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Supporting Working Mothers: A Workplace Guide
This Mother's Day, understand the pressures faced by working moms and take action. Learn how to create a workplace that values their contributions, offers real support, and promotes work-life balance. Discover practical strategies to build an empathetic and inclusive culture
The Workplace Women Deserve: How to Create True Gender Equity
International Women’s Day is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. Despite progress, women still face persistent barriers in the workplace, from the gender pay gap and leadership biases to unfair hiring practices and inadequate parental leave. The workplace should be a space where talent thrives, not where outdated stereotypes hold women back.
Myths & Misconceptions About Ramadan in the Workplace: Understanding and Supporting Your Colleagues
Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims worldwide, presents a unique opportunity for fostering inclusivity and building stronger team dynamics. However, amidst good intentions, misconceptions and myths often cloud understanding, leading to unintentional missteps and potentially creating an uncomfortable environment for Muslim colleagues.
Inclusive Leadership: How to Set the Tone from the Top
In an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly recognised as business imperatives, the role of senior leaders is critical. CEOs, founders, and executives have the unique ability to shape organisational values and behaviours, setting the tone for a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Yet, inclusive leadership is not instinctive; it is intentional.
Conquering the "Blue Monday" Blues: Creating a Mentally Healthy & Inclusive Workplace
The third Monday of January is often dubbed "Blue Monday," a day notorious for being the most depressing of the year. For workplaces striving for inclusivity, recognising and addressing the potential impact of "Blue Monday" is crucial.
Top 10 Innovative Approaches for Inclusive Business Success in 2025
As we step into 2025, the question isn’t whether DEI is worth pursuing—it’s how to navigate new complexities with clarity and purpose. Here are ten actionable strategies for driving meaningful progress in the year ahead.
Microsoft Teams Name Pronunciation Feature: A Step Toward Inclusion
Microsoft Teams has introduced a groundbreaking feature that allows users to record and share the pronunciation of their names. This simple yet powerful tool is a significant step toward fostering inclusion, reducing micro-aggressions, and creating more respectful workplaces.
Let Me Reintroduce Myself: The Story of Atlyn Forde
Learn the story of our Founder and CEO Atlyn Forde and discover the journey that has led her to be an ambitious and resilient leader that has had a profound impact on so many.
Embracing Cultural Sensitivity During the Holiday Season: A Guide to Inclusivity and Respect
The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and reflection—a period when many cultures around the world come together to celebrate cherished traditions. While it’s a season filled with festivity, it’s also an important opportunity to practice cultural sensitivity.
Sponsorship: The Secret Weapon for Empowering Underrepresented Employees
While diversity and inclusion initiatives have made significant strides, there's still a glaring gap: the lack of sponsorship for underrepresented employees. While mentorship focuses on providing advice and guidance, sponsorship involves taking concrete actions to advance the sponsored individual's career.
Fathers in Focus: Addressing the Unique Challenges of Modern Fatherhood
Men still face significant challenges when it comes to parenthood, particularly as new fathers and separated fathers who are also working. These challenges often stem from societal expectations, workplace policies, and a lack of adequate support systems.
Engaging Men as Allies: A Shift in DEI Strategy
A common pitfall in DEI efforts is a tendency to focus solely on the negative behaviours of certain groups, often men. This blame-centric approach can alienate and discourage men from engaging in constructive dialogue and action.
Supporting Transgender Employees: A Guide to Workplace Allyship
The weight of societal expectations, coupled with the fear of rejection and misunderstanding, can create a heavy burden for transgender individuals. Transgender employees face unique challenges in the workplace, often stemming from a lack of understanding, discrimination, and a hostile environment. These challenges can significantly impact their well-being, job performance, and overall career progression.
Accessibility in the Workplace and Addressing the Disability Pay Gap
Disabled employees face numerous challenges in the workplace, including physical barriers, attitudinal bias, and systemic inequalities. Additionally, the disability pay gap highlights a significant disparity in earnings between disabled and non-disabled workers. To create truly inclusive workplaces, employers must take proactive steps to address these issues.
Embracing DEAI Change Makers: A Catalyst for Transformation in Travel Businesses
The travel industry has the power to transform lives, but it also has a responsibility to be inclusive. DEAI Change Makers are the driving force behind this transformation, championing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion within travel organisations. This isn't just about making businesses more ethical; it's about unlocking new markets, fostering innovation, and building stronger, more resilient organisations.
Understanding and Managing Work-Related Stress: Signs, Causes, and Effective Solutions
Work-related stress is a growing challenge in today’s fast-paced workplaces, impacting mental, emotional, and physical health. Discover the causes, common symptoms, and proven strategies for managing work stress effectively. Whether you’re an employee feeling overwhelmed or an employer looking to support your team, this guide offers practical tips to create a healthier, more balanced work environment.
Employee Resource Groups: Cultivating Connection, Community and Belonging
In the heart of every thriving workplace, there's a profound need for connection. Beyond the daily grind of tasks and deadlines, employees yearn for a sense of belonging, a place where they can feel seen, heard, and valued. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a crucial role creating the belonging that people crave, offering a space for employees to connect, support, and advocate for their unique needs and interests.
Celebrate Inclusion! Inclusive Travel Forum Partners with TTG Media
We at Communicate Inclusively are thrilled to celebrate our sister company, the Inclusive Travel Forum, on their exciting new partnership with TTG Media! This collaboration marks a significant step forward for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the travel industry.
Promoting a Healthy Work-Life Balance: Preventing Burnout
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion often caused by prolonged stress or overwork. It can significantly impact productivity, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, burnout has become a pervasive issue, affecting individuals across all industries and professions. The negative effects of burnout can be far-reaching, impacting both personal and professional lives.
Transforming Law Firms: Strategies for Inclusive Legal Cultures
The legal industry, often characterised by its traditional and hierarchical structure, has faced increasing scrutiny for its lack of diversity and inclusion. To foster a more equitable and productive environment, law firms must prioritise creating a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes belonging, and ensures psychological safety.