Lunch and Learn
As part of the Inclusivity Works commitment to support employers through their journeys to become more diverse, we recently launched ‘Lunch and Learn’. A series of free, online lunchtime Zoom webinars aimed at employers, managers, recruiters, HR professionals but also open to anyone with an interest in the subject. The 45-minute webinars are presented by experts in their fields, and offer employers practical advice and guidance. Below you can now view the recordings of the webinars and access the top tips sheets from each session.
Deafness in the Workplace
Our first Lunch and Learn webinar focused on Deafness in the workplace and was hosted by Reg Cobb. The webinar, delivered in British Sign Language with the help of an interpreter, explores the skills, benefits and roles that deaf people can thrive in, as well as practical help and advice for both the recruitment process and in work.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for deafness in the workplace.
Neurodiversity Awareness
This Lunch and Learn focus was on neurodiversity in the workplace. This was hosted by Gizem Gokcimen Associate psychologist from Genius Within and Patience Zengeya. The webinar explores the broad range of neurodiversity, including common traits, as well as practical help and advice for both the recruitment process and in the workplace.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for neurodiversity awareness.
Recruiting Foreign Workers and Refugees
The third instalment of Lunch and Learn was focused on recruiting foreign workers and refugees. Delivered by Jennie Watts, from GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) and Sarah Fotheringham, GEM Navigator Developer for GARAS. The webinar explores who can work and the documentation needed by employers, as well as practical help and advice for both the recruitment process and in the workplace.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for recruiting foreign workers and refugees.
Diversity in the Workplace
The final instalment on Lunch and Learn was presented and delivered by Nabeela Akhtar, a Psychologist, educator and consultant on inclusivity and race equality. The webinar explores why businesses need diversity, tips for smarter recruiting, as well practical help and advice for the workplace.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for diversity in the workplace.
Mental Health in the Workplace
We kick start series 2 with Mental Health in the Workplace. This session will provide you with practical information and guidance on, The impact of mental health on your business, ways to manage and reduce the impact and Mental health support for you staff. Delivered by Chrissie Evans, Training Lead at Case-UK, who deliver mental health support services in the workplace across the country.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for Mental Health in the workplace.
Employing Ex-Offenders
In this webinar the spotlight is on employing ex-offenders. Delivered by Peter Atherton, CEO of Community Led Initiatives CIC, this session covers, business and social value benefits of recruiting ex-offenders, risk management and ongoing support and some case studies. Peter spent most of his life in and out of care and prison before creating an organisation that mentors and supports offenders to help them get their lives back on track.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for employing ex-offenders.
Creating a Healthy Workplace
For the third instalment of series 2 we were joined by Victoria Lukins from Healthy Workplaces, Gloucestershire to talk about creating a healthy workplace. Creating a healthy workplace culture, understanding the health needs of your workforce and how to tailor your support offer, and how to access free wellbeing support resources employees was covered in this webinar.
You can also view or dowloand our top tips sheet for creating a healthy workplace.
Unconscious Bias
For the final instalment of series 2 we covered unconscious bias. Delivered by Margaret Adewale, HR Director at the HR Dept in Gloucester, whose career spans over 15 years advising businesses of all sizes and industries on HR best practice. Margaret covered, the benefits of understanding and overcoming unconscious bias and how reducing the impact of unconscious bias can help you make better business decisions.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for unconscious bias.
Allyship, LGBTQ+ and supporting marginalised communities
Lunch and Learn series 3 started with a conversation with Kevin Bazeley from IDEEA about his own personal inspirational story, being one of the last people to be discharged from the UK armed forces on the grounds of his homosexuality. We also took a look Allyship, what it is and how it can work to support marginalised groups in the workplace and support a more inclusive culture.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for Allyship, LGBTQ+ and supporting marginalised communities here.
Making your communications more inclusive
In the second webinar of series 3 we looked at inclusive communications with the help of expert by experience Hayden Price and his Training & Development Manager, Claire Howell from Inclusion Gloucestershire. The webinar explored the barriers to communication that people face and their impact, understanding the adjustments people need and tips on how to make your workplace communications more accessible and inclusive.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for making your communications more inclusive here.
Making your workplace more accessible
In the third webinar of series 3 we looked at how to make your workplace more accessible with Ian Eggleton from Evans Jones Chartered Surveyors and Planning Consultants. The webinar explores disability in the UK, Equality Act basics and what employers need to know, and how to make your business more accessible to all.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for making your workplace more accessible here.
Building a more trauma informed workplace
In the final webinar of series 3 we explored how to build a more trauma informed workplace, presented by Jo Tym of Train with Lime. A previous GEM Project participant with lived experience, Jo explores what trauma is and how it can impact the workplace, as well as practical advice on how employers can become more trauma informed to improve working practices.
You can also view or download our top tips sheet for building a more trauma informed workplace here.