d&i Leaders (Diversity and Inclusion Leaders)

📣 REPORT JUST RELEASED - In our landmark d&i Leaders Global Benchmarking Survey Report 2024/25, 370 D&I leaders from 31 countries reveal the state of the profession: from how the function is perceived and rewarded to its priorities for the coming months. Survey findings include: ◆ 26% expect their organisation’s financial investment in D&I to increase in 2025 ◆ 78% do not expect the D&I team to grow in the next 12 months ◆ More than half said levels of support from senior management and leadership was fairly or very good (57%) ◆ 20% of global chief diversity officers earn more than £150,000 ◆ 42% saw employee disclosure rates somewhat or significantly increase ◆ 45% of respondents said their mental wellbeing at work was ‘fairly good’, and 17% said it was ‘very good’, however there was a steep increase in respondents reporting worsened mental health over the past 12 months ◆ Respondents repeatedly noted CEO buy-in or a supportive senior team as catalysts for D&I progress Download our free 14 page report now to get a unique understanding of: ◆ Size, scope and remuneration of the D&I role ◆ Wellbeing and mental health of D&I leaders ◆ D&I’s sense of empowerment and influence ◆ Career development ◆ Good practice and measurement ◆ Accelerators and barriers to D&I Download for free here - https://lnkd.in/gBxMPGE Survey and report developed with support from: Charlotte Sweeney Associates Ltd | B Corp Certified Business Diversity Marketplace (Est 2005) Delta #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion

Supporting staff through grief. Difficult and distressing life events can happen to anyone at any time, very often without warning. Loss can take many forms and so too can grief, impacting on people at work both in the short and long term. Read our latest d&i Leaders article, to understand how an empathetic and practical approach from employers is important to support staff to manage their grief. Click here to read – https://lnkd.in/eQfwqhsY #DILeaders #Inclusion #Diversity #HR

📽 Watch 80+ free diversity, equity and inclusion related presentations and conversations on demand! Simply join the free d&i Leaders community of 15,000+ DE&I professionals today to access. 1️⃣ First sign up here - https://lnkd.in/ecjUtZb 2️⃣ Then click the links below to access presentations including: ➤ Adopting a campaigning approach to inclusion at work Tiernan Brady, Global Director of Inclusion, Clifford Chance View now: https://lnkd.in/ejUgygV6 ➤ How an ex-military recruitment programme has helped Amazon become an inclusive employer Emma Morgan, Program Manager – Global Military Affairs, Amazon Sámi Ben-Alim, Head of Diversity Recruiting Programs for EMEA & LATAM, AWS View now: https://lnkd.in/e6exAyrt ➤ Creating family friendly policies that support LGBT+ parents and children Kate Matthews, VP DE&I External Engagement & Talent Development, bp Des Johnson, Co-chair, Pride Employee Network, bp View now: https://lnkd.in/eiVB9SWp ➤ The intersection of sustainability, purpose and inclusion Jim Rottman, Global Head of Culture, Inclusion & Belonging, Volvo Cars View now: https://lnkd.in/eiwtxurA ➤ Attracting disabled talent with the benefits of an inclusive recruitment process Mark Lomas, Head of Culture, Lloyd’s View now: https://lnkd.in/eRS4mrSm ➤ Providing a clear framework and policy to support and increase the impact of employee networks Jenny Baskerville, Director, Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity, KPMG UK View now: https://lnkd.in/eK_dsA9z ➤ Supporting & advocating for trans/non-binary employees around the world Ella Slade (they/them), Global LGBTQ+ Leader, Diversity & Inclusion, IBM View now: https://lnkd.in/eck2Ez3e ➤ Leading a successful employee network Greg Turner-Smart, Group Inclusion & Diversity Lead and former Chair, Prism ERG, Rolls-Royce View now: https://lnkd.in/ecYsHduA #DILeaders #Inclusion #Diversity #HumanResources #Learning

🎬 WATCH NOW - The role of personality diversity in building inclusive teams. Access this free 50 minute recording of our fantastic online conversation with: ● Richard Etienne, Founder, The Introvert Space ● Sophie Black, Head of D&I, Wellbeing & Charitable Giving, Diligenta ● Nikita Singh, Manager – Learning Experience Designer, EY Join Richard, Sophie and Nikita as they explore: - The business case for personality diversity - Why acknowledging and embracing personality differences can lead to more innovative, high-performing, and engaged teams - Practical strategies for personality inclusion - How to create inclusive environments that accommodate different personality types, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard - The link between personality diversity and mental wellbeing Login or sign up to access free here - https://lnkd.in/e7ZHjtU #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion #HumanResources

📌 Are you looking to move into a DE&I role, or been in a DE&I leader role for less than 12 months? If so, consider attending Level 1 of our popular d&i Leaders 'The Foundations to Being an Effective D&I Leader' CPD Accredited online training workshop, for an interactive day of online learning on 4 June. Attendees have the unique opportunity to learn from three experienced D&I practitioners: Gamiel Yafai - Fiona Daniel - Toby Mildon Places are limited - book soon to avoid disappointment! Full details here: https://lnkd.in/dEBVUS6D #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion #InclusiveLeadership

Collecting D&I data: the role of communication and engagement. With D&I initiatives under attack, inclusion professionals are seeking ways to show their value. One of the most reliable ways to do this is by using data. But one of the challenges in collecting data can be gathering enough to make insights meaningful, and many organisations face difficulties in reaching sufficient levels of data sharing across some diversity strands that it means they can’t act upon what they have. Click here to read our d&i Leaders article – https://lnkd.in/e5YJWEdV #DILeaders #Inclusion #Diversity #HR #Data

🟢 Neurodiversity at Work 2025 - Join us on 24 June for our online seminar bringing together organisations looking to develop workplaces where neurodivergent individuals can flourish. 100+ already confirmed to attend! This 5th annual event is being chaired again by the fantastic Theo Smith and our 18 inspiring speakers include: - Alex Lane, Global I&D: Disability Inclusion & Neurodiversity, Accenture - Alexis Curtis-Harris, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Stafford Long - Rhona Mechan, Early Careers Delivery Manager, GSK - Chris Butler, Chief Audit Officer – Group Functions & Data Analytics, Aviva Book now to save £20! To view the full agenda and book your place, please visit - https://lnkd.in/dptUiqw Seminar kindly sponsored by: Texthelp neurobox #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion #Neurodiversity

📣 REPORT JUST RELEASED - In our landmark d&i Leaders Global Benchmarking Survey Report 2024/25, 370 D&I leaders from 31 countries reveal the state of the profession: from how the function is perceived and rewarded to its priorities for the coming months. Survey findings include: ◆ 26% expect their organisation’s financial investment in D&I to increase in 2025 ◆ 78% do not expect the D&I team to grow in the next 12 months ◆ More than half said levels of support from senior management and leadership was fairly or very good (57%) ◆ 20% of global chief diversity officers earn more than £150,000 ◆ 42% saw employee disclosure rates somewhat or significantly increase ◆ 45% of respondents said their mental wellbeing at work was ‘fairly good’, and 17% said it was ‘very good’, however there was a steep increase in respondents reporting worsened mental health over the past 12 months ◆ Respondents repeatedly noted CEO buy-in or a supportive senior team as catalysts for D&I progress Download our free 14 page report now to get a unique understanding of: ◆ Size, scope and remuneration of the D&I role ◆ Wellbeing and mental health of D&I leaders ◆ D&I’s sense of empowerment and influence ◆ Career development ◆ Good practice and measurement ◆ Accelerators and barriers to D&I Download for free here - https://lnkd.in/gBxMPGE Survey and report developed with support from: Charlotte Sweeney Associates Ltd | B Corp Certified Business Diversity Marketplace (Est 2005) Delta #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion

💠 Next week! Aligning DE&I to organisational values and purpose. Free 50 minute d&i Leaders online conversation with audience Q&A on 27 March - 11:05am to 11:55am GMT. 350+ already confirmed to attend! Join Dan Robertson, Annie Wu and Pauline Miller for this interactive conversation exploring: 💠 How the current approach to D&I may be creating more collective harm than good 💠 How a move towards values alignment can drive connectivity, belonging and corporate cohesion 💠 How a move towards values alignment can assist with navigating the ‘politics of diversity’ 💠 How we can measure and reward values alignment through behavioural indicators For more details and to register your free place, click here: https://lnkd.in/erjzsqAu Organised in partnership with: FAIRER Consulting #DILeaders #Diversity #Inclusion #HumanResources

Supporting employees with addiction issues. When it comes to accessing support for substance and alcohol misuse in the workplace, stigma is still a huge barrier for people. "Many individuals are balancing work with personal pressures and health issues. By recognising that and providing support when people need it, employers can build more compassionate and inclusive workplaces". Click here to read our latest d&i Leaders article – https://lnkd.in/ePnv4pWJ #DILeaders #Inclusion #Diversity #HR