I was recently interviewed about my book Equality vs Equity tackling issues of Race in the Workplace by Sharon Amesu, Founder of She Leads for Legacy, and one question that Sharon asked me has stuck in my mind. “How am I able to be unapologetic about my perspectives on race in the workplace?” I answered […]
Sponsorship: A Key to Success for Underrepresented Groups
Raise your hand if someone more senior than you ever took you under their wing and advocated for you. I can certainly name a few amazing people who have done that for me. If you’re not familiar the term that we now use for this type of advocacy is Sponsorship, I was delighted to be […]
Anxiety in the Workplace: How to Support Staff from Ethnically Diverse Backgrounds this Mental Health Week
Anxiety is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023. We all feel anxious from time to time. Anxiety is a natural response to the uncertain world around us. When we look at the experience of your staff from the global majority (those with ethnically diverse backgrounds) in the workplace, there are many possible reasons […]
10 ways to raise your awareness and take action in the Workplace this Black Inclusion Week
According to government statistics, the experience of Black people in the UK is as follows: (Excerpt from Equality vs Equity, tackling issues of race in the workplace) These statistics highlight the need for Black Inclusion Week in the UK, which takes place on the 8th -14th of May 2023. Black Inclusion Week was organised because: […]