Diversity, Inclusion and… Exploration? Recently I met with friends and colleagues, taking a moment to think, connect and enjoy breakfast! We were reflecting on how to engage with important narratives about diversity and inclusion when we don’t agree with the terms by which the narrative is being framed. We live in a world of soundbites...
Psychological Safety is a Health and Safety Issue – And It’s Time We Treated It That Way When we talk about health and safety at work, we often think about physical risks—safety protocols, fire drills, and injury prevention. But there’s another critical element that’s often overlooked: psychological safety. The truth is: if people don’t feel...
International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerate Action Theme: Accelerate Action: Driving Urgency and Impact for Gender Equity In 2025, the world stands at a crossroads. With global headlines dominated by political shifts, such as Trump’s re-election, and evolving corporate strategies like META and Amazon’s reshaped DEI commitments, there’s a pressing need to accelerate tangible action on...
EDI Is Evolving – And It’s Time to Act! With recent events focusing attention on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Included’s CEO, Michelle Sequeira, encourages you to take a step back and consider the bigger picture. Resistance to progress is nothing new – history shows us that meaningful change is often met with pushback. From civil rights movements...
Building Bridges: Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025 As we conclude 2024, we have taken a moment to reflect. The landscape of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has continued to evolve, with both setbacks and strides forward, and there are opportunities to make impactful progress in 2025. In the article below, you will...
The Key to Inclusion Audiobook We are delighted to share that our book, The Key to Inclusion, is soon to be available in audio format. This book, written in 2022, is a practical guide to Diversity, Equity and Belonging for You, Your Team and Your Organisation. Recognising the importance of diversity, belonging and equity is...
A Year of Transformation for Included 2024 has been a landmark year for Included, marked by exciting changes in leadership and board composition. In March, our Founder, Stephen Frost, transitioned from his role as CEO, passing the torch to Michelle Sequeira. This leadership evolution was further strengthened in May with the appointment of Jen Davidson...
EDI Highlights in 2024 It’s all about the data Many global companies continued to double down on EDI initiatives. This year saw increased transparency around diversity data, with major corporations releasing detailed reports on racial and gender representation. A significant trend was the focus on not only hiring diverse talent but also retaining them. Workplace...
Predictions for EDI in 2025 Increased Focus on Pay Equity and Transparency With the increase in Directives, expect pay equity to be a major focus in 2025, with more companies adopting proactive measures to close the gender pay gap. Pay transparency laws are likely to expand globally, making it more difficult for businesses to overlook...
As we celebrate Black History Month in the UK, it is vital to reflect not only on historical struggles but also on the ongoing, nuanced challenges of inclusion in the workplace. Groundbreaking new data from Included reveals a concerning trend: Black women over 35 experience significantly higher exclusion across key dimensions of workplace experience. This...
