National Inclusion Week starts today!

National Inclusion Week (25 September - 1 October) starts this week and is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces.

This years theme is "Take Action Make Impact" - a call to action for all in the organisation, from leaders to I&D professionals, teams and individuals.

It aims to get organisations and individuals thinking about what actions they can take and what positive impact these actions could and should have on marginalised colleagues.

National Inclusion Week is a great time for focusing on and demonstrating your commitment to inclusion to all those who work in your organisation, but also to clients and stakeholders. It provides a space and a starting point for discussions around inclusion and diversity in your organisation, and can be used to generate or launch ideas.

The key to using the theme to inform your workplace inclusion progress this year is to think about strategy at the organisational, team or individual level. You could also ask yourself these questions:

• what impact do you think these actions are going to produce and why do you think that;
• who will benefit from these actions;
• are there any unintended consequences;
• is this a full-inclusive approach;
• is this approach intersectional;
• how can we measure/know the impact;
• have I consulted with those needing this action/support to determine their thoughts.

You can register for National Inclusion Week on the Inclusive Employers website.