The shocking and fascinating revelation of the astronomical salaries commanded by some of the BBC’s ‘top talent’, as well as the predominance of white and male presenters among the top 20 earners has perhaps eclipsed the reality that in barely six months, companies across the UK will be expected to publish their own pay gap […]
The five most common “yes, but…” barriers to making organisations more inclusive: #1. Why bother? What difference will it make? We all want to get the best out of our people. Doing so means embracing the differences that individuals bring to the workforce. It means enabling each person to give of their best, and to […]
This year, GDP became officially certified as a women owned business by WEConnect Europe, and a minority owned business by MSDUK. Whilst there is no legal requirement for private businesses to diversify their supply base, public sector organisations have to meet statutory equality duties, and networks such as WEConnect and MSDUK provide a platform for […]
Global Diversity Practice are pleased to announce that Farrah Qureshi has formally been invited to serve as an Expert Panelist for the Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World. The prestigious invitation-only panel is comprised of the foremost diversity and inclusion thought leaders from around the world — they represent various […]
Global Diversity Practice’s ‘Open Minds’ Workshop and Webinar have now officially been certified and accredited by CPD. The accreditation process involves a rigorous audit and assessment of our learning products. Going forward, delegates attending our courses will be issued with a CPD Certificate of Attendance, which can be used within their formal CPD record for […]
Global Diversity Practice are delighted to welcome two new members to our Advisory Board. Nick and Clive will provide GDP with guidance and strategic feedback as we enter 2015 and tackle new challenges, new projects and work on a number of exciting ventures. We are incredibly grateful for their assistance and look forward to working […]
Wendy Cartwright – Chair of GDP Advisory Board – June 2014 Without doubt, western society is more tolerant now than it was in the 1970s, when equality legislation started to establish rights that we now take for granted. Over the years, organisations have gradually moved away from pure compliance and the concept of ‘levelling the […]
Yves Veulliet – Global Disability & Inclusion Program Manager (IBM) – May 2014 “I would like to share with you a part of my personal journey and the intimate connection that exists between the private and professional experiences of an individual. On the 12th of July 1987 at noon I was part of the comfortable […]