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.
Dean Forbes
CEO of Forterro & Named UK's Most Influential Black Person on the 2025 PowerlistNicola Rollock
Professor of Social Policy & Race & Distinguished Fellow at University of CambridgeLevi Roots
Entrepreneur Behind Reggae Reggae Sauce, Chair of St Pauls Carnival & Advocate for Cultural InclusionRhona Ezuma
Founder of THIIIRD Magazine Amplifying Marginalised Voices & Visionary Stylist for Global Diversity & InclusionCraig David
WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Social Equality, Iconic UK R&B Artist & Mental Health AdvocateKenny J. Anderson
Leading Expert in Inclusive Leadership, Founder of Kenny J Anderson LLC & Author of ‘Common Denominators for Success’ Trusted by Global ExecutivesMatthew Syed
Co-founder of Matthew Syed Consulting & Mindset Analytics Ltd, Best-selling author of seven books & renowned expert on growth mindset & cognitive diversity & named among HR’s ‘Top 30 Most Influential Thinkers’Dr. Dale Whelehan
CEO of 4 Day Week Global, Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School & Founder & Director of BehaviourDocHaben Girma
Named White House Champion of Change by President Obama, First Deafblind Person to Graduate from Harvard Law SchoolDarren Burns
Timpson’s Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Champion of Inclusive Hiring & Social Mobility & Cambridge ScholarRachel Vecht
Trailblazing DEI Advocate Supporting Working Parents & Carers, Founder of Educating Matters, Trusted by Barclays, EY & Microsoft
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.
