The Importance of Fairness in the Workplace: Meeting a Human Need
Fairness isn’t a luxury — it’s a human necessity. It’s hardwired into us. From childhood, we react instinctively to unfairness. When a child says, “That’s not fair!”, they are expressing something deep within human nature: the need to be treated justly, to belong, and to trust that rules apply equally to everyone.
Protecting Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Staff from Violence and Harassment
We are living in deeply troubling times. Across the country, we are seeing a sharp rise in nationalism, hate speech, and racially motivated aggression. The reality is that for many of our Black, Asian, and ethnic minority colleagues, these aren’t just headlines — they are lived experiences.
Announcing the Official National Centre for Diversity FREDIE Awards 2025!
We’re thrilled to invite you to one of the most inspiring dates in the inclusion and diversity calendar — the FREDIE Awards 2025, hosted by the National Centre for Diversity.
Understanding the New UK Trans Law: What It Means for Inclusion at Work
In April 2025, the UK Supreme Court made a significant ruling that changes how “sex” is interpreted under the Equality Act 2010. According to the judgment, the legal definitions of “man” and “woman” now refer to biological sex, not gender identity – even if someone holds a Gender Recognition Certificate.
20 Years of the National Centre for Diversity: A Journey of Hope, Change, and Commitment
In 2005, we started the National Centre for Diversity with a simple idea—that everyone deserves fairness, respect, and inclusion in the workplace, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
Should We Ban the Burqa?
Banning the burqa would be an act of cultural and gendered unfairness. The principle of fairness demands that we allow individuals to make personal choices about their lives—choices that don’t harm others but are deeply tied to identity, belief, and conscience. It is fundamentally unfair to single out Muslim women and ask them to bear the burden of societal discomfort with visible religious expression. Fairness means listening before judging and recognising that one person’s discomfort does not justify another person’s loss of liberty.
The Axe, the Trees, and the Rise of Muzzled Minds
“The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe. For the axe was clever, and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.”
Planning Inclusive Social Events: Why It Matters
With warmer weather and the return of team socials, gatherings, and community events, it’s a great opportunity to consider how we can make these moments welcoming for all. At the National Centre for Diversity, we believe inclusion should go beyond formal spaces — influencing every part of an organisation’s culture, whether it’s in meetings or at informal get-togethers.
Diversity Fatigue: What It Is – and How We Can Tackle It Together
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a real surge in commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) across all sectors. Many organisations are doing more than ever to address inequality, improve representation, and create inclusive spaces. But with that progress has come a quieter, and sometimes uncomfortable, side effect: diversity fatigue.