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EDI in the Workplace
Understanding the Workers Protection Act 2023
The Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics. Understanding The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
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EDI in the Workplace
What are the 9 Protected Characteristics
The Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for fostering an inclusive workplace.
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EDI in the Workplace
EDI Glossary
Understand the basics of EDI by exploring regularly used terminology
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Sex
#WomenAtWork
What does equity look like in the construction, energy and transport sectors?
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Disability
Inclusive and Accessible Workplaces

During this webinar we discuss the definition of disability, ableism in the workplace (e.g. what is it and how to avoid it); common myths about disability and workplace policies and best practice to support employees with disabilities.
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Workplace Wellbeing

During this webinar we discuss the importance of supporting employees' mental health in the workplace; how to recognise when an employee is struggling; implementing inclusive mental health campaigns at work and Allan Reid's personal mental health journey.
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Gender
Break the Bias

During this webinar, we discuss why the gender gap exists in STEM; the importance of female representation; key barriers that prevent women from entering STEM/Tech and Engineering professions and what can be done to encourage more women to pursue a career in these industries.
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Parental Parity

During this webinar, we discuss gender expectations in the workplace, inequalities between paternity and maternity leave, shared Parental Leave: reform or replace it? And what the UK can learn from Sweden’s childcare and parental leave policies.
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Age

028: Representation Matters - Miss Menopause
In this episode Sharon MacArthur shares her story as the founder of Miss Menopause and her work with employers to support employees going through menopause.
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EDI in the Workplace

027: Representation Matters - Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE
In this episode, Cherron shares her insights on the benefits staff networks bring to organisations and discusses her top tips for successfully establishing a staff network.
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EDI in the Workplace

026: Representation Matters - Suzy Levy
In this episode, Suzy shares her thoughts and experiences of working in the EDI space.
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Gender

025: Representation Matters - Kiran Everix
Kiran Everix is a public speaker and a Diversity, Inclusion and Equity advocate. In this episode, Kiran shares their gender identity journey.
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EDI in the Workplace

Embracing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Why Elon Musk’s Stance Misses the Mark
In a world striving for progress and unity, the recent trend against Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion promoted by influential figures like Elon Musk raises important questions about the values we uphold. The Equal Group Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Alex May-Coombs shares her thoughts on Elon Musk's recent statements and the critical importance of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion both ethically toward social progress and in the business world.
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EDI in the Workplace

Review, Reflect, Learn: The Equal Group's 2023
As 2023 comes to an end and we begin to think about our plans and goals for 2024, every year we take a look back at the work we have completed and how we have developed as an organisation.
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Addressing Bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI): Ensuring Fairness in Hiring and Decision-Making Algorithms
In this guest blog by Lily Meyers, a creative copywriter, Lily discusses the influence AI is currently having within business, specifically the hiring processes. She explores the biases in AI Algorithms, how AI is currently used and how business can adopt proactive measures to actively address biases.
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Sex

Childcare Costs are Rising Faster Than Inflation - Why Mothers Are NOT Returning To Work
A collective discussion by The Equal Group team regarding the UK’s child care cost crisis as a result of the Pregnant Then Screwed March 2023 report.
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