In 2023, bullying in the UK workplace is a serious problem, with damaging consequences for the individuals involved, and wider teams. The British Safety Council found that over one third of UK employees have experienced bullying at work, with 40% of these employees experiencing mental health issues as a result.

Islamophobia, is a global challenge both inside and outside the workplace. In this article we explore three key factors including:

The causes of religious hate crime such as Islamophobia

Islamophobic rhetoric in politics and the press

How workplaces can address Islamophobia and support those impacted by it

By Suraiya Rasheed, Powered By Diversity Collective

5 Questions About Race That I am Asked Regularly As An Ally

Should you capitalise the B in Black?

What about the w in white?

Can we still say blacklist?

What about blackboard?

Can I talk about race if I am white?

‘equitable initiatives are crucial in countering the stigma associated with those involved in the youth justice system. By implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies, we can create an inclusive society that recognises the potential and value of every individual, regardless of their past.’

Veronica is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultant and public speaker, with 18 years of experience in senior leadership. Here she shares ten actionable tips to help you navigate diversity and build your arsenal of cultural EQ.

…the more we allow privileged groups to disempower themselves from honing expertise in diversity and inclusion - the more we uphold a system which allows them to rest easy in imbalance.

The range of diversity is enormous and includes all differences, the most common being differences such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, age…

‘So... When are you going to have children?’ is a question often asked by colleagues, that I have come to dread. My options are to lie, evade the question or tell the truth…none of which I want to do at work.

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse. I want to use my personal experiences to make employers aware of this issue so that they can look out for the signs, and can stop what happened to me from happening to others in the future.