Over the last couple of years, ‘Equity’ has been included in our work around Diversity and Inclusion, so we now refer to ‘DEI’. But the equity component isn’t well understood across our organisations, and when it is focused on, it’s…
I’ve been hearing a bit about ‘diversity fatigue’ lately. According to the World Economic Forum, the term surfaced three decades ago and describes stress in response to companies’ efforts to diversify their workforce; but more recently it has included people…
Acknowledged as a key pillar in Maslow’s 1950s hierarchy of needs model, the need for love and belonging isn’t new. It’s as old as humankind itself – giving us the felt sense that we are welcomed and accepted within a…
I’m thrilled that the NZ government has mandated gender pay gap reporting for larger organisations, and even with a potential change in government this will surely be required soon given the approach of numerous other countries. But it’s not enough…
Returning to work after becoming a parent can cause a lot of different emotions, from excitement and relief to guilt and nervousness. For many it can feel energising to be able to socialise freely with adults again, to ‘switch on…
We all know that becoming a parent is a time of massive change. Alongside the joy and love that comes with welcoming your wee one into the world, the reality is that parenting, especially for the first time, can cause…
Becoming a parent is a time of massive change. While incredibly rewarding, the experience, from inception through to toddlerdom (and beyond), can put significant stress and strain on parents. Returning to work can be particularly challenging; in addition to leaving…
The more time I spend working with organisations, the more I realise that culture change requires less talk, more action. ‘Company culture’ is still quite a nebulous concept, so leaders must demonstrate with tangible actions how they will operate as…
Whether we like it or not, the global pandemic has catapulted flexible working into the day-to-day realities of business life. Those that were hoping it was just another fad are sadly mistaken, because flexible working is here to stay. In…
Diversity and inclusion are often used together, but they are not the same thing. Many companies are putting a huge emphasis on diversifying the makeup of their workforce, but few are taking tangible steps to build an inclusive culture. Inclusion…