With headlines claiming, “The Death of DEI” or “The Downfall of Diversity”, it’s time to pause, reflect, and rethink how we embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into everyday practice, sustainably and effectively. The backlash against EDI isn’t new. Recently, it has become louder and more targeted, with terms like “DEI hires” used to undermine […]
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Imagine your organisation as a ship. No matter how grand its size, without anchors, it drifts aimlessly at the mercy of the tide. What holds you in place during storms? What keeps your values from capsizing? This is where we introduce our anchors, the 5Cs, 5Ps, and FREDDIE frameworks, not as checklists, but as living,
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“Our lived experience as human beings is shaped by intersectionality the interplay of race, gender, disability, class, culture, sexuality, and countless other factors. These dimensions shape how we relate to others, and how others relate to us. In workplaces, meetings, classrooms, and daily life, this means we will inevitably cross paths with people who challenge,
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To ensure that EDI remains a fundamental part of an organisation’s culture and operations, it must be anchored into everyday practice. Using the analogy of a ship’s anchor, the EDUK framework of the 5Cs, 5Ps, and FREDIE values provides a steadying force that strengthens the business, moral, and legal cases for embedding EDI into everything
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As the US sees a wave of DEI cutbacks, with major corporations reducing staff, cancelling initiatives, and scaling back their commitments, UK employers, council leaders, police forces, and NHS organisations must take note but not follow suit. The UK has distinct legal, social, and economic imperatives that demand continued action on equality, diversity, and inclusion
In societies where diversity enriches every corner of our workplaces, schools, and communities, anchoring Equality into our everyday practices is crucial to ensure that everyone, no matter their background or identity, can thrive. Think of Equality as a ship we’re all sailing on, a ship that sometimes faces rough seas, strong winds, and the threat
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