diversity

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Women in Tech: our Senior Developer’s perspective
B4 NewsdeskWed 25th Aug 20216 min

As a progressive organisation, we’re always on the lookout for diverse voices and upcoming talent; a diverse team brings different experiences and ideas, providing the opportunity for further learning, collaboration and improvement. But it’s impossible to ignore the limited representation of women and minority voices and glaring gender bias in the development world.

Unconscious bias
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Unconscious bias
Penningtons Manches CooperWed 13th Jan 20213 min

In December 2020, the Cabinet Office announced that unconscious bias training is being phased out of the civil service on the grounds that there is no proof that it changes behaviour and that it may in fact cause a negative response. This comes after a group of MPs previously refused to undergo training on the grounds that it was ‘pandering to the woke agenda’ and it shows the depth of resistance within government to this type of training. But are they right?

Jenny Garrett, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert
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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
B4Fri 8th Jan 20213 min

Numerous studies show that Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees still face significant barriers in the workplace. From recruitment and progression to reaching leadership positions, there are strategies that organisations can adopt to improve team representation from entry level all the way through to boardroom.

Imisi Adefala
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Supporting Black Founders And Businesses
B4 NewsdeskThu 7th Jan 20213 min

This could be a very long article as to why and how racism still exists within modern British society. I could divulge countless racist experiences I have personally had – such as being attacked by the police, or racist slurs in the workplace – but this was not the focus of my talk at the B4 One Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Talk, or this piece. Rather, the purpose is to speak to how we can tangibly contribute to seeing racial equality and equity become the institutional norm in the corporate setting.

Inclusion and Diversity at GWR
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Inclusion and Diversity at GWR
B4Wed 6th Jan 20213 min

Great Western Railway has worked collaboratively with colleagues to establish an Inclusion and Diversity Strategy and Action Plan that creates an environment where all colleagues feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. Over 600 colleagues and Trades Union representatives worked with us to develop the strategy that aims to achieve our vision where: We are progressive. We are one family. We are inclusive. First time, every time.