The Equal Group hosted a webinar with Women in Construction ambassador and BBC Apprentice finalist Michaela Wain, member of the Gemserv executive team Miriam Atkin and Michelle Lim , project engineer for Network Rail. The discussion covered the importance of distinguishing between equity and equality in construction and engineering, addressing barriers faced by women and strategies for removal. The panel also explored the roles of women, male allies, and organizations in supporting women in these sectors.

Watch our third instalment of our Black Futures Month Webinar Series: Black Women in Leadership. Hosted by Rachael Owhin with guests Yemi Jackson, CEO and Founder of Engage Transform, and Yetunde Dania, Trowers and Hamlin Partner and Head of Office.

Watch our first instalment of our Black Futures Month Webinar Series: Diversity and Inclusion in the Outdoor Heritage Sector. Hosted by Mac Alonge, CEO and Founder of The Equal Group, with guests Enoch Adeyemi, CEO and Founder of Black Professionals in Scotland, and Colleen Williams, Senior Marketer working in the Financial Services industry with a love for the outdoors.

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. Hosted by Zakiya Ilyas with guests Michael Johnson - Ellis, Co-Founder of Two Dads U.K; Nina Karegar, Digital Strategy and Marketing Consultant; and Lizzie Martin, Founder of Work Life Mother.

Our final webinar of 2023 discusses what we have seen in the equality, diversity and inclusion sphere; were all the EDI company commitments made just part of a smoke and mirrors campaign?, reflect on why there has been a halt in EDI progress and learn valuable tips to help make actionable progress with your EDI journey and start 2024 on the right track. CEO & Founder of The Equal Group Mac Alonge and Senior EDI Consultant Simon Marshal-Wilson were joined by EDI Consultant and Founder & Director of Reboot Global Ltd Sheryl Miller and Head of Inclusion & Culture, International at DLA Piper Joanne Conway.