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What does equity look like in the construction, energy and transport sectors?

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In this episode, Shannon discusses her experiences of living with a limb difference, the media’s portrayal of those with physical differences and her journey to self- love.

In this episode, Ewan discusses his mission to help other men heal and step into their full potential and purpose.

In this episode, Hannah and Rachel demystify the myths around job-sharing and explore its benefits.

In this episode, Terri Rodriguez-Hong shares her thoughts and experiences on hidden disabilities and accessibility.

AI can be a powerful tool, but it can’t replace human experience, insight, or critical thinking in EDI. When misused, it risks creating generic, biased, and performative “solutions” that do more harm than good. Done well, and guided by genuine expertise, AI can help cut through the bullsh*t and drive real impact.

The Equal Group has developed the EQIA Tool, a digital platform designed to improve the effectiveness of Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs) in public sector organisations. This article highlights the shortcomings of traditional EQIA approaches, which are often inconsistent, time-consuming, and perceived as a "box-ticking exercise," leading to non-compliance and negative outcomes for the public. The EQIA Tool aims to address these issues by providing a guided, end-to-end process with features such as a step-by-step wizard, integrated learning, real-time collaboration, mitigation monitoring, advanced analytics, a template library, and an audit trail. The goal is to transform EQIAs from a compliance exercise into a transformative process that drives fairer outcomes. The Equal Group is inviting public sector organisations to join a pilot program to refine and customise the tool, allowing participants to shape its features and align it with their compliance requirements. Interested organisations can visit www.eqiatool.com or email contact@theequalgroup.com to learn more about the pilot.

The perceived "death" of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is actually a transformation. EDI fatigue and a backlash against "wokeism" is real, but awareness of inequality is permanent and that EDI work is ongoing and critical. What is dying is performative, box-ticking EDI, and genuine EDI is about systemic change, challenging power structures, and embedding inclusive principles into organisational culture. This period is a "reckoning" that will distinguish true EDI leaders from those who merely followed a trend, real EDI is uncomfortable, complex, and transformative, moving beyond empty pledges and superficial efforts.

This article features an interview with Kate, Head of Operations at The Equal Group, about her experience returning to work after maternity leave. Kate shares her initial anxieties, emotional journey, and renewed perspective on work after becoming a mother in 2024. She emphasises the importance of self-care, letting go of "mum guilt," and being patient with oneself during the transition. Kate advises other new mothers to advocate for their needs and recognise that they may not operate at their pre-baby pace initially, but will likely return stronger and more focused.