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Equity Inclusion Mental Health

Let’s talk about mental health adjustments in the workplace

Farzana ChowdhurySeptember 16, 2024September 14, 2024

In the workplace, we have the usual adjustments that you would have heard of: Wheelchair accessibility Being situated on the ground floor of the office building Frequent breaks Short meetings...

Growth Mental Health

Did you really need your degree for your job?

Farzana ChowdhuryJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

If you're not in a specialist role, did you really need a university degree?I have an avoidant type of relationship with my Student Finance account. A few months ago I...

Diversity Equity Inclusion

But my colleague has already had Eid this year!

Christopher RobertsJune 9, 2024June 18, 2024

Like most faiths, Islam has several holidays, with the most significant being Eid. There are two festivals (Eids) each Islamic year. Both start with a morning prayer and involve feasting...

Diversity Equity Inclusion

Why I can’t tell you when Eid is

Christopher RobertsApril 8, 2024April 8, 2024

We're coming up to Eid al-Fitr, which will fall on one of several days. Why? Let me explain. Why don't we know what date Eid will be? The Islamic calendar...

Mental Health

Bandage Solutions to Workplace Stress

Farzana ChowdhuryApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Ahhh mental health and the workplace. Where do I even start? I can't contain all my thoughts in one post. But here's a start. Your workplace most likely focuses on...

Communication Inclusion

Using inclusive language in tech

Christopher RobertsSeptember 7, 2023March 18, 2024

Language is constantly evolving, and it's important we continue to rethink the way we communicate, to be inclusive and anti-racist. With that in mind, it's time to revisit some of...

Diversity Inclusion

Balancing Inclusivity in the Workplace

Farzana ChowdhuryJune 5, 2023June 5, 2023

Is it possible to accommodate everyone's needs for inclusivity? The short answer? It depends. "The perfect solution may not exist, but showing consideration can pave the way to a more...

Growth

The Real Price of Inaction: Neglected Goals

Farzana ChowdhuryMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

"Paint your worst nightmare. Understand what's in your control. Have a plan of action to avert big disasters." Tim Ferris You may have come across the concept of goal-setting, whether...

Equity Inclusion

Inclusivity and boundaries

Christopher RobertsMay 17, 2023June 5, 2023

What does an inclusive culture look like? Quite simply: "In an inclusive culture, no one has to enforce their boundaries, ever." It's a neutral culture, free from biases, assumptions and...

Communication Equity Inclusion

My Ramadan message to colleagues

Farzana ChowdhuryMarch 27, 2023June 1, 2023

As the only Muslim member in the team, during Ramadan it can be difficult to manage work & meetings the same as you normally would during Ramadan. I sent a...