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The Mixed-Race Identity In society, we often think about identity in a binary or mono-racial way which can leave mixed-race people struggling to find places where they feel they fit in. Mixed-race people can have dissimilar experiences growing up and struggle between occupying two different sides of heritage at the...
The impact of COVID-19 on mental health Mental Health matters today because the actions taken now by governments and corporations globally will be a game changer for mental health over the next 3-4 years. Mental health is not just a health issue, but it is also connected to our homes,...
Establishing safe spaces In response to last year’s global protests for racial justice, employers started to emphasise their commitment to Diversity & Inclusion more in the workplace. The initial response by many corporates was to establish a place for safety for black and brown employees to share experiences of grief...
Amplifying Diverse Voices During Mental Health Awareness Week It was both sad and disappointing the recent Race Equalities finding from the government’s handpicked educationalist, Tony Sewell claiming that Britain was not an institutionally racist country and failed to recognise institutional racism. I wonder what the mother of Stephen Lawrence would...
What exactly is a microaggression? The term microaggression describes an experience of verbal or behavioural humiliation to communicate hostile, derogatory or negative attitudes towards stigmatised or culturally marginalised groups. Microaggressions are often discussed in relation to race, yet anyone in a marginalised group can be a victim of a microaggression,...
Why retaining diverse talent is the future of your workforce? Today, companies require a diverse workforce in order to successfully retain employees, who visualise problems from numerous different perspectives. If a business lacks diversity of thought, it lacks the full potential to finding creative and alternative solutions. Having a diverse...
Fostering a sense of belonging Belonging involves having a sense of connection and feeling valued by the people around you. Connection plays a valuable role on our mental health, which makes having positive relations and purpose within working life extra important. The belonging of employees should therefore not only gain...
The Road Towards Race EqualityLast week was Race Equality Week for 2021 and the events of the past year, including the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the disproportionate effect of Covid-19 makes issues surrounding race inequality, still more relevant than ever.Workplaces reconsidered their policies around diversity and...
How Does Money Effect Mental Health? Since the pandemic mental health has been top of mind for most leaders in the workplace and has extended beyond the usual fruit baskets, gym memberships and relaxation offers. Financial wellbeing and supporting employees to improve their financial health has been one of...