According to Runnymede Trust research: 75% of women of colour have experienced racism at work, and 61% report changing themselves to ‘fit in’. Forced to mould to conform: 61% report changing themselves to ‘fit-in’ at work, from the language or words they use (37%), their hairstyle (26%) and even their name (22%). Its time for […]
Event Highlights: Proximity Bias – Being Visible when working Remotely
Covid Lockdown showed us that we can all work from home and be productive. But how does it play out when working remotely is not a necessity and some are doing so while others aren’t? The antiquated assumption that those who work from home are less productive than those who work from the office has […]
Event Highlights: Resilience strategies for DEI professionals, especially when you belong to an underrepresented group yourself
Thank you to all those who attended our event: Resilience strategies for DEI professionals, especially when you belong to an underrepresented group yourself Working as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional is already a tough job, but even tougher if you are from a minoritised group yourself, you may feel that the work you do […]
37 Ways to Embrace Equity this International Women’s Day
It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognise, accept, and celebrate those differences. (Audre Lorde) To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are sharing 37 ways to #embracequity in the workplace and move towards a world that recognises, accepts, and celebrates difference, enabling equal outcomes for women. Striving for Equity is very […]
How to excel in an organisation when you are in the minority
As an employee working in the minority, you may experience twice the challenges compared to others, including isolation, discrimination, and low self-esteem. However, despite some overwhelming odds, there are strategies that employees in the minority can undertake that can help them support in surviving and thriving. Communicate. Some colleagues owing to deeply entrenched biases, may […]
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