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.
Professor Emiliana Vegas
Global Champion for Inclusive Education, Harvard Professor & Leading Advisor to UNESCO, Brookings & The World BankMercedes Benson
Founder of SocialFixt Championing Black Creatives & International DJ Collaborating with Luxury BrandsAlicia Richardson
DEI Champion, Creator of Black Create Connect Podcast & Founder of Create ConnectSimon Fanshawe OBE
Diversity Trailblazer & Stonewall Co-founder, Acclaimed Academic Leader & Influential Keynote SpeakerAderonke Apata
LGBTIQ+ Asylum Advocate, Founder of African Rainbow Family & Black Leadership Programme Co-AuthorLeyla Okhai
Award winning Diversity & Inclusion Expert, TEDx Speaker & Mental Health Pioneer & Leader in InclusionEmily Campbell
First British Woman to Medal in Olympic Weightlifting & Five Time European ChampionBaroness Sue Campbell DBE
DBE honoured pioneer in women’s sport & para inclusion, Former Chair, UK Sport, Ex Director of Women’s Football at The FAKamran Khan
Volunteer Director at Pride In Education Conference, Former Senior Project Management Consultant at King's College London, & Founder of Embassy Model SummitLorraine Wright MBE
Founder of Diaspora To Home & Partnerships Lead, Former UK Regional Lead at Meta, & HSBC Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs to Watch 2023Ben McBean
Former Royal Marine, Double Amputee Veteran and Inspirational Figure Praised by Prince Harry
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.
