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Microaggression is an indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against marginalised group members. It's time for us to take action against microaggression and speak up. To find out more information about what we do, follow The Collaboratory today. #TheCollaboratory #RaceEqualityMatters #ActionDrivesChange #ItsEveryonesBusiness Credit Turner Consulting

Your name is your identity. Mispronouncing someone’s name can leave them feeling ashamed and ostracised. Some go as far as picking a second ‘normal-sounding’ name. We need to make it so that no one is ashamed of a name that represents their heritage and identity. #MyNameIs was created to celebrate cultural names by normalising phonetic name spellings in everyday life and the workplace. Using the Fuh-Net-Ic Filter, get the phonetic spelling of your name and share it on social media through a fun and engaging piece of content. To find out more information about what we do, follow The Collaboratory today. #TheCollaboratory

The Tea Break is an opportunity to create a dialogue and hear a diverse range of thoughts on issues that matter the most regarding race inequality. It’s a solution that’s proven to be effective – plus it’s completely free and comes with a ready-made support network. It is a one-hour facilitated online discussion that can be about any race equality issue. Held on a platform such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom, participants can choose to remain anonymous, listen to others or play an active role in the conversation. This means individuals are free to express their thoughts in a safe space where they can speak honestly. For more information about what we do, follow The Collaboratory today! #TheCollaboratory #PeopleMatter  

Being a successful leader means you must create an engaging, meaningful ecosystem within your workplace/industry. When you do this, improvements can be made to everyone’s performance, thanks to ongoing conversations, communication and decisions made to value and boost the team. When everyone is working together in an equally harmonious way, you’ll start to notice growth within your business. For more information about what we do, follow The Collaboratory today! #TheCollaboratory #ListenActChange #RaceEqualityMatters

#VoicesOfChange: Miranda Hart Comedian and actress Miranda Hart has been a star of stage and screen throughout her 30-year career, but it wasn’t until August 2024 that she revealed she had been suffering with a chronic illness. In her new book, titled I Haven't Been Entirely Honest With You, Hart discusses her struggles with Lyme disease – which she has said took doctors 33 years to diagnose after initially just saying she had agoraphobia. In the book, she expresses her anger with the battle to get doctors to treat her symptoms much more seriously: “I recalled all the times I'd told different doctors, "I feel toxic and poisoned, or, it’s like I have flu every day but I don't have a temperature. […] I felt anger rising at the times l'd been told I must have agoraphobia.” Hart’s symptoms also lead to her becoming bed bound and house bound with ME/CFS, causing her to step away from the limelight as she dealt with her symptoms.  She also expressed her fears about revealing her diagnosis to the public, as she worried she would be seen as 'complaining' or 'just tired all the time'. In an interview on the Graham Norton Show, Hart mentioned that she was inspired to finally come forward with her story after seeing Selena Gomez’s documentary ‘My Mind & Me’, in which details the challenges she’s faced with Lupus and Bipolar Disorder. Hart wants the book to show those that are facing similar issues that there is always hope things can get better. The book hopefully will bring more knowledge and understanding about the symptoms that come with experiencing a chronic illness. #MirandaHart #ChronicIllness #TheCollaboratory

How can you be an ally? 👀 1.     Speak out against injustice 2.     Be aware of implicit bias 3.     Identify your own privilege 4.     Listen to those with lived experience 5.     Empathise with those who are oppressed 6.     Take action For more information about what we do, follow The Collaboratory today! #TheCollaboratory #PeopleMatter #RaceEqualityMatters #ActionNotJustWords #Ally Credit: ohhappydani

What is the difference between #Diversity, #Equity & #Inclusion (DEI)? 🔹 Diversity is the variety and inclusion of people based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, age, disability, culture gender, sexual orientation, class, religion.   🔹 Equity refers to fairness and justice, recognising and acknowledging that everyone has different circumstances with room to adjust to imbalances. 🔹 Inclusion allows all voices to be heard, with opportunities and resources equally being provided to those who often find themselves marginalized in working or societal environments. Credit: Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity - Augustana College For more information about what we do, follow The Collaboratory today! Stats Credit: YouGov #TheCollaboratory #PeopleMatter #DEI

#Proof people can work from home and be productive #JustSaying #Inclusion #Equity #Belonging #Flexibility

Do you want to make a difference? If you have a not-for-profit business and are striving to create a change, The Collaboratory would love to work with you. We can provide not for profits with resources that will typically be out of the normal realms of possibility, allowing them to discover ways in which they can make a real change in their organisation to benefit their workers and become a driving force within their industry. To find out more about The Collaboratory, please follow us today. #TheCollaboratory #PeopleMatter                

In the UK, the employment rate for ethnically diverse citizens is just 62.8% - making the need for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) even greater. DEI ensures everyone, regardless of their background, has an equal opportunity to be seen and heard, creating environments that open pathways to success and celebrating everyone’s unique qualities and cultures. By prioritising DEI, we can break down the barriers of discrimination and bias and give everyone an equal chance to participate in not just working environments but in society as a whole. To find out more about The Collaboratory, please follow us today. #RaceEqualityMatters #Inclusion #Diversity #Equality #TheCollaboratory Source: Druthers Search, Gensler