10th February 2025
A More Diverse Workforce

How to Hire a More Diverse Workforce: Practical Steps for Hiring Managers

Strategies to Attract, Recruit & Retain Diverse Talent Diversity in the workplace isn’t just a tick-box exercise—it’s a business advantage. Companies with diverse teams are more innovative, perform better, and are more attractive to top talent. But despite best intentions, many hiring managers still struggle to embed true inclusivity into their recruitment processes. So, how can you ensure your hiring
12th December 2024
Reflecting on HR in 2024

Reflecting on HR in 2024: Insights & Achievements

November was a standout month for us as we brought together our HR Leadership Community in the North East and Yorkshire to reflect on HR in 2024 and to celebrate the incredible progress that’s taken place. We were thrilled to welcome so many familiar faces to our latest HR Leadership Community event on Thursday 28th November at The Sheepfolds, Sunderland.
13th April 2023
Neurodiversity In The Workplace

Neurodiversity In The Workplace: Embracing Differences

When we think of diversity in the workplace, we often focus on factors like race, gender, and age. But what about neurodiversity? What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in how our brains function, including conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. As more and more people are diagnosed with these conditions, it’s becoming increasingly important for workplaces to
18th November 2020

The new role of HR, championing diversity, & the ideal size of an HR team

I read a lot of HR-related emails and articles, and sometimes I strike gold. Here are the top five articles of the many I’ve read over the past couple of months or so. Please do let me know if any of these spark inspiration, make you think twice, or teach you something new. Experts reveal HR’s role for ‘Lockdown 2.0’