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Approach the holiday season in an inclusive way that celebrates and welcomes everyone in your team because not all of your employees will celebrate the same holidays. From Christmas to Hanukkah to Kwanzaa, many individuals and Organisations will take the opportunity to celebrate the end of the year with an event or gathering. You may have scheduled your Organisation’s end of year party, but how can you ensure all your colleagues are able to participate and enjoy themselves? Practical tips to ensure your end of year party is inclusive:

Before the men’s World Cup began, a number of football captains had committed to wearing a One Love armband in protest against Qatar’s criminalisation of homosexuality and as a mark of allyship.

We believe sport is an essential area for getting inclusion right. Representation at massive sporting events like the Olympics and Paralympics and the UEFA European Championships can inspire generations. Included was founded as a legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which illustrated an authentic commitment to inclusion through delivering a ‘Games for Everyone.’

Included spoke to Marilyn Harris during Black History Month UK. Marilyn is a senior HR Business Partner at McLaren Group, a construction company. This sector is dominated by men, primarily white men. Marilyn shares her experience throughout her career in this context, as a Black woman, and how she has built her success.

This National Adoption Week, Included asks why the UK Government discriminates against adoptive parents and what can be done about it

Sports are a great opportunity to bring people together, and can improve health and self-esteem. Sports have a huge influence on our culture, from the positives we saw after England’s win in the Women’s EUROs to the racist backlash that was seen after the Men’s EUROs final in 2020.

October is Black History Month in the UK. To mark the start of this month, we’d love to share our recommendations of those doing great work and celebrate Black cultural and historical figures. This month is also an opportunity to look specifically at the rich history of the Black community in the UK.

Protests in Iran The killing of Mahsa Amini by the ‘morality police’ in Iran have sparked days of protests in cities across Iran. Amini was detained by the police for wearing a hijab in a way deemed ‘improper.’

After the shooting and killing of Chris Kaba, we are left with questions, grief, and anger.

D&I work is challenging, ever-evolving, and can be daunting. For those moving into their first D&I role, or taking a step up to a senior or global D&I position, it can be hard to find support.