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.

Recently we ran a workshop on disability in the workplace, where employers could come together to discuss the issues they faced in either recruiting or employing people with disabilities. One of the subjects that came up that day was on reasonable adjustments that could be made during the assessment process when deciding whether a candidate is suitable for the role on offer.

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's an update on their progress, and how you can join our upcoming events.

In this article, Adrian Bird from Aspire in Partnership will provide some insights into how Ramadan can impact the workplace and how employers can support their Muslim colleagues during this time.