Inclusive Insights: Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

In partnership with Diversity Mark, we are thrilled to announce a new series of monthly online sessions that aim to support businesses in creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

By sharing best practice and raising awareness, we will explore a variety of themes including race, age, gender, and social mobility, and examine how these themes intersect.

Inclusive Insights: The Seasonal Shift – Supporting Wellbeing\, Belonging and Inclusion Through the Winter Months | Wednesday 18 November | 9:30 - 11:30 AM | AMS Belfast\, The Ewart\, 3 Bedford Street\, Belfast | In-Person

Winter can affect how we feel, work and connect with others, but those experiences are not the same for everyone. Factors including, culture, disability, faith, menopause, mental and physical health, financial pressures and personal circumstances can all interact to shape how people experience the darker months.

About this event

This interactive event will consider the relationship between wellbeing and inclusion during winter. Together, we'll examine practical and person-centred strategies that individuals, managers and organisations can use to support colleague wellbeing, connection and belonging throughout the season.

What we'll cover:

• Interactive self-reflection exercise exploring your personal winter wellbeing experience

• Understanding the science behind winter wellbeing, including Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), daylight exposure and the impact of seasonal changes on physical and mental health

• Why winter affects people differently: exploring the role of culture, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, caring responsibilities, menopause, faith and personal circumstances

• The connection between wellbeing, belonging and inclusion during the winter months

• Practical ways to support energy, resilience and wellbeing through movement, sleep, nutrition and exposure to natural light

• Creating a personalised and inclusive Winter Wellbeing Toolkit

The session will be held in-person. You’ll receive a calendar invite with event details following sign-up.

If you’re planning to book this session, please note that AI note-takers won’t be permitted. If you need note-taking support for accessibility reasons, we’re more than happy to help – just let us know.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. If you have any specific requirements, feel free to reach out to us in advance at katherine.mcknight@bitcni.org.uk

Events are free-of-charge and attendees must be a member of Business in the Community and/or a Diversity Mark Signatory.