Diversity and Inclusion Business Case

In recognition of International Men’s Day, join us for a thought-provoking event on why rethinking masculinity is key to creating truly inclusive workplaces. In partnership with Beyond Equality, we will explore how to involve men and boys in meaningful conversations about gender equality, and how these dialogues can drive real change. Beyond Equality is a leading organisation dedicated to building fairer, more respectful communities. They work directly with men and boys to tackle gender-based violence, improve workplace culture, and support mental health, all through practical, evidence-driven approaches.

This guide is designed to support organisations that want to recruit and retain talented individuals with convictions who are returning to the workforce.

Join D&I Lead Hugh O’Keeffe for an insightful webinar designed to help employers confidently attract, recruit, and retain disabled talent through the Disability Confident scheme. This session offers practical guidance on progressing through the scheme’s three levels, giving you the tools to create a more inclusive workplace.

This guide offers an overview of what it means to have an inclusive workplace culture.

Dive into a transformative experience this Black History Month as we present our networking event, designed to enlighten, empower, and engage in critical conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In a time of rising anti-DEI rhetoric, enei CEO Sandi Wassmer shares a powerful firsthand account of transforming a struggling organisation into a thriving, inclusive workplace. Through values-driven leadership and a culture of psychological safety, she proves that a happy, harmonious team isn’t just good for people—it’s good for business.

This guide provides organisations with compelling evidence to support the development of a strong diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) business case, and highlights the importance of aligning it to an organisation’s unique goals and challenges.

Leadership today is no longer about authority and control; it’s about fostering inclusion, trust, and growth. In this blog post, Sandi Wassmer reflects on her journey to becoming an authentic, inclusive leader who inspires others to thrive.

In this session, Gemma Wood, Head of Marketing, PR and Communications, joined CEO Sandi Wassmer for a fireside chat on navigating rights in conflict at work. They explored how differing beliefs and rights can clash, and shared practical strategies for fostering inclusion, psychological safety, and respectful dialogue. Key topics included the foundations of human rights, social responsibility, and the importance of robust support systems for addressing sensitive workplace issues.

This session was a powerful celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, bringing together voices and experiences that illuminated the realities faced by South Asian colleagues in the workplace. Through honest conversations and shared insights, we explored how to create more inclusive, supportive environments where everyone can thrive.

During this session, Dana David explored the core principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI). Learn how conscious inclusion can cultivate a workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered.

This session equipped DEI professionals with the tools and strategies to create a compelling business case for DEI, especially for those who were unsure how to gain buy-in or move forward. Participants gained valuable insights into crafting a robust DEI business case and effectively integrating it into a strategy that drives lasting impact in the workplace.

In today’s dynamic workplace, empowering employees to share their ideas, concerns, and perspectives is more crucial than ever. This session explored how fostering open communication and actively listening to employees strengthens engagement, builds trust, and drives meaningful organisational change.

This session provided insightful discussions on overcoming challenges in employee networks and uncovering practical strategies to drive impact and foster inclusivity. Speakers from Radius Networks shared past experiences, highlighting effective approaches that had helped organisations navigate obstacles and create more inclusive environments.

This session, hosted by D&I Lead Dionne, explored how to effectively establish and sustain employee networks that empower diverse voices and drive inclusion within organisations. Attendees gained valuable insights into fostering a culture of belonging and ensuring long-term success for these networks.

During this session, we gathered insights from leaders across industries as we explored strategies to enhance boardroom diversity and foster inclusive leadership at the highest levels.

This session helped to equip DEI professionals with strategies to enhance their initiatives beyond the nine protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.

This quick guide explains the significance of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Welcome to enei’s hub for building and advancing the business case for workplace diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI)—where strategy meets impact to create inclusive, productive, and future-ready organisations.

During this session, enei Inclusivity Excellence Award winners in 2023, Asahi, shared insights on how to take the initial steps towards gaining a comprehensive understanding of your workforce, its diversity, and its needs.

In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), this session featured insights from digital accessibility expert, James Hall from HeX and enei CEO, Sandi Wassmer.

For Stress Awareness Month 2024, we invited workplace mental health experts from Headtorch to discuss ways to identify, reduce, and prevent stress in the workplace. 

This panel event explored ADHD’s impact on work, dispelled myths, and uncovered strategies for building an inclusive and supportive environment.

This informative webinar explored the intricacies of formulating strategies for DEI.

Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, employs over 12,500 people and plays a vital role in shaping the nation’s built environment.

What is your approach to supporting neurodiverse employees, policy implementation, and neurodiversity managerial guidance? These topics and more were discussed during this roundtable.

This webinar discussed how to create a strong business case for your organisation to ensure DEI is taken seriously.

This webinar was the third in the Open to All series run by the Beer and Pub Association in partnership with enei, and explored the specific considerations in creating inclusive culture, spaces, and environments.

Want to keep up-to-date with evolving DEI terminology? During this session, we discussed good practice approaches to inclusive communication. 

This webinar is the second in the Open to All series run by the Beer and Pub Association in partnership with enei, and is designed to support hospitality businesses to drive inclusivity within their organisations.

This session explored the transformative role of AI in DEI, uncovered its potential in boosting employee wellbeing, and delved into the critical concerns shaping its future. 

This webinar was the first in a series run by the Beer and Pub Association in partnership with enei, and was designed to support hospitality businesses to drive inclusivity within their organisations.

How can we ensure diversity progresses through to leadership and board level? 
This session explored strategies to promote diversity at the leadership and board level.

On 20 June 2023, the British Standards Institution (BSI) published PAS (Publicly Available Specification) 1948:2023 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace: Code of Practice.

This webinar focussed on identifying creative ways to source diverse talent, while ensuring authentic recruitment. 

What are the barriers to attracting diverse candidates when recruiting? How can employers overcome these? This session discussed everything a employer needs to know about putting inclusive recruitment at the heart of their organisation, starting with the candidate experience.

Intersectionality asserts that identities overlap, are interdependent, and affect how individuals experience and understand the working environment.
Recognising the impact of intersecting identities and experiences on mental health and wellbeing is crucial to supporting ourselves and our teams.

This session was enei’s first charity sector virtual roundtable and featured guest speakers sharing good practice, key takeaways, and initiatives on wellbeing and belonging. 

What does best practice for inclusive leadership look like? This session featured a range of industry experts to direct you along the path on your DEI journey.

As a diversity and inclusion (D&I) lead at enei, Hugh O’Keeffe is always on the lookout for innovative ways to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the workplace.