In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Diverse representation is an expectation, but as individuals no longer allow themselves to be defined in singular terms, there's mounting pressure on brands to understand and sensitively reflect how the intersections between race, gender, class, and ability impact people's everyday lives.

LinkedIn has introduced ‘Diversity Nudges’ that alert recruiters when their candidates are not diverse enough and suggest ways to remedy this. With equality expected by consumers and employees, there’s an opportunity for brands to help challenge archaic inequitable business processes.

Despite the majority of jobseekers being more attracted to companies that make a commitment to diversity and inclusion, many employers are lagging behind. Hive Diversity, a diversity-focused virtual recruitment platform, connects graduates with firms that are prioritizing inclusion.

To help companies having issues sourcing diverse hires, TaTio has built a platform connecting them to candidates who have the skills, but may lack a traditional CV. With increasing expectations of diversity, the onus falls on brands to challenge inequitable business practices and fix them.

People with disabilities face numerous barriers at work, but as COVID-19 locked down the world, the shift to WFH created new professional opportunities. As businesses seek to restore normalcy post-pandemic, how can they ensure that remote and hybrid set-ups best serve workers with disabilities?