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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 12d

Consistently getting someone’s name wrong may seem minor, but it can have lasting effects on an individual’s sense of belonging and inclusion.

That's Not My Name | Blog | Mix Diversity

Consistently getting someone’s name wrong can have lasting effects on their sense of belonging and inclusion. Find out more in our guide.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 13d

#UnconsciousBias doesn’t make us “bad” - it makes us human. But, left unchecked, it leads to poor decision-making and limits both professional development and business growth opportunities.

Mix can help ensure that's not the story in your organisation.

Unconscious Bias Training | Everything EDI | Mix Diversity

Company-Wide Unconscious Bias Training In a Format That Fits Your Needs. Designed By The Brightest Minds In EDI. Talk To Us.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 14d

“We cannot afford to lose talented women to outdated workplace cultures or structural inequity."

A report from RIBA and Fawcett Society examines the ‘Old Boys’ Club’, the parenthood penalty and everyday sexism in #architecture

Why architecture can’t afford another decade of gender inequality

Despite good intentions and pockets of progress, gender inequality remains deeply embedded in the architecture sector’s culture and structures, a RIBA-commissioned study by the Fawcett Society has…

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 14d

"We do not need anti-racism to be trendy. We need it to be unrelenting. Because history was never changed by those who stayed quiet when the noise died down."

@aleishao.bsky.social on why this year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme could not be more urgent

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 20d

City & Guilds #Neurodiversity index is an invaluable benchmark to drive meaningful change. Findings from 2025's report show there is still much work to do. Read the report in full here: 77f20764.flowpaper.com/CityandGuild...

Neurodiversity Index 2025 | City & Guilds Foundation

Add your experience, help shape the future – complete the Neurodiversity Index survey.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 20d

BITC's latest report finds closing the ethnicity participation and pay gaps could add £37 billion a year to the UK economy,

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 21d

According to new research, a quarter of employees feel pressure to drink at workplace events.
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Over a third of Gen Z workers feel pressure to drink at work events, reveals IPPR | IPPR

A quarter of employees feel pressure to drink at workplace events, rising to 38 per cent of 18 to 24 year oldsWorkplace drinking culture driving absences a

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 28d

"Almost half of businesses are not meeting their legal duties on preventing sexual harassment, despite it being almost a year since legislation was introduced." www.personneltoday.com/hr/worker-pr...
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Worker Protection Act: almost half neglecting duties one year on

Almost half are not meeting their legal duties on preventing sexual harassment, despite it being almost a year since the Worker Protection Act

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 28d

"It is vital that EDI is conducted in a way that is for everyone, and is seen to be for everyone. This can be done by anchoring #EDI in values of respect and equal opportunity."

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Oxford co-led study finds that majority of Britons continue to

A new report, released today and co-led by the University of Oxford, has found that a majority of Britons continue to back Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles, and are opposed to sweeping

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · 29d

This year, SRA rules and the Worker Protection Act mean Christmas parties for legal professionals will take place in a changed landscape.
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#SRA #LawFirm #Lawyer #LegalServices #WorkerProtectionAct

Office Party Guide For Law Firms | Blog | Mix Diversity

Christmas parties for law firms demand careful planning, open communication, and a genuine commitment to staff safety and inclusion.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 30

We’re big advocates for employee networks who are truly employee resource groups. But the benefits are only really felt when the purpose is clear and working towards the organisation's overall strategy.

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#ERGs #EmployeeEngagement #CompanyCulture

Contact | Company Culture Specialists | Mix Diversity

Contact. Spark change with Mix. Explore our services and training for a thriving company culture.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 30

AI can make workplaces more inclusive, but only if leaders are deliberate, transparent, and willing to keep learning.

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#AI #InclusiveLeadership #DigitalTransformation #CultureTransformation

AI and Inclusion | Blog | Mix Diversity

AI is shaking up DEI efforts, but it’s not all smooth sailing. Leaders need to pay attention to where things could go wrong.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 25

“It changed my view of what’s achievable.” 10,000 pupils in deprived areas will receive letters from university students, encouraging them to consider higher education and showing that background should never be a barrier.

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#EducationForAll #SocialMobility

‘It changed my view’: the letter campaign urging pupils in deprived areas to try university

Personalised notes from students who share similar backgrounds are designed to make higher education feel more accessible

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 25

"Rather than being a single, uniform condition, we believe #ADHD is best understood through a spectrum model...anchored at one end by a form rooted in biology, and at the other by patterns shaped by modern digital life"

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In an era of split attention, there is more than one type of ADHD | Psyche Ideas

ADHD is typically thought to be wired into the brain early. But many cases may be better seen as products of digital life

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 23

"Yes, I would discriminate against a pregnant applicant… I wouldn’t say anything to her face, but I wouldn’t recruit her." A new study finds over 50% of employers could be disadvantaging mothers’ careers, from subtle bias to overt discrimination.

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“I would discriminate”: study exposes UK employers’ hidden bias against maternity leave

UK employers hold views that disadvantage mothers, with some admitting they’d avoid hiring pregnant women, new University of Bath study finds.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 23

"An increasing number of larger businesses are implementing gender equal parental leave, and some who have been doing this for years are convinced of the business benefits, through employee engagement, retention, and lower recruitment costs."

Review of the UK’s Parental Leave System is a “watershed moment,” as WEC warns that tinkering around the edges “will let down” families - Committees - UK Parliament

The Government’s parental leave review must overhaul the UK’s “broken” system as “tinkering around the edges” will “let down” working families, the Women and Equalities Committee has warned.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 22

In an exclusive article for Mix, sociologist Ebony Owusu-Nepaul examines what AI’s rapid rise means for Black communities, and how to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself in code.

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#AIEthics #BlackHistoryMonth #AIForGood #AIResearch

AI and Black Communities | Blog | Mix Diversity

Who Gets to Code the Future? Sociologist Ebony Owusu-Nepaul examines what AI’s rapid rise means for Black communities.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 19

October sees a flurry of awareness events, including #BlackHistoryMonth, #ADHDAwarenessMonth, #WorldMenopauseDay and #WorldMentalHealthDay. But, as a company, how do you choose which ones to mark, avoid accusations of tokenism and drive genuine progress?

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Marking Awareness Days Meaningfully | Blog | Mix Diversity

Stef Clifton-Sprigg explains how Awareness Days can be powerful opportunities for authentic culture change and greater inclusion.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 19

Don't fall into the trap of 'data for data's sake'. If your #DEI data isn't robust, you'll be making decisions on faulty information. Find out more 👇

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DEI Data and Measurement | Everything DEI | Mix Diversity

Leverage DEI data and measurement for informed decision making and sustainable DEI outcomes. Find out how Mix can help.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 18

Time and again, we've seen the power of DEI workshops to go beyond compliance and lay foundations for stronger trust, engagement, and innovation. If you're ready to take the next stride forward in positive company culture, visit our website to find out more.

www.mixdiversity.com/dei-workshops/

DEI Workshops | Everything DEI | Mix Diversity

DEI workshops designed and delivered by global DEI specialists, from understanding privilege and bias to creating inclusive hiring practices.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 15

Ahead of International Equal Pay Day on September 18th, we're revisiting one of our popular mini-guides explaining the difference between the Gender Pay Gap and Equal Pay Gap.

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#GenderPayGap #EqualPayGap #InternationalEqualPayDay #EqualPay

Gender Pay Gap vs. Equal Pay Gap | Blog | Mix Diversity

What's the difference between the gender pay gap and the equal pay gap? And why does it matter? Find out in our in-depth guide.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 11

"The ‘Gen Z stare’ isn’t about entitlement, short attention spans or a lack of ambition. It’s a symptom of a deeper problem"

What the ‘Gen Z stare’ tells us about the soft skills gap

Matthew Cook explores the latest TikTok trend and considers what it means for the future of work

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 10

Women represent 41% of the global workforce, but only hold 29% of top leadership positions - according to World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report.

Read the report in full: www.weforum.org/publications...

#GenderPayGap #DEI #EqualPay #InternationalEqualPayDay

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 9

It’s up to all of us to play a part in preventing sexual harassment. And, with the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, it’s no longer enough to say ‘we didn’t know it was happening’ - we now have a preventative duty as well.

Preventing Sexual Harassment | Everything DEI | Mix Diversity

Empower employees and leaders to recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour with expert-led training on preventing sexual harassment.

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Mix Diversity @mixdiversity.bsky.social · Sep 8

Tribunal decisions citing #ADHD saw a 750% increase in the first half of 2025. #Autism-related decisions nearly doubled, #Dyslexia cases rose by 78% and #OCD-related decisions doubled.

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#neurodiversity #DEI #InclusiveRecruitment