Make A Difference Summits

The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global environmental degradation, accounting for around 45% of the UK’s total carbon emissions. Of this, 27% comes from domestic buildings, while non-domestic buildings contribute 18%....

This week, meet deskbird, Layrd Design, and Funky Yukka—three innovative companies that are transforming the workplace experience. Here’s why they stand out and why we’re thrilled to welcome them as exhibitors at The Office Event, 30 April – 1 May....

Why prioritising employee mental wellbeing is key for sustainable business success

Aon's insights from the Leaders' Roundtables at MAD World Summit 2024 ⚡ As a follow up to Aon's sponsorship of the ever-popular roundtable discussions at this year’s MAD World Summit on 17 October 2024, we have put together this summary report. It provides a high-level overview of the key discussions, themes and takeaways to come out of each of the five roundtable discussions including: 1. Balancing Psychosocial Risks versus Personal Resilience 2. Tech and AI in Wellbeing - Help or Hindrance? 3. Measuring the Effectiveness of a Wellbeing Strategy - The Power of Using Aggregated Data 4. How does Leadership and Culture Facilitate Wellbeing in a Multigenerational Workforce? 5. How do you Develop a Wellbeing Strategy and Know if it is Making a Difference? Complete the form below to download 👇

One of the key themes that we’ll be tackling in 2025, both on www.makeadifference.media and at The Watercooler Event on 30 April and 1 May, is what more employers can do to help our young people entering the workforce. Next generation employees, such as Gen Z (those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s) have different values and needs than previous generations, and they want their employers to understand and accommodate those needs. But this can be easier said than done. https://lnkd.in/eFe-fMVX

Diary dates for 2025!

Registration now open for The Watercooler and The Office Events

We do a good job of taking stock when we hit milestones or make achievements at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust but that's not always been the case and it's still something we're working really hard on getting better at. Taking a moment to say "well done" and appreciate the journey doesn't negate the fact we've got a long way to go nor does it suggest we think the work is done. I know and can appreciate why there is a hesitancy to celebrate the small wins in DE&I but if you don't the emotional, mental and even physical toll the work takes will lead you as a DE&I professional to exhaustion and your organisation. Take those moments, enjoy them, make sure your organisation knows but always contextualise them in the step they are towards the ultimate goals of inclusivity and belonging we are all looking for. As an example, we did a lot of internal communication when we crossed 10% disability declaration at KCHFT. The fact this was in such a short space of time since we were at only 3% declaration only added to the need to mark the moment. However, we recognised and took nothing away from the fact we still had a way to go before we reached the 24% societal levels of representation that we aspire to. Thank you once again Suzy Bashford✨ and Make A Difference Summits / The Watercooler & The Office 2025 for inviting me to reflect on what has been a very busy year in DE&I

Working in workplace wellbeing can be emotionally draining, which is why it's so important to celebrate all the achievements along the way

New webinar: Keeping Gen Z employees happy, healthy and engaged with next generation benefits 💡 If you’re struggling to keep your Gen Z employees happy, healthy and engaged, join our next free-to-attend, interactive Make A Difference webinar, in partnership with employee fitness benefits specialists, Hussle from 11.00am to 12.00pm to understand: 🤔 What really makes Gen Z tick when it comes to health and wellbeing at work 🚀 How Hussle’s flexible, discounted fitness memberships help to meet Gen Z’s need for flexible working, social interaction and personalised career development as well as support of physical and mental health 🤩 Lessons from leading employers that are proactively supporting Gen Z employees with next generation benefits Including expert insights from: Gemma Dainty, Pensions & Benefits Manager, Currys plc Adeife Onwuzulike - Chartered Fellow FCIPD, MSc, Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Director, Euromonitor International Lauren Lunniss, Health & Wellbeing Lead, BNP Paribas Matt Hatcher Business Development Director, Hussle Official Register here 👇