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Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Where are the women?

Emma Thornton, Marketing Manager at FM Recruitment Experts – 300 North asks, is the underrepresentation of women in FM down to poor communication? Women make up around 21 per cent of the FM workforce according to an IFMA survey. An ...

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New DEIB lead appointed at Institute of Hospitality

The Institute of Hospitality (IoH) has appointed Devarshi Shah AIH as its new Diversity Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging Lead (DEIB). The role, which fits within the Institute’s Professional Development team, is funded by the Savoy Educational Trust (SET) and is pivotal ...

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IWFM boosts EDI commitment

Beyond Buzzwords, published by The Young Foundation on 7 March, underlined the economic and social benefits that equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can bring, while noting substantial barriers to progress. The report confirmed the critical role that professional bodies like ...

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Sodexo awarded platinum accreditation for DEI

Sodexo UK & Ireland’s commitment to DEI is “leading edge” according to inclusion in EDI Maturity Curve, which has awarded the company with Platinum accreditation – making Sodexo the highest scoring organisation within the hospitality, travel and leisure industry – ...

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​Sodexo duo recognised in WiHTL Women to Watch index

Two of Sodexo UK and Ireland’s female colleagues, Jo Eagling, Finance Director, Health & Care and Inna Lim, Director of Strategy, Marketing & Execution, Corporate Services have been recognised in the sixth Women to Watch index. WiHTL & Diversity in ...

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RICS launches DEI guidance to propel diversity and inclusion in the surveying profession

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a six-document guide to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for surveying firms and individuals globally. ‘Developing an Inclusive Culture’ – guidance supplements the RICS Code of Conduct ‘Rule 4’ Guidance for professionals. ...

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Improving DEI in the facilities management sector

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been increasingly prioritised by employers in the last few years. Research by Glassdoor suggests much of this is in response to employees’ increasing call for evidence that employers are committed to equality. However, the ...

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BSI publishes code of practice on how to create a diverse and inclusive workplace culture

New guidance designed to help organisations prioritise their people by creating an increasingly diverse and inclusive workplace culture, including by demonstrating leadership commitment or adjusting recruitment practices, has been published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Evidence suggests that diverse ...

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Interns join Sodexo as part of 10,000 Black Interns programme

Twenty-four interns have joined Sodexo across its UK business as part of the 10,000 Black Interns Programme – a paid opportunity that provides valuable experience to an often under-represented group of talent. Over a six-week period, the interns will be ...

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