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How are you supporting Jewish and Muslim employees at work? Today, we launch our latest research, exploring how the Israel-Gaza conflict has impacted Muslim and Jewish employees. The new 'Antisemitism and Islamophobia At Work (2024)' report found that 47% of Jewish and 36% of Muslim employees believe that discrimination against them has increased since October 7th 2023. Furthermore, 80% of Jews and 69% of Muslims report experiencing high levels of microaggressions at work. A key takeaway of the report is that employees of both faiths feel the emotional impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict, including the effects of social media misinformation and public protests - with accommodations and support provided by employers varying across individual experiences. October 1st marks Pearn Kandola's 40th Anniversary, and we're proud to mark the occasion today simply by continuing our mission to make the world fairer, launching this vital new report from our co-founder, Professor Binna Kandola OBE.  Professor Kandola concludes the research with ten key recommendations to help organisations support employees to feel included, supported and safe during difficult times. To read the full report details, recommendations and findings, you can download it for free on our website: https://lnkd.in/eBUnXJnd #ReligiousDiscrimination #Antisemitism #Islamophobia #Inclusion #IsraelGaza

Empathy is at the heart of real inclusion. It's about understanding and sharing the feelings of others, which is key to creating a connected and inclusive workplace. But here's the catch: the further we are from someone else's experience, the harder it is to understand its impact. We naturally tend to bond with those who have similar experiences to us, which can sometimes mean we miss out on understanding others. This can lead to in-groups and out-groups in the workplace, leaving some voices unheard. To change this takes real, daily effort. Learn to listen actively. Seek out different perspectives and encourage people to share their unique viewpoints. Push yourself to step out of your comfort zone and try to understand what others go through. By doing this, you can build a more empathetic and inclusive team where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. #InclusiveTeams #HR #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #DEI

How do you know your workplace is inclusive? Many teams fall short because they don’t recognise exclusion when it happens. This might be as subtle as forgetting to include diverse perspectives in decision-making or failing to challenge a biased comment. Everyone is capable of micro incivilities, so it’s key that business leaders recognise their own bias and need to learn, whilst building knowledge and awareness amongst their employees. Establishing this will build an inclusive team that can flourish because they create environments where everyone feels valued. They’re better equipped to innovate and adapt in a diverse world. Let’s help your team recognise the gaps. Through evidence-based tools and actionable strategies, our inclusion training programmes give you the knowledge and tools to spot bias and build an inclusive team. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eQ_SfbVd

Despite its significance to so many employees, and being a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, religious belief and expression are often overlooked. Professor Binna Kandola recently appeared on the HR Coffee Time podcast, joining Fay Wallis to discuss why religious expression is important in the workplace, and sharing insights from our most recent Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the Workplace report. Discussing the challenges and benefits that workplace inclusion poses, the episode also offers practical guidance to help employers and HR professionals better understand how they can support their colleagues of faith, and create more inclusive environments. You can listen to the full episode of the podcast at https://lnkd.in/eA54iQ64 #ReligionAtWork #HR #Inclusion #DEI #WorkplaceCulture #HRPodcast

What does inclusion look like in your day-to-day? Recognising acts of exclusion isn’t just about spotting overt discrimination; it’s also about seeing the subtle ways people are sidelined. Consider the colleague whose ideas are ignored in meetings or the jokes that reinforce stereotypes. The small things matter and can build into much bigger problems. Building an inclusive team is one of the best things you can do for your business. Small changes like acknowledging your own bias and working on team awareness of those micro-moments of exclusion can lead to big shifts in workplace culture. If you can’t see it, you can’t change it. #InclusiveTeams #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #DEI #HR

Do you always recognise the moments when bias shows up in your workplace? Our research shows that micro-incivilities often go unnoticed. Subtle behaviours or environmental signals that make others feel unwelcome, like failing to acknowledge your colleague’s suggestions or repeatedly forgetting someone’s name, can have a profound impact. Over time, the behaviours contribute to lower job satisfaction, decreased innovation, and weaker team performance. Unconscious bias can undermine inclusion without us even realising it. Spotting micro-incivilities in the workplace is a key step towards building a more inclusive team, where everyone feels valued and motivated. #InclusiveTeams #DiversityandInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #DEI #HR

The theme of ‘Disability, Livelihood, and Employment' for #DisabilityHistoryMonth2024 shines a light on the barriers faced by disabled people in the workplace. Whether it’s requests for assistive technology or equipment, or flexibility needed on hours or where they work, disabled employees are still the ones having to push for the adjustments they need. According to the Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey 2023: - 78% of disabled employees said they had to initiate the process of getting adjustments.  - 56% of disabled employees said there are still disability-related barriers in the workplace after adjustments have been made.  - 1 in 8 disabled employees are waiting over a year to get the adjustments they need.  - Only 37% of disabled employees feel their employer is genuine about removing all disability-related barriers and making the workplace inclusive for disabled employees. Developing a more inclusive workplace, with built-in flexibility, benefits all employees, and helps to remove the barriers disabled people face. This is just a first step though – organisations need to put policies in place that support a more equitable workplace and work with all employees to build their understanding of the challenges their disabled colleagues face, leading to more productive, and inclusive teams. #UKDHM #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion

Religion at Work: The #Link Between #Religious #Freedom and #Economic #Success [#Podcast] In Pearn Kandola LLP's latest episode of their Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by Brian J. Grim, President and Founder of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation to discuss: -Brian’s personal journey of faith in the workplace, -How years of data and research prove a link between economic sustainability and freedom of religion or belief for all, -Examples of workplace faith in action and the benefits to society as a whole. We hope you enjoy listening! https://lnkd.in/e7kk8-Dc

Eight days to go until our new webinar! Religion At Work: Supporting Jewish and Muslim Employees https://lnkd.in/ezEzURXh Since the Israel-Gaza conflict escalated on October 7th 2023, statistics in our Antisemitism and Islamophobia at Work report show that discrimination against Muslim and Jewish people has increased, with 66% of Jewish and 45% of Muslim employees either witnessing or experiencing religious discrimination in the workplace. To deepen understanding of this impact, and following the overwhelming response to our report, we're pleased to invite you to an exclusive new webinar. Hosted by Professor @Binna Kandola OBE, the webinar will explore the research and what it tells us about: - the experiences of Jewish and Muslim employees in the workplace - the impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict on them - what your organisation can do to support Jewish and Muslim employees right now You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about the research and will leave with an understanding of how to ensure your employees feel safe and supported in the workplace. Join us on Tuesday, November 26th 2.15pm - 3pm (UK Time) 9.15am - 10am (EST/ UTC-5) We hope to see you there! #ReligiousDiscrimination #Antisemitism #Islamophobia #Inclusion #DEI

How do you handle reports of religious discrimination? Our Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the Workplace report found that overall, 30% or less of Muslim and Jewish employees took any action against discrimination they faced – whether that was directly confronting the person responsible, or reporting the incident to HR. This is due to a lack of confidence or trust in the systems in place and could reflect a lack of cultural understanding in the workplace, unclear anti-discrimination policies, or an absence of visible action against discriminatory behaviour. To learn more about how to create an environment of trust for your Muslim and Jewish employees to speak up in, read our Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the Workplace report for some key recommendations: https://lnkd.in/emGWxR2K #ReligiousDiscrimination #Antisemitism #Islamophobia #Inclusion #IsraelGaza