May
Supporting black and ethnic minority women at work Too many women from an ethnic minority background still face discrimination and disadvantage when trying to get into, and progress, at work. A unique collaboration between our Senior People Professionals Network (SPPN) and She Leads for Legacy tackled this issue, and the role people professionals
Collaborating with northern employers As organisations continue to adapt to new ways of working, we enjoyed connecting with forward- thinking employers - including Leeds City Council, Damart, Mersey Care, Manchester University Trust, PPG, and Vet Partners – to deliver sessions on professional development, membership, and
The people profession must be able to recognise workplace bias and
should play in ensuring all staff have equal opportunities to develop and progress at work. Watch the session here .
discrimination in order to help stamp it out so that all individuals, and particularly black women, can reach their potential at work.” Sharon Amesu, Co-Founder of She Leads for Legacy
It was helpful for our people team to understand the development and
insights on the future of work.
support resources available from the CIPD and also how the profession map aligns with our values as a business.” Rob Williams, Head of Talent at VetPartners
June
Calls for better quality jobs The launch of our first North of England Good Work Index report calls for employers, and the government, to take action to improve the quality of jobs in the North. This comes after findings in the research report revealed a negative shift in how employees think about work, with only one-third (34%) of respondents feeling that their work affects their mental health positively. A range of recommendations for employers – and
Launch of Independent Consultants Network We launched an
I am incredibly excited about this new network. There
Independent Consultants Network – exclusively
are so many benefits of working independently, but it can also be isolating.” Kay Thompson- Barker, Managing Director, Sea Light Development Ltd
for Northern independent consultants - after listening to
feedback. This new network provides virtual knowledge
policymakers – to improve the quality of jobs in our region are included in the report here .
exchange sessions and networking opportunities tailored to enable independent consultants to connect, share ideas, challenges, and good practice. Register to join the Independent
Consultants Network e: cipdnorth@cipd.co.uk .
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