Spktral | June Insights

June 2024

This newsletter contains updates and blog posts from Spktral, recent news in the DEI space, and upcoming events that may be of interest.?

Recent news

Labour's plan to make work pay

Last week saw the release of Labour’s plan to make work pay. There were two sections that were of particular interest to us: Equal Pay and Pay Gap Reporting. It’s important to note that this document is obviously a summary document and we look forward to learning more about the detail behind the major points raised.

Anthony Horrigan, our CEO, has written a blog post responding to Labours document and exploring in detail what is missing.?

Have a read of the post here.?

Latest blog posts

“Progress starts and ends with talent”- Introducing our Talent Services Director

We are delighted to announce that Lorraine Rew has joined the team as Talent Services Director, contributing to our growth strategy by providing a new core service to Spktral’s clients.

Read it here.

"Ethnicity Pay Gap Disparity"

?Hear from our Non-Executive Director, Dianne Greyson, about Ethnicity Pay Disparities, on the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign website.?

Read it here.

Upcoming events

Bringing the inside out: How Auto Trader are addressing Social Mobility in Tech

11 June, 11:00-12:00

Online

?In the run-up to Social Mobility Awareness Day on the 13th of June, hear from Auto Trader’s Social Mobility employee Network as they lift the lid on class and address Social Mobility imbalance in the tech industry. With the network celebrating their 1 year anniversary recently, hear about their learnings, actions and changes embraced, with the support of Auto Trader.

?Register here.

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CIPD Festival of Work

12-13 June, 2024

ExCel London

?Picture the perfect festival atmosphere, with two jam-packed days of interactive content, led by inspirational thought leaders and industry experts, enriching networking opportunities and immersive activities, taking place across the festival floor. The best part? It's all free! No fees, just an open invitation to a collaborative, inspiring, and transformative journey.

Read more and register your interest here.?

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The Fifth National LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace Conference 2024

13 June, 9:00-16:00

Online

?Join us at the Fifth National LGBTQIA+ Inclusion In The Workplace Conference 2024 and explore strategies for supporting LGBTQIA+ people, uncover good practices for tackling harassment and stigma, build awareness, and embrace intersectionality. With the impending General Election, this leading event will give all those present the opportunity to discuss and debate what the impact of the election result will have on this key issue.

?Register here.?

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Normalising job shares: the why and how

2 July, 11:00-12:00

Online?

Job shares can be hugely beneficial, but are often under-utilised. Normalising job share as a flexible working option can unlock the benefits of having two heads rather than one. Join us for this webinar as we look at what organisations can gain from making job shares the norm, and how to make it happen.

?See more here.

Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly newsletter. We'll be back next month with more news, updates and insights.

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Kind regards,

The Spktral Team

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