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Amid this shift, the UK government introduces the biggest improvement to employee rights in a generation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join this session to hear an expert panel explore the tensions and challenges of managing EDI in the global backdrop, and how this impacts underrepresented communities. The panel will explore how to address inequalities in this challenging climate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>This webinar is hosted by:<\/h3>\n<p><b>Dawn Osborne, <\/b>is a Senior Inclusion and Diversity Consultant at Inclusive Employers and is an expert in shaping inclusive cultures and leading career development initiatives within global matrix organisations and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Puja Mitra,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is an experienced Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional, having worked with leading global organisations across Asia, Africa, and the UK. Her career spans the private, public, and charity sectors, with a blend of in-house and consultancy expertise. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/people\/puja-mitra\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about Puja.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michelle Daltry,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is a passionate and experienced EDI professional specialising in the sports, charity and not for profit sector. As Lead Consultant at Inclusive Employers, she collaborates with organisations to design and implement strategies that celebrate diversity and promote equitable opportunities for all. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/people\/michelle-daltry-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about Michelle.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What will you learn:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>How to build robust, resilient inclusion strategies<\/li>\n<li>How to effectively make the case for EDI within your organisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who is this webinar for?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level &#8211; Intermediate<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Audience &#8211; HR and EDI professionals and teams, senior leaders <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Book your place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are an Inclusive Employers member, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/my-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in<\/a> to access your ten free places.<\/li>\n<li>In-house training is available for this and many other inclusion topics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/learning-and-development\/inclusive-employers-training-enquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch<\/a> and we&#8217;d be happy to discuss your requirements.<\/li>\n<li>If you have any questions about this event or have any accessibility requirements, contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:events@inclusiveemployers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events@inclusiveemployers.co.uk.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please note<\/strong>: We do not typically supply slides for our webinars, however, members can access recordings via their Membership page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Webinar overview: This year has seen unprecedented levels of backlash to EDI efforts and escalating polarisation on identity conversations. 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