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What is the role of the UWI?
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Parental Leave Parity: Supporting new dads in the workplace
Behavioural & Cultural Change: The new face of DE&I
Why are neurodivergent employees turning to self-employment?
Empowering employees with perinatal mental health support in the workplace
Investing in People: Key Takeaways from the Watercooler Workplace Wellbeing Event
Employee engagement and workplace well-being are critical topics for businesses of all sizes. A recent study by Gallup found that disengaged employees cost the US economy $370 billion per year. Additionally, according to NAMI research, poor mental health can cost...
Moving the dial: Redefining the role of the DEI leader
For many organisations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have transitioned from a novel concept to a strategic imperative. Yet, despite growing awareness, significant progress remains elusive. A 2023 McKinsey report found that while 70% of companies...
Key Mental Health & Wellbeing Trends Shaping the Workplace
In a fast-evolving professional landscape, mental health and wellbeing have taken center stage as pivotal aspects of a thriving workplace culture. As we step into 2024, here are the anticipated trends that will shape mental health discussions and practices in...
Empowering Women in the Workforce
Empowering Women in the Workforce22 December, 2023, 11:23am GMTThe ongoing discourse surrounding women in the workforce is a dynamic landscape marked by persistent challenges and critical areas that demand attention. These discussions span various facets of...
Beyond DEI: Mastering Responsibility, Executive Buy-In and Integration
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern workplaces, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become an integral pillar defining organisational ethos. Recent conversations with practitioners and popular themes at industry events have highlighted to us three key...
Building Positive Habits in Neuroinclusivity
Event Notes: Building Positive Habits in Neuroinclusivity 21 December, 2023, 10:23am GMTWe held our first UWI hybrid workshop event yesterday–and boy was that a challenge! Nevertheless, despite our technology trying to resist change, it was also a great learning...
Intersectionality and neurodiversity
We examine how neurodiversity fits into intersectionality, and why it is important to build it into organisational DE&I efforts.
Why attracting neurodiverse talent is only a part answer to a global talent shortfall
Employers now need neurodiverse people in their workforce that think differently because there aren’t enough neurotypical with attractive CVs to go around.
Measuring your neuroinclusivity with a single digit
When it comes to achieving a ‘belonging culture’ to reinforce neurodiversity inclusion, the fundamental question that needs to be answered is this: ‘How does our organisation measure behavioural outcomes it sets out as being desirable?”
What is the role of the UWI?
Curious about our role in the conversation surrounding neurodiversity and a universal workforce? Here we provide you with a deeper understanding of our role, our values, and our efforts in fostering workplaces that genuinely celebrate neurodiversity. How it all began...