LGBTQ+ Inclusion At Work – Mission Accomplished? With the celebration of Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the annual re-brand of corporate logos in June, we may be forgiven for thinking we have achieved LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the workplace. As Professor Binna Kandola OBE notes, “There’s no doubt that there has been tremendous progress, but […]
We’re delighted to share that the second of three books written or co-written by our Co-founder and Senior Partner, Professor Binna Kandola OBE, focused on the theme Rethinking DEI: Growth, Inclusion, Safety, was released today! Co-written with psychologist Dr. Ashley Williams, How To Build LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplaces: A Psychological Approach is out now. Order Your Copy […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17–23, 2025) is a time to recognise and celebrate the skills and unique perspectives that neurodivergent employees bring to the workplace. While raising awareness of these strengths is essential, it’s equally important to acknowledge and address the challenges and barriers they often face. This week, we challenge organisations to reflect on […]
In today’s globalised business environment, workplaces are more diverse than ever before. Employees bring a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives, values, and communication styles to the workplace, offering the potential for increased creativity and innovation. Yet, many organisations continue to expect their workforce to conform to a predefined cultural mould. This approach is not only […]
In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola, OBE is joined by Jo Grose, the first female Chief Executive of United Synagogue, to discuss the Jewish faith and the impact of Antisemitism since October 7th 2023.
In the quest for workplace equity and inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become vital. However, DEI strategies can fall short of success by failing to address the complex, overlapping nature of individual identities. Enter intersectionality—a framework essential for crafting more effective and comprehensive DEI strategies. By recognising the complex interplay of various […]
In this interactive webinar, Professor Binna Kandola OBE, Senior Partner and Founder of Pearn Kandola explores the three pillars that must define the next era of DEI: Growth, Inclusion, and Safety.
Active bystanders are individuals who decide to intervene in situations where someone might be at risk of harm. Their actions are essential for creating safer environments in places like schools, workplaces, and online platforms. Active bystanders challenge the idea of doing nothing and show how personal responsibility and collective action can reduce harm. Understanding why […]
In an increasingly online, remote and rapidly changing working world, how can you promote inclusion across your workforce to ensure effective team communication in your organisation? Understanding Inclusive Team Communication Pearn Kandola has been training teams to be more inclusive and effective for over 25 years. When teams communicate better, they are more likely to […]
In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola, OBE is joined by Pritpal Bhullur, a Senior Human Resources Business Partner in the UK Ministry of Defence, to discuss the Sikh faith and Pritpal’s important work with the Defence Sikh Network.