EDI Lunchtime Sessions : Ageism in hiring and career development; undervaluing older employees' experience.

This session will address ageism in hiring and career development, emphasising the value of older employees' experiences and promoting age diversity in the workplace. Participants will engage in open discussions in a safe, non-formal, and non-recorded setting. Emphasis on practical takeaways and learning from each other’s experiences to combat ageism.

Join Us for Monthly EDI Sessions: Your Voice, Our Future 

We are embarking on a the second season of our lunchtime chat sessions on our transformative journey towards enhancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within our community. With the CDI's EDI Strategy 2023-2026 guiding us, we have put together a series of monthly virtual sessions aimed at dissecting and addressing the multifaceted aspects of EDI. 

We Need Your Insight: 
Is there an EDI topic close to your heart that's not on our agenda? We encourage you to share your ideas and perspectives. Your suggestions will help us cover the breadth of EDI issues affecting our sector. 

Co-Host With Us: 
Fancy leading a session? Join me, Ifza Shakoor, EDI Associate, as a co-host. Your experiences and insights are invaluable, offering fresh perspectives to our discussions. 

Session Schedule & Themes: 

• 13/12/2024: Age - Addressing Ageism 

• 10/01/2025: Menopause - Workplace Support 

• 14/02/2025: Review and Reflect - The Way Forward 

• 14/03/2025: Strategy Re-evaluation - Shaping Our Future 

Adaptable Sessions Based on Your Preferences: 
The outlined session schedule is not set in stone. We are open to rearranging the order of sessions or introducing new topics based on member preferences. Your feedback is crucial, not only in shaping the content of these sessions but also in guiding our overall approach to EDI. 

Contribute to EDI Research: 
Feedback and insights gathered from these sessions may be utilised in further research aimed at improving EDI within the career development sector. By participating, you're not just contributing to our immediate community but also to broader efforts to enhance EDI practices in our field. 

Your participation, feedback, and co-hosting will significantly shape our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable environment. Together, we will make a difference in embedding EDI in our sector.