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From culture and leadership to inclusion and engagement, discover our latest thinking, experiences and observations from the world of people and organisational development.
Language Matters: Why the Words We Choose Shape Inclusion
Language Matters! In today’s environment, there has arguably never been a more important time for organisations to clearly and confidently articulate their approach to equity/equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and one of the most overlooked, and powerful, tools...
New Research Project Explores the Link Between Inclusion, Sustainability and Wellbeing
Take part in our new research with genee and Fred Wellbeing and help shape future support for inclusive, sustainable and healthy workplaces.
Embedding EDI in Procurement
Positive About Inclusion was delighted to partner with Westworks to deliver a webinar exploring the role of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the procurement process. The session brought together both buyers and suppliers to consider how EDI can be meaningfully...
Beyond the Tick Box: Collecting Demographic Data is About People
Data collection is a hot topic in the social housing sector - and for good reason. In the wake of the tragic events at Grenfell Tower and the avoidable death of Awaab Ishak, there has rightly been a renewed and urgent focus. Without a comprehensive approach to...
Inclusion Forum North East – The Generation Game
Positive About Inclusion's Inclusion Forum North East took place on 20th May 2026 at the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead kindly sponsored by Recite Me, web accessibility software and solutions experts. Our 11th event was called 'The Generation Game - Managing...
Developing & Supporting Young Talent
Across sectors and industries, organisations are grappling with rapid change - from evolving skills requirements to persistent labour shortages and the need to innovate at pace. One thing is becoming increasingly clear: developing and supporting young talent is no...
All in Conference 2026 – The Power of Inclusion
All In Conference 2026 Highlights the Power of Inclusion Across the North East On Thursday 26 March, Constructing Excellence in the North East (CENE) held its annual All In Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Newcastle. The event brought together organisations and...
The Future of Learning is Neuroinclusive
As this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I have found myself reflecting on the joyful learning curve that comes with working as an EDI practitioner. As I am fond of saying, ”sometimes you just don’t know what you don’t know” and that is certainly the case with...
International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated each year on 8 March and recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. It is also an important opportunity to raise awareness of gender equality and to continue advocating...
The Bananarama Principle: How Everyday Behaviours Drive True Inclusion and Belonging
It Ain't What you Do (It's The Way That You Do it) I fully appreciate that quoting songs and lyrics from the 1980s bands Fun Boy Three and Bananarama do somewhat date me… but I frequently do so when delivering EDI training because the sentiment is so true. To...
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