Equity & Social Advancement Speakers
Promoting equity and social progress is vital for creating inclusive and thriving environments. These are places where everyone has a chance to succeed. In the UK, unconscious bias is a major challenge to workplace equality. This bias involves automatic judgments based on factors like race, gender, or background. It often influences decision-making unfairly. Combined with limited social mobility, this creates a cycle of inequality. Many individuals are unable to overcome socioeconomic barriers or reach their full potential.
Addressing these issues is crucial for building diverse and fair workplaces. Organisations that focus on inclusion create equal opportunities for everyone. They also gain advantages like better creativity, innovation, and performance. Research by The Inclusivity Project shows the effects of unconscious bias on recruitment and workplace interactions. This research emphasizes the need for awareness and action.
Asif Sadiq
WarnerMedia's Senior Vice President for Equity & Inclusion & Multi Award-Winning Diversity ChampionChris Holmes
9x Gold Winning Paralympian & Current Special Advisor on Diversity & Inclusion to the Civil ServiceOona King
Former Labour MP Created a Life Peer & Current VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Snap IncHarnaam Kaur
Youngest Woman to Grow a Full Beard, TEDx Speaker & Body Positivity AdvocateDavid Olusoga
Bestselling Author of ‘Black & British A Forgotten History' Who Was Named One of the 100 Most Influential Black BritonsPauline Miller
Chief Equity Officer for Dentsu & Former Head of Culture for Lloyd's of LondonGina Battye
World Renowned LGBT & Psychological Safety Consultant and Author of How to Beat the Biscuit Tin BluesBinna Kandola
Co-founder of Pearn Kandola and Author of Racism at Work: The Danger of Indifference, Named on the Asian Power List 2020Paris Lees
First Trans Columnist at Vogue, Named First on The Independent on Sunday's Pink ListDavid Hull-Watters
Author of Never Blend In & Winner of the National Diversity Award 2014
The Broader Significance of Equity and Inclusion
Promoting equity and social advancement is essential. It impacts not just workplaces but also supports societal wellbeing and economic growth. Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion are 36% more likely to outperform competitors. They are also 1.7 times more likely to lead in innovation.
Inclusive practices enhance workplace culture, encourage creativity, and expand perspectives.
Experts in equity, unconscious bias, and social mobility provide valuable insights. They help organisations identify and overcome biases while building inclusive cultures. Workshops, keynote speeches, and training sessions offer actionable strategies to create policies that support diversity and equitable opportunities.
Key Dates for Raising Awareness
- Social Mobility Awareness Day (Second Thursday of June):
A day to promote better access to opportunities and social advancement.
- World Day of Social Justice (20th February):
A UN event that supports equality, fairness, and justice for all.
- International Day of Peace (21st September):
A time to reflect on global peace. It encourages resolving biases and conflicts that prevent harmony.
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21st May):
A day to celebrate cultural diversity. It fosters dialogue, reduces bias, and promotes inclusivity in personal and professional spaces.
Empower Your Organisation
Book one of our Equity & Social Advancement Speakers to empower your organisation. They will help foster inclusivity, improve social mobility, and create fairer environments. At The Diversity & Inclusion Speakers Agency, we connect you with speakers who inspire change and champion diversity.
The Broader Significance of Equity and Inclusion
Promoting equity and social advancement is essential. It impacts not just workplaces but also supports societal wellbeing and economic growth. Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion are 36% more likely to outperform competitors. They are also 1.7 times more likely to lead in innovation.
Inclusive practices enhance workplace culture, encourage creativity, and expand perspectives.
Experts in equity, unconscious bias, and social mobility provide valuable insights. They help organisations identify and overcome biases while building inclusive cultures. Workshops, keynote speeches, and training sessions offer actionable strategies to create policies that support diversity and equitable opportunities.
Key Dates for Raising Awareness
- Social Mobility Awareness Day (Second Thursday of June):
A day to promote better access to opportunities and social advancement. - World Day of Social Justice (20th February):
A UN event that supports equality, fairness, and justice for all. - International Day of Peace (21st September):
A time to reflect on global peace. It encourages resolving biases and conflicts that prevent harmony. - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21st May):
A day to celebrate cultural diversity. It fosters dialogue, reduces bias, and promotes inclusivity in personal and professional spaces.
Empower Your Organisation
Book one of our Equity & Social Advancement Speakers to empower your organisation. They will help foster inclusivity, improve social mobility, and create fairer environments. At The Diversity & Inclusion Speakers Agency, we connect you with speakers who inspire change and champion diversity.
