract Diverse Talent: Effective Strategies for Inclusive Recruitment
How to Attract Diverse Talent: Effective Strategies for Inclusive Recruitment

Attracting diverse talent is essential for organisations that want to drive innovation, build an inclusive workplace, and stand out as a top employer. From reaching suitable candidates to ensuring they see your company as a place where they can thrive, there are powerful strategies that can help.

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The True Cost of Poor Hiring Decisions
The True Cost of Poor Hiring Decisions

Hiring the right talent is critical for business success. Yet, research shows that only one-third of hiring decisions are good ones. The remaining two-thirds result in employees who are either minimally effective or significantly struggle in the role.

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How to Build Structured, Inclusive Hiring Processes 
How to Build Structured, Inclusive Hiring Processes 

Many organisations hesitate to add structure to their hiring process, fearing that too much guidance will stifle managers’ freedom. Others have tried introducing structured methods only to revert to unstructured practices due to lack of adoption. Yet the key to success lies in designing, communicating, and training for effective implementation. Here's how:

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Hear from our experts and explore the psychology underpinning diversity, equity and inclusion. Discover the differences between best and common practices so you can implement proven change initiatives that yield results.

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Using motivation to drive inclusion
Using motivation to drive inclusion

Understanding what motivates individuals to be inclusive is key to getting your people to engage with diversity, equity and inclusion and ensuring that you get the best return on your training investment.

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The 4 stages of behaviour change
The 4 stages of behaviour change

Successful inclusion training goes beyond awareness-raising and brings about measurable, sustainable shifts in behaviour. Kandola+ programmes use a science-backed 4-stage approach to behaviour change that gets real-world results.

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Are we moving the dial on DEI or just ticking the boxes?
Are we moving the dial on DEI or just ticking the boxes?

We take a look at what’s working in the DEI space and what organisations can do to bring about real and lasting change.

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Unlock your influence

Complete our FREE assessment to learn what drives you to be inclusive and get a copy of our FREE guide: Unlock Your Influence: 7 Strategies to Engage Your Stakeholders with DE&I.

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5 things to look for in DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION resources

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become critical priorities for today’s organisations. Companies are more invested than ever in cultivating fair, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. This heightened focus has sparked many articles and resources on the topic.  

But what makes for a good article? And how do you distinguish best practice from common practice? 

Here are some tips to help you separate the wheat from the chaff: 

  • Make sure it’s written by experts
  • Prioritise resources backed by science, not opinions 
  • Look for original research and insights
  • Choose quality over quantity  
  • Select resources that are solution-focused, not problem-focused.

Farrer & Co. LLP Case Study – Inclusive Teams

Farrer & Co. faced several challenges in fully integrating Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) into its workplace culture. To identify areas for improvement, Fiona Fleming, Head of EDI, led a comprehensive audit. Learn more about the findings and impact below.

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South Downs National Park Case Study – Business Impact

Tim Slaney, Chief Executive "I would say one of the best things about the whole programme is that people are actively talking about what inclusion means, how they've gone about changing it, and we're learning from each other."

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South Downs National Park Case Study – Learner Impact

Jess Stone, Facilities Assistant "My results kind of highlighted that I can over empathise with people. It highlighted that my empathetic nature might also have an effect on my own well-being because I seem to burden myself with other people's mental loads."

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Inclusive Leadership Programme For The University Of Cambridge

Read more about our work with The University of Cambridge to develop leaders who embraced difference and practised inclusion in their day-to-day role. The impact? 97% of leaders who participated in our programme demonstrated more inclusive behaviours.

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Our work with NHS England and Improvement

Discover how we initiated allyship behaviours with NHS England and Improvement.

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WITNESS MORE INCLUSIVITY IN JUST 28 DAYS

Empower everyone in your business to be more inclusive with access to high-quality DEI learning programmes proven to deliver behaviour change. 

  • Attract top talent  
  • Enhance team performance  
  • Drive innovation  
  • Heighten job satisfaction   
  • Reduce absenteeism  
  • Lower employee turnover  
  • Deliver better business performance  

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