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Why Bi-Visibility Day matters, common myths about bisexuality at work, and practical ways employers can support and celebrate bisexual colleagues.

Why building trust is key to genuine speak-up culture in the NHS — particularly when supporting Black colleagues to raise concerns about racism at work.

Our Head of Success on how Culture Shift supports partners with the practical, day-to-day work of preventing and responding to workplace harassment.

How reporting software helps employers tackle workplace sexual harassment — including newer forms like ‘zoombombing’ that emerged with hybrid work.

Five things employers can do to help employees feel confident about speaking up — from empowering HR to building genuine trust through visible action.

A balanced look at the pros and cons of anonymous reporting software, what objections we hear most often, and how partners typically use the data they gather.

What our research suggests matters most to UK employees — from being trusted by employers to working somewhere with a strong ethical foundation.

How Culture Shift’s reporting system relates to whistleblowing — and how it can help organisations catch and address concerns long before that point.

New Anti-Bullying Week research on what UK employees expect from their employer when it comes to handling bullying and harassment seriously.

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.