The benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace have been much heralded.
By promoting age diversity, celebrating neurodiversity, or providing an accessible, welcome space to those with disabilities, and of different genders, ethnicities or sexual orientation, companies which promote diversity will prosper and grow.
Research by McKinsey & Company shows organisations with a diverse workforce are 35% more likely to have higher financial returns than non-diverse ones.
Yet despite this, over the last couple of years many large companies have slashed their equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDI&B) budgets in the light of increasing external financial pressure.
With diversity budgets seemingly among the first in line when it comes to cutbacks, how can progress continue to be made within the EDI&B arena?
Reed Talent Solutions' webinar will address how progress can continue to be made on all things EDI&B in the light of financial pressure.
The speakers
Annisha Taylor (she/her) - Head of D&I Business Partnering, BBC
A prominent and impactful equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) leader, Annisha is recognised for her innovative approach to developing organisational strategies that promote inclusive leadership, enhance equality and foster environments where both employees and audiences can flourish with a profound sense of belonging.
Toby Mildon (he/him) – Workplace Inclusion Architect, Mildon
Toby is the Founder of Mildon and an EDI Architect with a background at the BBC, Deloitte, and Accenture.
He’s led successful EDI programmes for major clients like Sony, HarperCollins, and Xodus Group. Toby’s bestselling books, ‘Inclusive Growth’ and ‘Building Inclusivity’, reflect his expertise in building diverse, inclusive workplace environments.
Iain MacLeod (he/him) - DE&I Consultant, Reed Talent Solutions
A passionate and experienced DE&I practitioner, Iain has woven inclusion into his work for over 20 years. A driving force behind Reed’s own inclusion journey he now brings his knowledge and expertise to our clients through our talent advisory team.
Iain firmly believes that in sharing and listening to our stories we can build and grow inclusive workplaces leaving nobody behind.
