It’s not just about toilets! How to make a trans and non-binary inclusive workplace
Creating an inclusive workplace for trans and non-binary employees goes far beyond providing gender-neutral toilets. True inclusion requires comprehensive policies, supportive leadership, inclusive benefits, and intentional celebration of trans and non-binary staff throughout the organization.
“When seeking to address diversity and inclusion too much focus is placed on those who are ‘different’.”
Fujitsu’s new Global Ambassador for Diversity & Inclusion, Steven Cox, believes companies must broaden their D&I focus beyond highlighting differences. Cox outlines key goals including identifying best practices, understanding automation’s impact on workforce diversity, and driving positive change across Fujitsu’s global operations.
“If people feel excluded, they will leave – it’s as simple as that.”
Carol Rosati OBE has joined The Chemistry Group as Champion of Diversity, bringing 25+ years of talent management expertise. She aims to help organizations create more inclusive workplaces, widen their talent pools, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant at work.
Invest in women to beat tech’s diversity problem
Investing in women leaders significantly improves innovation and financial performance in technology companies. Research shows gender diversity increases return on equity by 35% and creates more inclusive workplaces that attract and retain talent, yet women remain underrepresented in senior tech roles.
Why workplace diversity is everyone’s business
Research shows 26% of SMEs aren’t prioritizing workforce diversity, yet diverse teams demonstrate stronger financial performance and access to wider talent pools. Employers of all sizes can build diversity through improved recruitment, progression, and pay practices without significant additional costs.
Is ‘fit’ the new bias?
Prioritizing cultural fit in hiring may inadvertently discriminate against qualified candidates and limit workforce diversity. Overemphasizing subjective fit criteria risks groupthink, reduces creativity, and prevents companies from accessing top talent from varied backgrounds.
Work teams need these six things to be successful
Successful work teams need six key elements: shared purpose, clear decision-making processes, defined roles, strong communication, trust, and psychological safety. Research shows employees who fit well with their job, team, and organization have greater satisfaction, retention, and performance.
Male managers command less authority in ‘female’ jobs
Research reveals that male managers in female-stereotyped jobs experience less authority than those in male-stereotyped roles. Gender stereotypes about leadership persist despite diversity initiatives, affecting how workers respond to managers based on the job’s perceived gender association.
Taylor Review analysis: The future of work is already here
The Taylor Review reveals that the future of work has already arrived, with careers, learning, and workplace expectations fundamentally transformed. Organizations must adopt personalized employee value propositions and develop AI-human talent strategies to remain competitive while meeting diverse workforce needs.
“I usually choose one day a week where I make it my goal to only focus on one task at a time.”
Dana Zelicha, an organizational psychologist and mindfulness expert, shares her daily routine focused on presence and single-tasking. She dedicates one weekly “Unitasking Day” to focus on one task at a time, avoiding multitasking’s proven 40% productivity decrease, while maintaining morning mindfulness practices and digital detox habits.
Tackling Taylor: “Good Work” deserves defence
The Taylor review promotes “good work” standards across modern employment practices, including gig economy roles and atypical contracts. Rather than banning zero-hours work outright, it emphasizes fairness, clarity, and individual choice while addressing vulnerability in the workforce.
How to take control of your company culture
Employees stay at companies because of culture, not just salary. Learn how to intentionally shape your company culture by engaging employees, training managers effectively, and acting on feedback to reduce turnover and boost performance.
Four reasons to ‘diet’ your internet consumption
Taking regular breaks from screens and the internet benefits families in measurable ways. A father shares how his family’s tech-free days have led to improved happiness, better health, increased safety, and stronger academic performance among their children.
Employment tribunal fees unlawful, says Supreme Court
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that employment tribunal fees are unlawful, citing constitutional rights to access justice. The £390 fees introduced in 2013 caused a 79% drop in cases filed. The government will refund £32 million in previously paid fees and stop charging immediately.
“I am proud of my ability to gain the trust of both the leadership team and my colleagues”
Petra Silber, newly appointed HR Director of Europe at Lombard International Assurance, discusses how she plans to build trust with stakeholders, orient herself to the company culture, and prioritize learning and development, talent management, and employee recognition in her first six months.
Working from home? Research finds employee self-regulation is the key to success
Research on remote work reveals that employee self-regulation and managerial trust are critical to teleworking success, with full-time remote workers performing as well as office-based employees when given autonomy and minimal oversight.
The Journey to Digitization: The Executive View
Corporate executives recognize that human capital management technology is essential for business competitiveness, yet only 8% consider themselves truly digital organizations. Cloud-based HCM software investment is projected to reach $23 billion by 2020, addressing critical needs in workforce management and employee experience.
Book review: The Sleep Revolution: Transforming your Life, One Night at a Time
Arianna Huffington’s “The Sleep Revolution” makes a compelling case for prioritizing sleep as essential to professional success and well-being. Combining personal narrative with research on productivity, health, and workplace culture, this book is particularly valuable for HR leaders and business professionals seeking to transform organizational work-life practices and their own performance.
Insight into the financial impact of investing in people
Companies struggle to measure the financial impact of investing in people because they focus on short-term monthly profits rather than long-term strategic gains. Successful people-led businesses like Apple and John Lewis demonstrate that this requires a multi-year commitment, accepting initial financial dips while building stronger organizational structures and employee engagement.
Why is financial wellbeing growing and what are employers doing?
Financial wellbeing is becoming a priority for employers due to rising living costs, younger workers lacking financial literacy, and the connection between financial stress and mental health. Organizations are expanding support through flexible benefits, financial education programs, and practical solutions like housing loans and pension planning to improve employee engagement and retention.
