Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Conversations At The Workspace Design Show 2023: Going Beyond The Buzzwords To Create A More Diverse, Equitable, And Inclusive Working Environment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion, also known as DEI, are needed to create an empathetic, accepting, and progressive working environment. The workplace, however, has historically been a breeding ground for a culture of toxic masculinity which inhibits some members of marginalised communities, including women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of colour, neurodiverse, and people with disabilities, amongst others, from thriving in the workplace or in their professional careers. As part of th

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Neurodiversity and its Reality in Coworking Spaces

Listen to this blog Founder and director of Nook Wellness Pods, David O’Coimin, spoke about the reality of neurodiversity in coworking spaces. He also provided some tips and information on how to create a more welcoming environment in coworking spaces for the neurodivergent. Nook Wellness Pods is  the co-producers of event DEI – Beyond the Buzzwords, taking place at this year's Workspace Design Show. The event takes place on Tuesday 28 February, from 9 to 10:30 GMT at the Business Design Cente

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Alanna Imbach: Systemic Inequality, Women, And How Coworking Can Help

Among other things, social inequality has caused a spike in the number of women exiting the workforce. Alanna Imbach, Founder/CEO of Vibe Coworks shares her insights on how she believes the coworking community can address this and help bring women back into the workforce. Women being forced out of the workforce In the States particularly,  schools were shut down for extended periods of time. And even when they came back online, it was then online remote schooling, and that burden of how to ma

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The Effects of Menopause in the Workplace

Kate Usher, a coach and change strategist, for all things menopause and what we need to know about it in the workplace. Kate has more than 15 years of coaching experience and specialises in menopause together with equality, diversity, and inclusion. She is a broadly recognised author on the effects of menopause in the workplace and you can read all about it in her book ‘Your Second Phase’. Menopause has been the butt of jokes for centuries and this is probably due to so little understanding of

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Sonia Thompson: Inclusive Marketing - The Future of Marketing

What does inclusive marketing look like? Sonia Thompson, an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant joins us to talk about how inclusivity impacts marketing and how it is the future of marketing. She also speaks about how cultural intelligence and awareness contributes to the impact of a brand. Mainstream marketing When it comes to marketing efforts, most brands do not think about people who don't fit into what is considered to be the mainstream. People are always ready to buy into ide

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How The Black Lives Matter Movement Made A Difference

by Gugu Mthimkhulu There is no doubt that the Black Lives Matter movement has made a huge impact on the lives of numerous people around the world, and the coworking industry is no exception. Speaking to Kofi Oppong Founder of Urban MBA, Carmen Lecuane Software Specialist at Nexudus and Founder of KMABEL, and Aiden Saunders Founder of Ailey CIC, we look at the impact that the Black Lives Matter movement has had in the coworking industry and the world at large. How has the Black Lives Matter mo

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Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Accessibility – and Revenue

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility are important for all independent coworking spaces. Independent coworking spaces are close to their community and it is important that they consider and embrace all the members of their surrounding communities and so lead in making them more accessible and diverse. This kind of leadership is important. It is also clear from the research in this area that consciously choosing to foster a diverse community within a business, drives revenue. As it ha

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World Menopause Day and the Awareness We Need to Create

A conversation with Kate Usher – Menopause Coach and Change Strategist The 18th of October is World Menopause Day, founded to raise social consciousness about menopause and provide support to women who are experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Menopause is when a woman stops having periods and can no longer have children. As October is Menopause Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to seize the opportunity for men, women, healthcare professionals, and the media to work together to rais

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Creating Equality And Inclusion For The Community Through Coworking And Art

It is no longer surprising that my social network has expanded enormously since joining the coworking community, allowing me to have conversations with fellow females who are very passionate about art, workspaces, community and helping others. One example of such blissful interaction is with Nina Franco, whom I met at Creative Works. Nina is a political artist and activist and, needless to say, has a strong sense of identity and autonomy. We chatted about her journey and how her life’s mission l

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Black Lives Matter in Coworking too.

I recently wrote a post on my photography blog about Black Lives Matter in photography. It was something I’d wanted to do for a long time, but never had the guts to actually do it. I was too scared that I’d say the wrong thing, offend and rock a delicate boat. Then, with the media storm, I didn’t want to be someone else just jumping on a bandwagon. There are always reasons not to speak up, it would be easy to spend your life in silence. But I know now, through the bravery of so many others,