Background

There has been a huge increase in D&I activities in organisations over the past few years, as companies realise the fundamental importance of diversity and inclusion. However, it is an area of practice where we have limited information about what really works to inform strategy development and therefore the selection of interventions to improve D&I performance. An orthodoxy of approach to D&I strategies has emerged, which needs to be questioned.

During this session IES Principal Associate Rob Barkworth will draw on his own research around the D&I practices of leading organisations, to kick off an interactive discussion and opportunity to learn from peers.

Event summary

Rob Barkworth will share findings from his recent study of D&I strategies used by FTSE 100 companies, considering:

Are D&I Strategies published to ‘look good’ or ‘do good’?
Are organisations selecting the right D&I objectives and are the interventions used to meet them appropriate?
And how do the FTSE 100 evaluate their strategies to inform the next strategy cycle?

Who should attend?

D&I leads
HR professionals
line managers

How will participants/delegates benefit from attending?

Participants will examine the most commonly used diversity and inclusion strategic objectives.
Explore the intersectionality and experiences of micro- minority groups.
Look at the most popular D&I interventions being made in large organisations.
Understand which D&I interventions are demonstrating evidence of impact.
Discuss with network colleagues their own experiences of embedding inclusion within their organisation.

Event timetable

Opening by Chair
30 minute presentation from Rob Barkworth
Breakout discussion
Feedback, further input and Q&A

Organisational diversity & inclusion strategies: are they fit for purpose?