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Inclusive spaces, sustainable places: Dulux Trade leads the discussion during Allermuir event

Leading paint manufacturer, Dulux Trade, recently invited architects, specifiers and interior designers to the Allermuir showroom in London for a panel discussion exploring inclusive design and the power of colour and sustainability on wellbeing. Designing inclusive spaces presents a unique set ...

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B Corp Certification for Workplace

Workplace has joined the global movement for inclusive and sustainable business having achieved B Corp status. B Corp Certification is administered by B Lab, a nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. B ...

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Role of FM in fostering an accessible and inclusive environment

By Konnor Baskaran, FM Lead at mpro5 Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace environment has become a hot topic in recent years. As described by Verna Myers, diversity is “being invited to the party: inclusion is being asked to dance”. ...

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Landmarc re-signs Armed Forces Covenant

Landmarc Support Services has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant and been rewarded with a revalidation of its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award. Following a successful decade-long pledge of support for the military community, the Covenant, which was first ...

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Sodexo awarded platinum accreditation for DEI

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s commitment to DEI is “leading edge” according to inclusion in EDI Maturity Curve, which has awarded the company with Platinum accreditation – making Sodexo the highest scoring organisation within the hospitality, travel and leisure industry – ...

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Unlocking creativity through inclusive design: New practical design guide published with neurodiversity focus

There is growing recognition that we all perceive the world differently and that to thrive, we need to create spaces that meet everyone’s needs. However, the concept of inclusive design often conjures up a notion of compromise that curbs creativity ...

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A shift in modern working behaviours can be used to improve inclusivity

Chris Jay, Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training For many businesses the home working revolution is coming to an end, with several already demanding that staff return to the office. Interestingly, not all businesses are using the stick approach. Some ...

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Businesses are losing neurodivergent talent due to the design of office environments

October is ADHD Awareness Month. To mark it, inclusive workplace design specialist Motionspot surveyed 1,000 neurodivergent office workers and 1,000 neurotypical office workers about the key issues they face working in offices. The growing number of adults receiving an ADHD ...

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Neurodiverse individuals prefer ‘person-first’ language in the workplace

Exceptional Individuals, the UK’s first employment agency for the neurodiverse community, conducted The Exceptional Individuals Language Consultation Report to highlight the need for inclusive language when referring to neurodiverse individuals within the workplace. The survey revealed that 75 per cent ...

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RNIB Grimaldi Building first in UK to embrace new BSI neurodiversity standard

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has officially opened its new London hub, The Grimaldi Building, situated on Pentonville Road in Islington. It is the first building in the UK incorporating innovations for those living with sight loss, ...

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