Covid-19: what does it mean to you?
So, we know Covid 19 is not the leveller it was claimed to be. It does discriminate and the implications of this could set back the diversity story for the industry for years. We’ve seen this in society with the disproportionate amount of BAME deaths - particularly among frontline key workers.
In the creative sector, we hear of working mothers who have no choice but to request (and volunteer) for furlough due to childcare, older workers who are sidelined due to ageism and of entry level BAME/multicultural talent schemes being axed.
To monitor this inequality and drive action while the key decisions are being made, Creative Equals - in partnership with Campaign - have launched a monthly survey for the sector: Covid-19 Inclusion Pulse. We’ll be reporting on this data monthly, sharing insight with the sector to drive change. To help leaders, we'll be giving the industry a toolkit on putting diversity to the front of every redundancy consideration list later this month.
Tell us. What's been your experience? All data will be reported anonymously. For completing the survey, you can put your name in the draw for a 1-to-1 coaching session with Lydia Amoah, our Learning and Cross Cultural Director.
The Big Re-Set: reimagine, then rebuild
We all know that returning to the office won’t be the same as it was months ago. With furlough now extended until later in the year, get ahead and plan your 'future of work' strategy now.
Your staff will have different expectations of their line managers, teamwork and working practices. How can you keep your top talent engaged and driving forward, up-skill your managers to build productive teams, and successfully reintegrate your furloughed staff?
You’ll come away with confidence to:
Create an effective plan for a return back to work
Design a vision for the future workplace, understanding what has and hasn’t worked during lockdown
Optimise staff engagement for the return to work and keep your top talent in the process
And more...
‘The Big Re-Set’ workshop will be 2x2-hour sessions next Wednesday and Thursday (you must be able to attend both days) and are led by Liz Nottingham, former Executive HR Director at R/GA and Ali Hanan, CEO and Founder of Creative Equals.
When you consider the prospect of dis-engaged staff and a fierce war for talent coming up, the price is incredible value. ;-)
Let's talk online hate crimes at 2pm today
Today, we’re tackling the issue of hate hacks head-on. When Lydia Amoah of Creative Equals was subjected to racist abuse online, she took it as an opportunity to understand the severity of the problem, drive action and has authored a policy, which will be revealed later this afternoon. This session is FREE.
So we want to use the session to better understand:
How hate and racism can show up online
Ways to be safe and secure
How to support colleagues who experience hate as an employer
How tech/brand platforms can respond from a place of inclusion
Why all brands need a diversity and inclusion at the core of their platform
This week, our industry expert panel will feature: Lydia Amoah, Learning & Cross-Cultural Director, Creative Equals, Sulaiman Khan, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer, ThisAbility, Michelle Raymond, HR Specialist, Ged Grebby, CEO, Show Racism the Red Card, Tamara Littleton, CEO, The Social Element, Shilpen Savani, Dispute Resolution & Employment Law Partner, Gunner Cooke, Dr Jamie McKeown, Research and Comms Professional, Neil Waugh, Chief Information Officer, M&C Saatchi
Find your inner focus with writing
Lastly, this one's just for you. Liz Nottingham, former exec HRD, is leading another 30-minute journalling session this Friday. She reads a poem, gives you a word and you just write. And yes, it's FREE.
(All the gratitude, Liz).
Sending you all lockdown Wednesday warmth,
The Creative Equals team