Arcus FM affirms its commitment to building an inclusive workplace with the publication of its first Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) report. The report, which follows the public release of Arcus’ five-year EDI strategy last September, provides transparency on the ...
Read More »Sodexo retains Disability Confident Leader status
Sodexo has achieved re-accreditation as a Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. Sodexo first recieved Disability Confident Leader status in 2018 and successfully renewed it for a further three years in 2021. The Disability Confident scheme ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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”. ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 – ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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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