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2025 EDI Calendar
2025 EDI Calendar
From religious celebrations to awareness days, this is a great tool to help plan your EDI activity throughout the year.
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The 2024 Inclusion Summit
Our headline annual event brought together over 700 people to attend a conference focussing on the business impact of EDI
Interview with Miranda Simms and Lee Dasilva
The pair discuss launching an all-Black crewed flight to spearheading initiatives that create a space for true celebration.
Interview with Emily Abbam
In this interview, she gives her perspective on Black History Month and how she sees diversity and inclusion evolving
Why social mobility matters
Discover why social mobility should be a core focus for EDI initiatives across Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail in our latest blog
Interview with Tafadzwa Mamire
In this interview, Taffi shares how the programme has shaped his career journey and helped him achieve this exciting new role
Interview with Rachel Riley
Rachel shares her thoughts on the importance of Black History Month, this year’s theme, and her time on our ESL Programme has had on her career
Christa Small: Survival Mode to Success Mode
How do you elevate your leadership, and move from being in ‘survival mode’ to ‘success mode?’
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What is Black History Month?
What is Black History Month and what is the theme this year? Find out in our latest article
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How to prepare for a CFO role within the HTL and Retail industry
Read on to discover advice on how to do so from members of WiHTL & Diversity in Retail’s CFO Board
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EDI Reading List
Our list is a curated list of must-read books on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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What is South Asian Heritage Month?
What is the celebration and how can you get involved? Find out in our latest article
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Celebrating Excellence in EDI
We are excited to announce the inaugural inclusion in Awards
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Celebrating the 6th cohort
Celebrating the sixth cohort of our Global Women Leaders programme
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Pay transparency as an inclusive practice
Our latest blog dives into the transformative power of pay transparency
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Kicking off the 6th cohort of our Ethnic Future Leaders Programme
We kicked off our 6th and biggest cohort ever for the EFL programme
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2024 Role Models for Inclusion Index Launch
2024 Role Models for Inclusion Index Launch
Gathering in the company of such an inspirational group of people at one of WiHTL & Diversity in Retail’s favourite annual get-togethers is an absolute privilege — and this year was no exception!
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Kicking off the Aspiring CFO in HTL & Retail Programme
Kicking off the Aspiring CFO in HTL & Retail Programme
It is with huge pleasure that we announce the inaugural session of the Aspiring CFO Programme
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week
The aim this year is to promote greater understanding of mental health conditions, reducing the stigma surrounding mental health, and signposting support for those who need it
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Making the workplace inclusive for autistic employees
Making the workplace inclusive for autistic employees
How can organisations make their working environment more inclusive for those who are autistic and neurodivergent
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A tribute to the latest EFL graduates
A tribute to the latest EFL graduates
Celebrating the fifth cohort of our Ethnic Future Leaders programme.
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The importance of Lesbian Visibility Week
The importance of Lesbian Visibility Week
In this guest blog, Polly Shute, Co-founder of OUTspoken Speakers, explores the importance of this week and beyond.
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What are ENGs?
What are ENGs?
Dive into our latest blog where we explore what they are and share the links to our upcoming webinar series.
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Kicking off the latest GWLP cohort
Kicking off the latest GWLP cohort
Kicking off the 6th cohort of our Global Women Leaders Programme in partnership with SSP Group.
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A tribute to the latest ESL graduates
A tribute to the latest ESL graduates
Celebrating the third cohort graduation at Wickes.
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The 2024 Women to Watch Index Launch Event
The 2024 Women to Watch Index Launch Event
A highlight in the WiHTL & DiR calendar is the launch of the annual Women to Watch Index and this year is no exception.
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What is Women's History Month?
What is Women's History Month?
March marks the celebration of Women's History Month, but what is it and how do people celebrate?
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The FTSE Women Leaders Review 2024
The FTSE Women Leaders Review 2024
The FTSE Women Leaders Review, supported by the UK government, sets ambitious goals for women representation on FTSE 350 boards. Check out our highlights of the 2024 Review.
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Our UKWLP Kick-Off
Our UKWLP Kick-Off
In the picturesque setting of Heythrop Park Hotel in Chipping Norton, we welcomed the first cohort of the UK Women Leaders Programme, supported by Bourne Leisure.
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Beyond the numbers
Beyond the numbers
We're excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking study exploring the career paths of Finance professionals in the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail sectors.
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Interview with Kevin John
Stagecoach
Interview with Kevin John
Stagecoach
Read the interview with Kevin where we talk about his time on our Ethnic Future Leaders Programme and about his current learnings from being a part of our Ethnic Senior Leaders programme.
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Celebrating the latest cohort of our Women-NED programme
Celebrating the latest cohort of our Women-NED programme
Celebrating the fantastic graduates of our 2nd cohort of the Women-NED Programme
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Reverse mentoring in action
Reverse mentoring in action
Explore deeper insights in our newest article featuring perspectives from both mentors and mentees within our vibrant Collaboration Community
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Working Women Research
Working Women Research
We're conducting the largest ever piece of research into women's careers for Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail
Financial Inclusion
Financial Inclusion
What is it and what are the benefits to individuals and organisations.
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Equal Parental Leave
Equal Parental Leave
What is it, what are the benefits, plus real life examples from our Collaboration Community.
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Meet our Advisory Board Member: Jyoti Tailor
Meet our Advisory Board Member: Jyoti Tailor
We sat down with Jyoti Tailor for insights about the ESL and her Board role.
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Meet our Advisory Board Member: Hamza Durrani
Meet our Advisory Board Member: Hamza Durrani
We sat down with Hamza Durrani for insights about the EFL and his Board role.
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Ethnicity Pay Gap Day
Ethnicity Pay Gap Day
Now in its 4th year , what is Ethnicity Pay Gap Day about and how did it start? Find out more in our latest blog.
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2024 EDI Calendar
2024 EDI Calendar
From religious celebrations to awareness days, this is a great tool to help plan your EDI activity throughout the year.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed on the 3rd December, is a day dedicated to promoting the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of both visibly and non-visibly disabled people.
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Accelerating the Pace of Change
Accelerating the Pace of Change
A Collaboration Community can play an important role in enabling companies to accelerate the pace of change on their Diversity and Inclusion journeys.
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Men as Allies
Men as Allies
Men have it within their power to help female colleagues retain and advance their professional status.
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What is Transgender Awareness Week?
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Explore what is it, why it's important and how to be an active ally.
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What is Black History Month?
What is Black History Month?
Explore the history, significance, and themes of Black History Month.
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Fireside chat with Kari Daniels
Fireside chat with Kari Daniels
Meet Kari Daniels, the CEO of SSP UK & Ireland.
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Fireside chat with Helen Charlesworth
Fireside chat with Helen Charlesworth
Meet Helen Charlesworth, the Managing Director of Stonegate Pubs.
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Age Diversity in the Workplace
Age Diversity in the Workplace
What does age diversity mean in the workplace? Find out more in our post.
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Stories to tell: Gaganpreet Kohli
Stories to tell: Gaganpreet Kohli
We talk to one of our EFL Graduates for South Asian Heritage Month
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Stories to tell: Hamza Durrani
Stories to tell: Hamza Durrani
We talk to one of our EFL Graduates for South Asian Heritage Month
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