Virtual Diversity & Inclusion Conference On Demand

Being more than 18 months into the global pandemic and with some uncertainties still ahead, it comes as no surprise that many employers and jobseekers alike are tired and hoping for positive change.

Now is the opportunity and time for leaders to be the change makers by helping employees stay fulfilled and motivated, addressing the biggest barriers in creating a more inclusive workplace and empowering DI&B teams with the support that they need.

In this session, we look at the current state of play in UK workplaces and the actions needed to continue moving the needle. In collaboration with YouGov, Indeed recently carried out one of the most comprehensive studies into diversity, inclusion and belonging (DI&B) within UK workplaces.

Attend this session for an exclusive overview of the key findings and actionable takeaways from this brand-new report!

Several changes have taken place over the last year and a half. One of them was an acceleration in the drive from active fathers to be recognised and supported by their employers While the media rightly worried about the gendered impact of the pandemic and its various lockdowns, many men stepped up much more visibly into active parenting roles, demanding flexible working and gender-neutral parental leave from their employers. Hot on the heels of International Mens Day, hear from two professional working fathers describing their own personal and professional journeys. We hear from Chris Bryant, Partner at law firm BCLP who was named to the named to the 2019 Timewise Power 50 as well Oliver Black Work+Family Commercial Director who will discuss balancing family life with client relationships as a provider of work+family solutions to around 400 leading UK employers, and 1,300 globally. We’ll discuss what’s changed personally and professionally across the last year and what actions employers must take now to enhance the employee experience for working families of all genders and structures. Learn what leading employers are doing from policy to practice, enabling you to benchmark your own provision at this time of rapid new developments.

Hosted by Jennifer Liston-Smith, Head of Thought Leadership at Bright Horizons, pioneer of parent transition coaching and leading influencer for over 15 years, in conversation with Chris Bryant, Partner BCLP, named to the 2019 Timewise Power 50 and Oliver Black, Work+Family Commercial Director

Without actionable insights from HR and People data, companies are flying blind. However, just 40% of c-suite leaders say their organization uses HR data to make business decisions including evaluating their diversity and inclusion strategies, Sage’s recent research report ‘HR in the moment: Impact through insights’ revealed. Despite 94% of c-suite leaders having access to some form of People data, 68% said they’re not heavily reliant on it. Join us in this session to understand the four steps to better People analytics, and how HR and People leaders can deliver impact through insights, including:

• Understanding where you are in your People analytics journey
• Knowing how you compare to others
• Finding out what data other HR leaders are using to build their diversity and inclusion strategies.

Gillian will talk through the steps taken in her organisation over the last 2 years to really understand disparity in experiences and outcomes for colleagues from Black, Asian and ethnic minorities when compared to White colleagues.  She will share some of the pitfalls to be avoided and learning about what works well.

The story will explore:

• Why data and insight must drive decisions and action
• The role of senior leaders in culture change
• Whole organisation engagement
• Mandating or not mandating training – how you know when you have critical mass

Commitment, resilience and determination.

Today, most companies understand the benefits of diversity. However, many still struggle with their DE&I efforts. While hiring a more diverse talent pool is critical, it’s only one side of the equation. To truly reap the benefits of diversity, companies must create inclusive organizational cultures where everyone feels they belong. So, how can HR make sure they’re looking beyond diversity, especially in remote and hybrid work? Nikita Solberg, DE&I Advocate at Hibob, will share processes and programs to ensure you’re on the right track to a more inclusive organization.

In this session, Nikita Solberg at Hibob will cover:

• How to outwardly prioritize diversity and inclusion
• How to build a diversity and inclusion committee
• Ways to create a remote culture of recognition, as recognition can help drive inclusivity
• Top trends when hiring global teams and onboarding them remotely
• Tips for building better employee-manager relationships while promoting a sense of belonging