February is LGBT+ History Month, an annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, as well as the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Inclusive organisations ensure that colleagues from the LGBTQ+ community feel psychologically safe to bring their whole selves to work.

Race Equality Week is an ideal time to reflect on and promote practices that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. One impactful way to do this is through equitable recruitment practices. By ensuring fair and inclusive hiring processes, you can build a workforce that represents the UK's diversity.

Saturday 4^th January 2025 is World Braille Day. To recognise this we’ve written an article that explains what to do if a job seeker requests information in Braille. A job applicant is entitled to request reasonable adjustments through the recruitment process, so it pays to understand what you need to consider if faced with such a request.

When we met Rachel, it was immediately clear that we were in the presence of someone who embodies resilience, innovation, and passion. Her journey, marked by significant personal and professional milestones, is a testament to what can be achieved through dedication and an unwavering belief in one’s potential.

On August 22^nd this year it’s the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief. If, like The Growth Company, your employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, it is a meaningful way to promote tolerance, understanding, and empathy among your employees, clients and service users.

As part of the Growth Company’s continuous improvement programme and in order to ensure services meet the needs of employers, we have recently been running a series of employer focus group sessions- here are our findings from the recent "Ethnicity in the Workplace" roundtable.