Unlocking Potential:
Strategies and Tools for Cultivating
Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces
Attend The Diversity and Inclusion in Business Conference 2024 for the latest insights and guidance on
workplace diversity and inclusion. Expert-led case studies will explore effective EDI strategies, retention initiatives, and
staff network formation. Network and engage with peers to exchange experiences and
overcome challenges, fostering progress in diversity efforts.
in 2023, 24% of women
have experienced gender bias in
their workplace.
backgrounds hold only 6% of
top management positions,
according to the CIPD.
Overview
Advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Workplace Culture
In recent years, there’s been a growing acknowledgment of inadequate diversity in the workforce, particularly regarding representation across organisational tiers. While strides have been made in implementing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies and national guidance, significant adjustments are still needed to foster truly diverse and inclusive workplaces.
As a result, numerous organisations are adopting initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace culture. By exchanging and embracing best practices in EDI measures, organisations can enhance workforce diversity and cultivate an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us at Diversity and Inclusion at Work Conference 2024 to hear the latest policies and strategies from experts across the public sector. Engage with best practice case studies and discover effective tips and tools across a range of key topics including:
What’s Included
Value for money
Keynotes
Gain insights and guidance from senior stakeholders shaping the equality, diversity, and inclusion agendas in the workplace.
Case Studies
Explore best practice, including empowering women, addressing bias, supporting neurodiverse employees.
Network
Connect online with your peers throughout the day, share experiences, discuss ideas, and celebrate successes.
CPD
Gain 8 hours of CPD points towards your target and continue your own professional development in just one day.
Don’t miss out
Why You Should Attend
Agenda
Dr Juliet Kele, Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM), Postgraduate Admissions Tutor (Management), EDI Champion, School for Business and Society, University of York (CONFIRMED)
Esi Hardy, Managing Director, Celebrating Disability (CONFIRMED)
Anna Sirmoglou, UK and Europe Equity, Diversity and Inclusion manager, Mott Macdonald (CONFIRMED)
Emma Codd, Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Deloitte (CONFIRMED)
- An overview of the key indicators for success when building a staff network
- Advice for setting up a staff network to ensure that it is effective and receives buy in from all levels
- Techniques to create a sustainable structure that will embed the network in the long term
- Discussion of the future of staff networks
Cherron Inko-Tariah MBE, CEO, The Power of Staff Networks (CONFIRMED)
- The Race at Work Charter: supporting organisations to implement large-scale improvements to foster race equality
- Providing visible leadership on workplace race matters: identifying and appointing key workplace figures for race equality
- Outlining the importance of allyship in the workplace and strategies for engaging all employees in racial equality measures
- Measuring the impact of diversity and inclusion policies on ethnic minority employees and publicly sharing all data collected
Sandra Kerr, Race Director, Business in the Community (CONFIRMED)
- Combatting internal systemic discrimination toward all employees through a robust anti-racism and gender equity strategy
- Creating robust reporting procedures and effective support measures for employees experiencing workplace discrimination and harassment
- Developing inclusive policies to improve diversity and attract minority staff to the workplace
- Guidance for tackling microaggressions in the workplace and holding effective conversations with all employees
Dr Carolene Ayaka, Inclusion Manager, Addleshaw Goddard (CONFIRMED)
This session will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the main challenges you face in measuring the successes and failures of equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives in your organisations. You will gain insights from colleagues across the sector and discuss challenges and solutions.
Meike Bliebenicht, Neurodiversity Programme Lead, BP (CONFIRMED)
Lee Chambers, Chief Psychologist and Director, Male Allies UK (CONFIRMED)
Kathryn Watson, Impact Case Development Manager, University of Leeds (CONFIRMED)
2024 Speakers and Supporters
What previous delegates say
Testimonials
Amazing conference with great content and inspiring ideas
Associate Director
Barrett Dixon Bell Limited
A lot of content and variety. Came away with loads of ideas to investigate further for our organisation. Well worth the investment in time to attend.
EDI Business Partner
The Progress Group
The conference has given me insights into current trends and exposed me to ideas of how our firm could do things better/differently.
Head of People Development and Culture
Howard Kennedy LLP
A very useful and informative day I particularly enjoyed the session on neuro difference.
L&D Lead
Polaris Community
Informative and engaging event that gave interesting insights into the latest EDI topics.
Market Development Manager
Brain in Hand
Well organised event, good variety of speakers.
HR Director
Boult Wade Tennant LLP
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PUBLIC SECTOr
£360
For public sector employees only. Please use your work email for verification.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR
£330
For employees of charities, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations only. Please use your work email for verification.
PRIVATE SECTOR
£499
Private sector places are strictly limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
