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How working from home has improved the culture of UK law firms, with most lawyers reporting better work-life balance and stronger employer relationships.

More than a quarter of UK insurance employees have experienced unacceptable behaviour at work. Our research shows why employers must act, not just listen.

A clear summary of UK laws on workplace harassment, the EHRC’s seven-step approach, and the costs of failing to meet the duty to prevent.

How men in the workplace can step up as active allies in preventing sexual harassment, drawing on guidance from leading equality and employment law voices.

Almost 1 in 5 LGBT+ people have experienced workplace misconduct due to their sexual orientation or gender identity and nearly two thirds of LGBT+ employees think their workplace lacks commitment to diversity.

How unconscious bias affects safeguarding decisions in further education, and what staff can do to recognise and counter it when supporting learners.

Practical steps employers can take to build a more diverse and inclusive workplace, from recruitment and pay equity to training and reporting.

Does diversity and inclusion training in higher education actually work? We look at when it lands, when it doesn’t, and how to design it for real impact.

Reporting platforms and safeguarding tools are not the same thing. We compare what each does and show how they work together to protect learners.

We know that inclusion and diversity in business improves performance, retention, profit and performance. We also know from multiple studies that having a more inclusive workplace where you feel safe to be yourself can have positive effects on mental health and satisfaction at work. So if progress is better for business, and better for people, then what’s causing delay?Catch up on our latest webinar to find out:

As businesses continue navigating the pandemic and conversations around the future of workplace culture take precedence, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider your attitude to flexible working, and look at different ways of approaching communication and collaboration.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in incredibly challenging times for higher education (HE) institutions. From reports of increased hate crime, particularly amongst the Chinese population, to students experiencing a sharp increase in online harassment. As such, the team here at Culture Shift is encouraging institutions to use this critical time to assess practises and processes to ensure the entire student population feels safe and included.

Preventing workplace harassment is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it’s essential. For too long, organisations have adopted a reactionary approach to harassment in the workplace, tackling incidents on an individual basis as and when they arise.

How educational institutions can support student mental health more effectively, from removing stigma to offering inclusive support that reaches every learner.

Our CEO’s response to Everyone’s Invited and the tens of thousands of testimonies it has surfaced about sexual harassment and assault in UK schools and colleges.

How educational institutions can take a more strategic, enterprise-wide approach to risk management without losing sight of empathy or student wellbeing.

Culture Shift were proud to host the launch of this vital new book, Addressing Student Sexual Violence in Higher Education: A Good Practice Guide, with its authors Clarissa J. Humphreys (@clarissajdh) and Graham J. Towl (@ProfGrahamTowl).

Why pastoral support is foundational to retention, engagement and student wellbeing — and how to revitalise it across further and higher education.

A podcast on the tangible action education providers can take when anonymous reports flag patterns, including a partner’s environmental investigations approach.

How technology — from virtual learning environments to collaboration tools — is reshaping teaching, support and academic standards across UK education.

How automation can free up time for educators and improve student support, without huge budgets or disruption to existing systems.

How to take inclusion conversations out of boardrooms and into every level of the business, including how to engage colleagues who don’t see the issue.

Why senior leaders sometimes don’t prioritise diversity and inclusion, and how to build a business case strong enough to win sustained, top-down support.

Five reasons building your own anonymous reporting platform is rarely the right call — covering cost, security, usability, analytics and long-term support.