People Like Us

The time for change is now! As part of our #NameTheBias campaign, People Like Us is urging everyone to take a stand against structural inequality by writing to their MPs and demanding action to close the ethnicity pay gap. At a time when DEI practices are under attack, with major corporations like Meta dismantling their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, it’s more important than ever to hold decision-makers accountable. These moves signal a worrying trend where economic pressures and political narratives are being used as excuses to step back from the fight for equity. But progress doesn’t happen without action—and that starts with us. Did you know ethnic minority candidates have to submit 60% more applications just to land an interview compared to their white counterparts? This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a call to action. MPs need to hear from YOU. Your voice can make a difference. Start by writing to your MP today with our step-by-step guide: (scroll to the bottom of the page: https://lnkd.in/eiarYQjm) Together, we can push back against these setbacks and advocate for fairer pay policies and systemic reforms, including mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting. Image: Jasper J. Spanning Worth Your While new—land Planes Studio #EthnicityPayGap #PeopleLikeUs #NameTheBias

The support and engagement for our #NameTheBias campaign, launched this week at the Houses of Parliament, has been incredible. But one question keeps coming up: "What can we do?" We hear you. That's why we’ve pulled together practical tips and ideas to help tackle the inequity in pay for UK ethnic minority workers. Head to  www.plu.org.uk/namethebias (scroll to the bottom) to see insights from some of the best minds in the field, including: Darain Faraz, Co-Founder of People Like Us, with actionable steps for individuals Tom Heys, Pay Gap Expert, on what businesses can do to create equity Asad Dhunna, CEO of The Unmistakables, with a holistic approach to fair pay Fair Pay, Shared Responsibility: Your Role in Tackling Ethnicity Pay Inequalities If you take nothing else away, please listen to these experts. Together, we can make a real difference. Let’s act, not just talk. Worth Your While Planes Studio new—land #NameTheBias #FairPay #Inclusion #PayEquity

Yesterday was a Historic Day at the House of Lords and Portcullis House, where we had the privilege of hosting two packed-out events inviting MPs, media, influencers, and change-makers to support the launch of the People Like Us #NameTheBias campaign. We amplified the call for action on a timeline for the introduction of ethnicity pay gap reporting. It’s time for the UK to take this issue seriously, ensuring fair pay for everyone, regardless of background. This pivotal event brought policymakers and leaders together to discuss tangible ways to expedite change. A huge thank you to Sojan Joseph MP, Uma Kumaran MP and Baroness Uddin for their support in driving this vital conversation forward. Thank you to the brilliant team for leading excellent talks Felicity Hoggett, Joey Green, Tom Heys, Y.A Poet (Yasmin Ali). Let’s keep the momentum going—write to your MP today and demand action! Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable future. Link: https://lnkd.in/eiarYQjm #EthnicityPayGap #PeopleLikeUs #NameTheBias

Thanks The Drum for spotlighting our campaign as #AdOfTheDay. Couldn't be prouder of the amazing collaboration with Worth Your While & new—land on this super important project. 🙌🏽

It's campaign launch day! We've been waiting to share this with the world and couldn't be prouder to have this important piece of work go live today: Ethnicity Pay Gap Day. In case you missed it... Non-white workers in the UK continue to face systemic inequalities that affect their wages and career opportunities. In July 2024, after years of advocacy by a raft of organisations including People Like Us, the inclusion of ethnicity pay gap reporting in a draft bill during the King’s Speech was a major step forward. But progress is too slow, and the financial harm faced by ethnic minority workers demands action now. Our #NameTheBias campaign exposes the biases ingrained in hiring and beyond. From recruitment to promotion, these biases perpetuate inequality. We need mandatory reporting and broader reforms to dismantle these barriers. It's time to #NameTheBias. We need you to get involved—let’s make the change we want to see. Watch and share this video and help spread the message: https://lnkd.in/dK5Sq4GV None of this would have been possible without the extraordinary support and kindness of our agency partners and friends who have largely worked on this project pro bono or at massively reduced rates, largely because they believe in the cause as much as we do. Here are the heroes behind this creative: Production company: new—land Director & Art Director: Naghmeh Pour Executive Producers: Sara Samsøe & Thor Brammer Director of Photography: Jasper Spanning Producer: Sofia Klitgaard Production Manager: Julie Seifert Production Assistant: Ida Elena Lindemann Agency: Worth Your While Creative Director/Partner: Tim Pashen Creative Director/Partner: Lukas Lund Copywriters: Y.A Poet (Yasmin Ali) & Tim Pashen Creatives: Jakob Hjulström & Malou Ruotsalainen Art Director: Katrine Winblad Chief Strategy Officer: Tali Madsen Design Director: Craig Ward Account Manager: Celina Ranum Aagaard Account Manager: Christine Gyrsting Lorentzen #EthnicityPayGap #FairPay #PeopleLikeUs #ChangeIsNow #NameTheBias

We're incredibly proud to announce the host for our first event of 2025, it's the good folks at the Financial Times. Join us to hear from wonderful diverse talent at all levels in the journalism, PR, marketing and creative industries. The event will take place on March 13 and free tickets will be available in February. Speaker slots for People Like Us x FT will open next week, please keep an eye on our page for details on how to apply. It's a wonderful experience that has helped past speakers land new opportunities, build their contacts and above all, show the rest of the industry what People Like Us are made of. We can't wait!

Reliving the highlights from People Like Us x EE from December, such a memorable night. Details of our next event will be live soon, we can't wait to announce our partner for the March event. 2025 is going to be an important year for People Like Us. Keep an eye on our page for exciting announcements this week that we'd love your support on.

Headshots from People Like Us x EE are now available to download! Head over to our LinkedIn group for a link to download yours. Thank you to our friend Mikael Buck for volunteering his time at our events ❤️ LINKEDIN GROUP HERE: https://lnkd.in/eWZGDqnu

We are loving this feature on PRWeek UK on our memorable 5th birthday event! 2025 is going to be an important one for us as we ramp up our campaign work to help make workplaces more equitable. If you're interested in supporting the People Like Us mission, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you Siobhan Holt for the lovely write up.

What a special night at People Like Us x EE to mark our 5th birthday! A wonderful collection of stories from talented individuals who did themselves proud. You can connect with our amazing speakers here, do drop them a line: Momin Afzal, Samiah Anderson, Renata Formoso, Shanil Nayee, Ravi Chandarana, Janita Lakhanpal, Catrina Adams, Thuy Vu, Ophelia Charles, Ella Darlington and Daniel Henry. Thank you to the team for their support Mikael Buck, Adam Nicholas, Bilal Yasin, George Burkett. And the amazing team at EE for their generous hosting Phy Adjei - McCarthy, Catrina, Lisa Coppuck and Armand David. Thank you to everyone that’s supported us over the past 5 years. 2025 is going to be a big year for People Like Us, if you’re interested in supporting us, hosting an event or working together, we'd love to speak. We’ll be back in action on March 13, save the date for us!