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Productivity boost from volunteering ‘adds £4.6 billion to UK economy each year’ 

Workplace Insight

Analysis of existing evidence suggests volunteering can increase skills, with the outcome being increased confidence. Based on the insights, PBE and Royal Voluntary Service have proposed a series of policy recommendations to support the benefits of being a volunteer to individuals, society and the wider economy.

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How to make diversity, equity and inclusion a reality at work — not just a mission statement

Ideas.Ted

In one of my first jobs as a credit analyst at Moody’s, I was lucky to find an ally and a mentor who was willing to put up a mirror in front of me. With all of the corporate charm and courage that I could muster, I proposed leading a bespoke event that would focus on the workplace experience of women of color. 1: Hold up a mirror.