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A Reflection on Women’s Equality Initiatives
Missing Out: Why Your Neurodiversity Initiatives Are Falling Flat
Top Talent Industry Trends in 2024
Shaping the Future: Empowering Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace
Missing Out: Why Your Neurodiversity Initiatives Are Falling Flat
Imagine a hidden pool of talented individuals, brimming with creativity, problem-solving skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. These aren't unicorns; they're neurodivergent people – individuals with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Yet, a staggering...
Top Talent Industry Trends in 2024
On May 21-22 2024, the UWI attended SIA's CWS Europe Summit at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. And, one thing was clear from the conversations that took place: the world of talent acquisition is evolving. What worked yesterday might not be enough for tomorrow's...
Shaping the Future: Empowering Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace
In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, conversations surrounding neurodiversity have become increasingly prevalent. Despite growing awareness, many businesses are still navigating the complexities of neuroinclusion programs and grappling with how to...
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
Intersectionality and neurodiversity 22 September, 2023, 14:43 pm GMTrganisations often view diversity as distinct groups of people within the workforce, rather than individuals that so often bridge several diversity groups. But, could seeing them...
Why attracting neurodiverse talent is only a part answer to a global talent shortfall
Why attracting neurodiverse talent is only a part answer to a global talent shortfall10 September, 2023, 11:00 am GMTThere is a global talent shortage. That much is not news.he talent that most organisations are short of is technical and analytical...
Measuring your neuroinclusivity with a single digit
Measuring Neuroinclusivity with a Single Digit14 September, 2023, 11:00 am GMThen it comes to achieving a ‘belonging culture’ to reinforce neurodiversity inclusion, the fundamental question that needs to be answered is this: ‘How does our...