There is much evidence to suggest that a diverse workplace, reflecting all aspects of society, can bring numerous benefits not least an engaged and productive workforce. We will look at the business case for promoting diversity in the workplace, and identify the opportunities for potential collaboration to support Cambridge's diverse business community.
This initial meeting will introduce two stories about increasing tolerance and appreciating diversity in very different organisations which we hope will spark debate and stimulate ideas for future events on these lines.
Speakers:
- David Pearson, Director of Global Inclusion & Diversity, KPMG
David will be sharing his perspective on diversity within a large international organisation, and advocating for LGBT rights at a national level. David is a Trustee of LGBT mental health and wellbeing charity ELOP, an alumnus of the Stonewall Leadership Programme and the Radius Business Network Leaders' programme. - Julie Inns, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant
Julie has been working in the field of equality and diversity since 2005, where she has supported and advocated for victims of crime within minority communities. She works with front line practitioners in Police, Probation, Health, Education, and the voluntary sector on topics such as hate crime, safeguarding and radicalisation, bullying, discrimination, equality and diversity induction, respect at work, unconscious bias, and more.
This event is kindly hosted by Mills & Reeve at their offices in Hills Road.
Mills & Reeve will be launching their own LGBT business group from 6pm, which all attendees (and non-attendees) are welcome to attend.
If you would like to attend this group please either stay on after the event, or if you can't make the afternoon session, please email louise.rushworth@cambridgenetwork who will add you to the list and let Mills & Reeve know.
Thank you...
To Hundred Houses Society and Mills & Reeve for their support in setting up this event.