Work IS changing. Summarised by the Cranfield School of Management, “the nature of work, the workforce and work relations are being reshaped by changing demographics and greater diversity, increased global integration, technological advancement and increased competitive pressures for organisations, both in product markets and for employees due to socio, political and economic shifts.” You might …
For a majority, it can often feel like there’s a disconnect between where you work, and what you’re passionate about. While many enjoy their jobs, fewer can say that they feel that they’re enacting real social change at work. Research conducted by the CIPD found “work can have a deep sense of meaning to an …
Inclusive leaders are everywhere in our day-to-day lives. They are people who may not even realise that they inspire and motivate us. In the fall of 2017, I had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Isobel (Izzi) Parsonage at S&C Electric Canada. Although my time there was limited (I was on a 4-month university …
January is often a time where a lot of goals are made, and inevitably, broken. It can be so easy to not stick to a New Year’s Resolution; the first week goes well, but then gradually you slip back into old habits. By a month in, you’ve given up. New Year’s Resolutions, and goals in …
New Year’s Resolutions – The importance of setting SMART goals Read More »
It’s currently Care Leavers Week! At BUD, we feel everyone, regardless of upbringing, deserves the best opportunities in life. Events like this give us the opportunity to broadcast issues facing our communities, alongside some of the amazing work our team at BUD does. According to Gov.uk, there are currently more than 80,000 children looked after …
BUD has recently supported BLAM, to deliver a facilitation workshop to support them through systems change. BLAM, or Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health, formally began as a community outreach event in the spring of 2017. They are focused on giving young people a more comprehensive and diverse education, and making sure Black history is …
It may seem daunting at first, but becoming an inclusive leader is something that is possible for anyone. Below are five useful tips for developing inclusivity skills in the workplace, and viable strategies to begin your inclusivity journey. 1. Take Responsibility If we can’t be inclusive in our leadership, we don’t deserve to be a …
Diversity in the workplace helps create an inclusive work environment, enabling all employees to achieve their full potential, and allowing your business to reach its fullest potential. Workplace diversity isn’t just an inclusion fad, it is something companies are recognising more and more as a must. While it will serve to improve your reputation, there …
Why diversity and inclusion matters to your organisation’s performance Read More »
Suffering from burnout after 12-hour work-days? Trying to do everything but achieving nothing? Attempting to address diversity and the issues exacerbated by Covid19 in your organisation, but with little impact? These problems have highlighted the need for a modern form of leadership: The inclusive leader. Whether you’re in a position of management within your organisation …
On the 10th of March 2021, participants on the Lead Positive Change programme were given 60 seconds to pitch their projects to a panel of experts; like something out of Dragons Den.
