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Key DEI Concepts

There are often repeated terms used throughout research, and these concise explanations of core DEI terms and ideas are explained here.

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Key DEI Concepts (2)

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Sandwich Generation

Who are the Sandwich Generation and what’s the impact for them in the workplace? This concept describes anyone who has caring responsibilities for...

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Sponsors Explained

What is a sponsor and why are they important for women in the workplace? Whilst many conflate sponsors with mentors, sponsors go further in their...

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Unpaid Labour Explained

What is unpaid labour? Unpaid labour does not mean working for free in the professional sense, as in volunteering or providing pro-bono services. The...

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Motherhood Penalty Explained

What the Motherhood Penalty is and why it is important The Motherhood Penalty describes a subtle form of workplace discrimination faced by women who...

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The Sticky Floor Explained

What is the Sticky Floor? The Sticky Floor is a way to visualise women in their career when they get stuck and don’t materially progress – similar to...

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Psychological Safety

What is Psychological Safety? Psychological Safety is a concept introduced by Professor Amy Edmondson in a Harvard Business School journal article,...

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The Triple Shift Explained

What is it and why is it relevant for women?

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