Webinar overview:

Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore this year’s National Inclusion Week® theme: “Now is the Time.”

This theme is a call to action – reminding us that inclusion can’t wait. In a climate of growing resistance to inclusion and diversity (I&D,) particularly in the US, alongside economic uncertainty and tightening budgets, it’s never been more important to act decisively. I&D professionals are being called to lead with urgency, resilience, and creativity. This session will highlight practical, impactful ways to embed sustainable inclusion across organisations – and why now really is the time

This webinar is hosted by:

Sharon Cooper. Sharon joined Inclusive Employers in July 2021 and brought with her 21 years of implementing meaningful learning interventions. With over 11 years experience of working in the Housing Sector in the UKs first Mutual Housing Association, Sharon had led on various innovative cultural and leadership programmes all designed to help colleagues be their best self at work and deliver the best service possible to their customers. Find out more about Sharon here.

Janet Tidmarsh. Janet is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, and has worked across some the UK’s best known, and largest, brands, in both Inclusion, Learning and Talent roles across the last two decades. She has been part of Senior Leadership Teams in Whitbread PLC, Sainsbury’s PLC and Virgin Active Ltd, and is an established, credible leader, familiar with operating at an Executive and Board level. Her inclusion work has been recognised externally through both individual awards, and company accreditations, and she is often asked to share her knowledge and speak at DE&I conferences. Find out more about Janet here.

Michelle Daltry. Michelle is a Lead Consultant for Inclusive Employers. Michelle was the Partnership Manager for Disability Sport Wales, a post that she held for over 19 years, before joining the team. As an Inclusion and Diversity specialist within the field of sport and physical activity, Michelle is passionate about supporting the sector to address inequalities within the workplace and out in the field of play. Formerly the Chair of the Welsh Wheelchair Rugby Association and with a strong commitment for equality and inclusion, Michelle is the chair of LGBT Sport Cymru a network established to promote and support opportunities for the LGBT community and a Co-Founder of the UK LGBTIQ+ Sport Alliance. Find out more about Michelle here.

What will you learn: 

• How this theme resonates with the panel members, their person reflections and experiences of National Inclusion Week®.
• Why, now than ever, focusing on inclusion is a vital cultural indicator.
• How you can maximise the theme “Now is the Time” to galvanise action within your organisation.

Who is this webinar for?

• Level – Beginner 
• Audience – HR and EDI professionals and teams, as well as senior leaders  

Book your place:

• If you are an Inclusive Employers member, please log in to access your ten free places.
• In-house training is available for this and many other inclusion topics. Get in touch and we’d be happy to discuss your requirements.
• If you have any questions about this event or have any accessibility requirements, contact events@inclusiveemployers.co.uk.
• Please note: We do not typically supply slides for our webinars, however, members can access recordings via their Membership page.