The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
Date: Thursday, 03rd October 2024
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Why, as a growing SME would you work in a way that excludes many skilled, talented individuals who could bring new and innovative ideas to your business?
We will explore what the benefits of a more diverse workforce are and look at what you can do to increase inclusion and diversity in the way you work.
We will cover:
What do we mean by a diverse workforce?
What are the benefits?
How to mitigate unconscious bias
How to create the culture that works and feels right
Reviewing and changing current work practices to the benefit of all
This is an opportunity to focus on getting the fundamentals of your business right to enable future growth..
*Please note to attend this event you must meet the following eligibility criteria of being a company that is based in West Yorkshire.
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This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus