CIPD Special Interest Group – Effectively Embedding ED&I

25 April 2024
Placeholder showing details for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Special Interest Group meeting held 18th April 2024

Our Directors Lucy and Karen were delighted to be invited to the recent CIPD North East ED&I Special Interest Group to share their thoughts and insight on effectively embedding ED&I within an organisation.

The online session was hosted by NTW Solutions Director of Workforce and Engagement and Chair of the CIPD North East ED&I Special Interest Group, Victoria Bullerwell and was fully booked within one day of tickets becoming available!

The event was attended by over 30 HR and L&D professionals from a diverse range of organisations across the North East, and during the session, Lucy and Karen explored:

  • Why creating an inclusive culture matters – the business and individual benefits from a diverse workforce and a sense of belonging
  • How to make an effective business case and bring everyone on board – the numerous elements that can make up the business case and the importance of finding the right hook for your organisation
  • Where to start (and how to maintain momentum) – finding your passionate people and harnessing their energy and enthusiasm to support the agenda
  • What gets measured gets done (using data and setting KPIs) – how to take the right approach to data collection, and the common mistakes we see organisations making…

The session ended with an interactive Q&A with Special Interest Group members taking the opportunity to ask a broad range of questions and raise issues that were live for them and their organisation.

“Thank you Lucy and Karen for a brilliant session!”

Victoria Bullerwell, Chair of CIPD ED&I Special Interest Group

 

 

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