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Transforming company culture for confident, inclusive leaders and happy, productive teams.

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"Psychological safety isn’t the soft stuff. It’s the foundation that makes the hard stuff possible."

Kris Bachoo on why psychological safety is the foundation of high performance – and how leaders can build it with confidence.

#Leadership #PsychologicalSafety
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Psychological Safety, And Why It’s Never Been More Important | Blog | Mix Diversity
Psychological Safety, And Why It’s Never Been More Important - an in-depth guide from the company culture experts at Mix Diversity.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Alarming new research shows how gender inequality can physiologically “thin” areas of women’s brains. And how rigid gender norms harm men, too.

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#Gender #DEI #GenderEquality #InclusiveWorkplace #PsychologicalSafety #Leadership #WellbeingAtWork
'Brain scars': The hidden forms of sexism that harm women's health
Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off. But research shows it can still have lasting psychological effects – including "thinning" parts of the brain.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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The people you bring into leadership training shape the learning as much as the content. Here’s how different cohort setups change the experience (and why it matters).

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#LeadershipDevelopment
#InclusiveLeadership
#LeadershipTraining
#OrganisationalCulture
Leadership Training: How to Build the Right Cohort | Blog | Mix Diversity
Leadership Training: How to Build the Right Cohort - an in-depth guide from the company culture experts at Mix Diversity.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Today is #InternationalMensDay - are you discussing this in your workplace?
Today could be a great opportunity to discuss inclusion, gender equality, mental health, discrimination, or challenge stereotypes.

Next year, invite your team to join our training!
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November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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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October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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#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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October 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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“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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October 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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"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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October 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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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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October 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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BITC's latest report finds closing the ethnicity participation and pay gaps could add £37 billion a year to the UK economy,

→ Read the report: www.bitc.org.uk/wp-content/u...

→ Take action: Speak to Mix about closing the gaps in your organisation www.mixdiversity.com/diversity-co...
October 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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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October 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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"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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October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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"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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October 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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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October 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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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September 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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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September 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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“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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September 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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"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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September 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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"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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September 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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"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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September 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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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September 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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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September 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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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September 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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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.

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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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September 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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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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September 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM