A number of companies – led by US giants such as Google and Amazon, but closely followed by UK businesses like BT, are rolling back DEI initiatives, and a number of parties now have manifesto commitments to scrap DEI posts, particularly in our public services. If you find DEI/EDI to be problematic, will these initiatives rid the UK of this ideology? Would this be progressive, or perhaps regressive?
Hilary Salt will discuss the need to look beyond the "diversity industry" if we want to understand why these initiatives have taken hold in the UK and why it’s simplistic to think that sacking DEI officers alone will make a difference.
The Public Sector Equality Duty, the Companies Act, The Equality Act and Gender Pay Gap requirements all contain provisions that push this agenda. According to Hilary, we need to unpick these requirements to get a better understanding of how to tackle the "DEI industrial complex." She will look at these requirements using some everyday examples and offer real-world solutions.
Hilary Salt is an actuary and business leader. She was a founding partner of First Actuarial plc where she advised employers, pension scheme trustees and trade unions. She is also a public speaker and has spoken at many local and national events and conferences.
So join us for another interesting discussion/debate where all opinions are welcome, and we only ask that you respect the opinions of others.
This event is free of charge under the priviso that everyone buys at least one drink from the bar downstairs (non-alcoholic beverages are included).
Look forward to debating with everyone.
