Your Shape Talent LinkedIn newsletter - October edition

This month, let’s take a look at:?

• Navigating ‘anti-woke’ sentiment: How to protect your diversity programmes in a changing corporate landscape?

• Menopause in the workplace: Key takeaways from our impactful LinkedIn Live with the British Standards Institution?

• Breaking Barriers, one podcast at a time: Have you tuned in yet??

• Meet your team: Get to know Ailish and their perspective on inclusion?

• Actionable tactics for gender equity: Highlights from our September LinkedIn Live?

• Behind the scenes: Watch our team in action!?

This month’s Shape Talent blog: Anti-woke and gender backlashes - is your EDI strategy at risk??

In our October blog, we tackle a pressing issue facing diversity and inclusion efforts worldwide - the rise of ‘anti-woke’ sentiment in the corporate sphere. This thought-provoking yet practical piece explores:?

• The origins and implications of the ‘anti-woke’ movement in business?

• How these sentiments could be impacting your organisation's diversity programmes?

• Strategies to safeguard your EDI initiatives while navigating complex societal shifts?

• The importance of data-driven approaches in demonstrating the value of diversity?

This piece is a must-read for change leaders and will help equip you with insights and actionable guidance you can start using today.?Read more.

Menopause matters: Insights from our LinkedIn Live with BSI?

This week, we had the privilege of hosting an impactful LinkedIn Live event with BSI – The UK’s National Standards Body (NSB) , just in time for World Menopause Day. Here are three key takeaways:?

1. Beyond a ‘women's issue’: Menopause affects your entire organisation, from C-suite executives to emerging leaders. It's about empowering your people, maintaining a robust talent pipeline, and fostering true equality.?

1. The power of supportive environments: Implementing menopause-friendly policies and physical workplace adjustments can significantly impact talent retention.?

1. British Standard BS 30416: This groundbreaking standard is helping organisations create more inclusive and supportive workplaces for all employees, regardless of their menstrual or menopausal status.?

Watch the session on-demand.

For more insights and top tips on creating a menopause-friendly workplace, check out these valuable resources.

Meet the team: Ailish Breen ?

This month, we're excited to introduce you to Ailish, a valued member of our Shape Talent team. Ailish brings important perspectives to our work and champions inclusivity in all its forms. Learn more here.??

Breaking Barriers podcast:??

As the autumn chill sets in, why not warm up your lunchtime walk with our Breaking Barriers podcast? From strategies for inclusive leadership across varied global locations to the impact of AI? – these podcasts tackle the issues that change leaders tell us are keeping them awake at night. Tune in and if you enjoy it, send it to a friend or connection.??

September LinkedIn Live recap: Actionable tactics for gender equity?

Last month, our CEO Sharon Peake, CPsychol and Director Dr Priscila Pereira Law PhD FCIPD shared valuable insights on moving the needle on gender equity. Missed the live session? Catch the replay here.?

And finally…what makes us tick???

At Shape Talent, we pride ourselves on tackling our clients' most complex diversity challenges as one unified team. Our breadth of expertise and depth of experience allow us to create tailored, impactful solutions for organisations across a huge variety of industries and locations.?We got together in person recently and shared some thoughts to camera. Watch this short video to get a glimpse of what makes us tick and how we work together with you to drive meaningful change.?

Ready to elevate your organisation's diversity and inclusion efforts? Let's connect and make a difference together.??