Over the past decade, it has become increasingly evident that developing a diverse and inclusive workplace is crucial for business success. Companies are investing heavily in Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) programmes to not only meet legal and ethical standards but also unlock their workforce’s full potential. However, despite the best intentions, many D&I initiatives fail […]
There’s been a lot of talk in the press recently about macho workplace cultures, with discussion often focussing in particular on uniformed professions such as the police. During these conversations, we tend to home in on the dangers of such environments, how they can become breeding grounds for hostile behaviour and how we should strive […]
Leaders must foster a culture of inclusivity for a team to achieve its full potential. In inclusive environments, people share a sense of belonging and report feeling more comfortable and confident when contributing new ideas. Tapping into a wider pool of diverse perspectives can increase productivity and efficiency, and inclusive organisations can enjoy improved communication […]
Welcome to our D&I Newscast, hosted by Professor Binna Kandola OBE. Joined each month by one of our business psychologists, Binna and his guests present a fresh perspective on pressing stories from a D&I perspective while keeping you up to date with the latest research in the D&I world. This month’s special guest is […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a great opportunity to celebrate neurodiversity in the workplace. But it’s also an important chance to consider how we can support our neurodivergent colleagues more. Around 15% and 20% of the population is neurodivergent, and unfortunately high proportion of neurodivergent people are unemployed. For example, just 21.7% of autistic people in […]
Welcome to our D&I Newscast. This is where our business psychologists discuss topical D&I stories and keep you up to date with the latest research in the D&I world. Joining Professor Binna Kandola OBE this month to discuss “macho” workplace cultures, menopause training, and gender parity in the FTSE 350 is Dr. Jo Kandola, […]
In 2018, Pearn Kandola published groundbreaking research examining the experience of minorities in the workplace. This research revealed a shocking 60% of minorities had experienced racism in the workplace. Whilst many had witnessed discriminatory acts, a significant proportion had taken no action. The main reason for this was that they feared the consequences of speaking up. […]
Over recent years there has been much talk about whether unconscious bias training really works. In this webinar, Dr Jo Kandola explores what evidence there is to support unconscious bias training and what this means for organisations going forward.
In this epside, we talk about how gender bias can lead to fatal consequences at the NHS, the work of a D&I leader, and how our latest research uncovers how managers feel about staff with disabilities.
When was the last time you heard someone say or do something racist at work? Perhaps it was a derogatory comment made based on a racial stereotype, or something as subtle as watching a colleague be ignored or talked over. Did you think it was acceptable? Did you challenge that inappropriate behaviour? Did you even […]