Neurodiversity describes the full spectra of human differences in the way that information is reasoned with and interpreted. Neurodivergency on the other hand describes the 15-20% of people where some of these cognitive processes differ from the majority population. To date, neurodivergency is commonly labelled with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), […]
When it comes to teams of employees, which perform better: diverse teams or homogenous ones? According to recent research, diverse teams are the clear winners here. So why is this? Well, it may be because when a group of people bring different perspectives, ideas, and opinions to the table, it enriches and boosts performance and innovation.
Here at Delta, we’ve been delighted to see the positive response to the Bank of England’s recently published Court review of ethnic diversity and inclusion. With candid analysis, clear recommendations and a strong commitment to change, the report presents a very helpful approach for improving representation and equity in the financial sector. Our Founder and […]
At the end of many of our Race Fluency and Allyship workshops and Delta Circle© sessions, we’re often told by business leaders of African, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, and Pacific regions that concerns about race and ethnicity are not as relevant in their jurisdictions as they are in the US and the UK. This tells […]
Over a year after the world witnessed George Floyd’s murder and the resurgence of BLM, organisations are facing mounting pressure to take action on race and ethnic equality in the workplace. In the UK, the urgent need for change has been recognised by organisations such as The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority, […]
What are the practical steps employers can take to tackle inequality and racial bias in the workplace? In this video our Director, Dr Doyin Atewologun joined a panel of experts to delve into this topic in a brilliant webinar by The Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED).
On April 1 2021, the government published its controversial report on Race and Ethnic Disparities in the UK. Since then, many of you have asked us for our response to the report, as well as for support in applying the report’s findings to your plans for creating racially inclusive cultures in the workplace. Below, you’ll […]
In this article, we discuss the complexity of language when talking about ‘race’, present the history and implications of using some of the most familiar terms, and provide practical suggestions for future use while acknowledging more work needs to be done before we can decide on what the ‘right’ race terminology should be.
