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As the UK navigates political changes, new employment laws, and an ongoing economic crisis, it's time to ask some tough questions about inclusion, equity, and wellbeing. With Black History Month approaching, how do we ensure our workplaces foster true belonging, especially as legal obligations around psychological safety tighten? Martin Luther King Jr. said, 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.' So, are we doing enough? Are our efforts for equity real, or just ticking boxes? Read our latest blog to explore these questions and challenge the status quo. https://lnkd.in/dDvHEVv9 We would love to hear your thoughts … Louisa Davies & Olajide Alabi

🚀 Ready to elevate your brand and attract top diverse talent? Join The SISUciety today! 🌈 Develop a unique Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing Employee Value Proposition that speaks to job seekers' hearts. 📊 64% of candidates seek companies with aligned values. Are you one of them? 👥 68% demand real evidence of your commitment to equity and inclusion. We've got you covered! The SISUciety Membership offers tailored flexibility to meet you where you are. Think of us as the Savile Row of EI&W Agencies. No more cliché stock images – showcase your genuine commitment and watch your talent pool thrive! 🔍 Transparency is key. Show your EI&W journey and connect authentically with candidates. 💡 Boost employee engagement by investing in their development and watch as your top talent flourishes. 🌟 Join a community dedicated to creating workplaces where everyone can shine. Be a trailblazer. Be authentic. Be part of The SISUciety. Let's make your workplace the best it can be! 🚀 Check out the SISUciety here: https://lnkd.in/efdcaR3t Get in touch on how to join via email: infor@thisissisu.co.uk Or book a 30 minute discovery call here: https://lnkd.in/eH_6ah_G #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #StoryTelling #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #AgencyLife #CommitmentToPeople #TrailBlazing #JoinTheMovement #BeAuthentic

🚀 Welcome to The SISUciety! 🚀 Ready to elevate your brand and showcase your commitment to Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing? 🌟 With The SISUciety, you get: 🏢 Your own mini-site with a brand bio and TikTok-style videos. 📑 Transparent, inclusive policies that protect and empower your team. 👩💼 Up to three senior roles with crafted job adverts for improved representation. 🎥 Exclusive access to the SISU Cinema, interactive workshops, and Talk Lounges 🔍 Thorough policy reviews, learning resources, and active chat forums. 📊 Regular engagement surveys and round table events. 💼 Ongoing support and of course the prestigious SISU Accreditation. As your external partner, SISU’s team of professionals can elevate your brand like never before. We’re pioneers in this space, and there’s currently nothing like The SISUciety on the market. We’re the only agency transforming this crucial work into compliance, ensuring your brand leads the way in inclusivity and wellbeing. Join us and make your brand a beacon of inclusivity! Together, we can create workplaces where everyone thrives. 🌈✨ #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #StoryTelling #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #AgencyLife #CommitmentToPeople #TrailBlazing #JoinTheMovement

🌈 Ready to take your equity, inclusion, and wellbeing efforts to the next level? 🌟 Before diving into where to find diverse talent, let's ask the tough questions:  - Is your company truly inclusive and equitable? - Are your ‘diversity hires’ more than just a tick-box exercise? - Do your efforts include representation in senior roles? - Are you ensuring psychological safety and a sense of belonging for all? Posting job openings on diversity job boards isn't enough. Without proper vetting, candidates can end up in places that don't truly support them. Enter The SISUciety: the game-changing platform that showcases brands genuinely committed to Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing. 🏆 ✅ Vetted and accredited brands. ✅ Resources for continuous learning and growth for all employees. ✅ A community of like-minded, committed organisations sharing ideas and best practice. Say goodbye to lip service and hello to genuine inclusivity and belonging! Join us on this exciting journey to create workplaces where everyone can thrive. Be part of the change – subscribe to The SISUciety today! 🔗 Check out The SISUciety here https://lnkd.in/efdcaR3t Email info@thisissisu.co.uk or book a call https://lnkd.in/e5N3BFWi to find out more information on how to join. #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #StoryTelling #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #AgencyLife #CommitmentToPeople #TrailBlazing #JoinTheMovement

You’ve all heard about the SISUciety, the newest, shiniest 🪩 SISU platform that isn’t just any platform….😏 Built to meet the needs of real people within our society, after a lot of research, a lot of listening, a lot of comparison to other ‘diversity job boards’ and a lot of data collection. Keep your eyes on our socials over the next week to view a bunch of insightful videos from Olajide Alabi and Louisa Davies explaining exactly WHAT the SISUciety is all about, WHY it’s needed and HOW you can get involved on a very special offer! #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #StoryTelling #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #AgencyLife #CommitmentToPeople #TrailBlazing #MarksAndSpencer

Shaping the New Era of Equity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing. At our agency, we’re not just talking about change; we’re leading it 🗣️. We’re shaping the new era of equity, inclusion, and wellbeing to meet the evolving needs of the next generation of employees. We're ducking labels, dodging discrimination, ducking lip service, and dodging budget excuses 💸. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of every partnership, suiting every budget- you only need to be honest with us and we will have you covered. We’re ducking inequality, dodging tick-box exercises, ducking poor language use, and dodging boring D&I content 😴. Because let's face it, not everything in this space has to be so serious 🤷 Here are three top tips on how to inject creativity into your equity, inclusion, and wellbeing strategy: 1. Gamify Your Training: Make learning fun and engaging by incorporating gamification into your training programs. This approach can boost participation and retention.    2. Leverage Storytelling: Use storytelling to share personal experiences and diverse perspectives. It’s a powerful way to build empathy and understanding among your team.    3. Innovative Content Formats: Move beyond traditional formats. Use videos, podcasts, and interactive workshops to keep the content fresh and relatable. Incorporating an external agency like ours can level up your strategy. It highlights your commitment and investment in your people, showing that you value their development and wellbeing. Join us in dodging the old ways and ducking into a future where equity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the forefront of your business. #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #StoryTelling #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #AgencyLife #CommitmentToPeople #TrailBlazing

In this new era of equity, inclusion, and wellbeing, it's crucial to truly know your teams. You cannot foster equity and inclusion if you do not take the time to listen to your people and their needs. Louisa Davies planned her exit from her previous role because being a single parent and working some days from 6am until the wee hours with minimal breaks, days on end, was robbing her of precious time. The almost two hour commute to and from the office was becoming exasperating. Her team was reduced to just her, causing immense stress and low energy, with no gain or benefit of taking on the extra workload. Ultimately, her daughter and her health were just far more important to her. Leaders -  Are you ensuring your teams workloads are manageable? Are you collaboratively refining ways of working with those who do the job day to day? Are you offering autonomy or are you micromanaging, adding layers of reporting and ‘1-2-1’s that aren’t needed? Do you consider people’s time spent travelling, commuting, taking the kids to and from school? Are you offering flexible working arrangements wherever possible? Or, are you a little archaic…’doing things the way they’ve always been done’ 🙄 #Excuses Yes, there are many things to know in order to be a truly equitable and inclusive leader, and this takes time and commitment, but it's not worth losing valuable team members because they’re too worried to ask for reasonable adjustments or you won’t consider their needs because you fear speaking up for your team members, or trying something new. Top Tips to Ensure Your Teams Feel Safe to Ask for Reasonable Adjustments: 1. Open Communication Channels: Create a culture where open dialogue is encouraged. Regularly check in with your team members and make it clear that their wellbeing is a priority. 2. Flexible Working Arrangements: Offer and promote flexible working options. Ensure that everyone knows they can request adjustments that help them balance work and personal life wherever possible. Remember as a leader you have a level of discretion. 3. Confidential Support: Provide access to confidential support services. Let your team know that their requests for adjustments will be handled discreetly and with respect. Listening to and supporting your team is the cornerstone of an inclusive workplace. Let's build environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. Reach out to info@thisissisu.co.uk to find out about our new Leadership Programmes, or consulting on how you can foster more Equity within your business 🪩 #StoryTelling #TeamGrowth #WorkplaceCulture #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipProgramme #TeamSupport #FlexibleWorking #InclusiveWorkplace #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation

Today is THE BIG DAY.  Not because it’s Fourth of July. Not because it’s Independence Day… Not because it’s Voting Day… It’s SISU’s fourth ruddy birthday people 🪩🎉🍾🥂 Four years ago a series of conversations unfolded between Olajide Alabi and Louisa Davies that would change their lives forever more… They dreamed of uniting their own talents and skills in ways that would in turn help unite people, teams and businesses throughout the land. They made a promise to themselves and each other that they would make every effort to make people feel safe, seen and heard. So they set out on their quest with Stoic Determination to encourage a positive culture shift amongst the communities they were blessed enough to meet along their journey. They were Brave in their mission, facing many a moment where they felt as though they were just about surviving in the chaotic realm of business owners. At times, they had to be brutally Honest with themselves in asking “Can we really do this?” But their creativity and uniqueness sparked Curiosity amongst people and brands alike. The passion within their hearts, the courage in their backbones and integrity in their DNA kept them pursuing their dreams and their vision. The support of those Curious folk, the ones wanting to be better, the ones doing better, gave them hope, lighting the way. And so here they are Louisa Davies and Olajide Alabi journeying through life as themselves and SISU, continuing to do what they love best…helping others. The End….or at least the end of this passage!! 😆 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US 🥂 And because we love ya, to celebrate we have a GIVEAWAY (pew pew pew pew) - #IYKYK 🤷 One blessed brand can win a membership to our newly created innovative platform 🥁 The SISUciety…whaaaaaat! 👀  (T&C’s apply) AND one blessed runner up can win a Talk Lounge for their peeps with a topic of their choice 😍 (T&C’s apply) All you have to do is email info@thisissisu.co.uk by Thursday 11th of July and tell us what your biggest success is to date in making your people feel like they belong 💛  We will add all brand names to a randomiser for selection 🔮 Tell a business buddy and pay it forward! 🤲 #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #StoryTelling #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #GiveAway #Birthday

As June fades and the vibrant Pride flags 🏳️🌈 come down, it's crucial to remember that the fight for equality and inclusion doesn't end with the close of Pride Month. At SISU, we believe that the recognition and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community must be a year-round commitment. In July, Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Trans 🏳️⚧️, and Queer individuals are still here, living their truths and navigating a world that often tries to silence 🤫 them. Pride is more than a month-long celebration; it's an ongoing movement demanding #visibility, #representation, and #SystemicChange. It's about recognising the unique challenges the #LGBTQIA+ community faces and actively working towards a more inclusive society. We must continue to push for changes in government policies that protect and uplift LGBTQIA+ individuals. Safe spaces are essential for the wellbeing of the community, where everyone can express their identities without fear of discrimination or violence. This is not just about tolerance; it's about genuine acceptance and support. The rainbow washing may disappear, but the need for #advocacy remains. As we dismantle one layer of inequality, we must continue to fight until every person, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, feels safe and valued. To quote the great Maya Angelou, "Until we are all free, we are none of us free." This powerful reminder underlines the importance of collective liberation and the ongoing work needed to achieve true equity. At SISU, we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and wellbeing for all. Let's keep the spirit of Pride alive every day by advocating for change, supporting each other, and celebrating the beautiful #Uniqueness within our community. Together, we can make a difference. Need help with anything from Talk Lounges to workshops? Get in touch with us—we're like the superheroes of equity and inclusion, minus the capes (but we do have some pretty great hoodies) 😏 #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation #Pride #QueerAllYear #Advocate #Represent

At SISU we believe in the power of storytelling. Olajide Alabi and Louisa Davies are always relaying their own individual experiences within the world of work and beyond, in the hopes that their stories could help someone in someway. Storytelling is a transformative tool in the Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing space. It has the power to showcase representation, build confidence, inspire and motivate, and create a psychologically safe environment for everyone. Although seen as a free resource, with huge benefits, it does cost courage, bravery and freedom from fear of judgement. Here’s why storytelling matters and how we can foster it safely: Top Tips to Encourage Storytelling: 🫶 Create Safe Spaces: Ensure there are forums where people feel safe and valued when sharing their stories. 🎉 Celebrate Unique Voices: Regularly highlight stories from multiple backgrounds and experiences, showing that all voices matter. 👠 Provide Platforms: Use company meetings, newsletters, and social media to share and amplify these stories. Make them collaborative, bringing your people in. For Senior Leaders: 🪞 Lead by Example: Share your own experiences and journey, demonstrating vulnerability and authenticity. 👂 Listen Actively: Show genuine interest in your employees’ stories and respond with empathy and support. 🎁 Recognise and Reward: Acknowledge the courage it takes to share personal stories and celebrate those who do. Let’s harness the power of storytelling to drive our EI&W efforts forward, making our workplaces more inclusive and connected. Reach out to info@thisissisu.co.uk for more ways on how we can help you to facilitate storytelling within your business 📖 🪩 #Storytelling #BitesizeLearning #TeamGrowth #WorkplaceCulture #SISU #Agency #EIW #Wellbeing #Community #ElevatingBusiness #Equity #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion #SISUciety #Innovation #IncreasingRepresentation