AI and talent management
The AI-Driven Talent Revolution: What CEOs Must Act On
AI and talent management
Beyond DEI? Harnessing Technology to Build Equitable Futures
As DEI faces backlash, is it the end—or a chance to rebuild with smarter tools? This blog explores how AI and big data can revive equity efforts by turning fairness, access, inclusion, and representation into measurable, systemic outcomes.
Human Rights Implementation Model
Explore the King Advisory Human Rights Implementation Model—a bold, values-driven framework for translating equity principles into action. Grounded in human rights and aligned with anti-racist practice, this model offers a structured pathway for ethical, inclusive, and accountable change across public and healthcare sectors.
Embedding psychological safety: A strategic tool for culture change
A free strategic tool to assess and embed psychological safety in teams and organisations. Designed to support culture change, equity, and honest leadership.
Equality vectors: the basics
Equality and human rights assessment tool.
Matrix working: HR strategy checklist for complex organisations
As organisations evolve in operational complexity reflected in agile solutions and working, many are implementing matrix working arrangements and promoting cross-functional collaboration. There is also pressure on organisations to integrate informal ways of sharing workforce knowledge - not always captured in formal processes. While the benefits of matrix working are well-documented—improved responsiveness to market demands,... Continue Reading →
Action Plan for Workforce Re-skilling in Digital Governance: A Strategic Guide for Public Sector Leaders
Rapid developments in digital technologies means that organisations will need to prioritise workforce re-skilling to maintain operational efficiency, foster innovation, and deliver services. This article outlines a comprehensive action plan for large-scale upskilling initiatives targeting digital literacy and emerging technologies, aligned to the needs of financial controllers, policy planners, and workforce directors. By integrating stakeholder... Continue Reading →
12 Month Trackable Plan to Embed Regulatory Equality into Policies, Processes, and Operations
Objective: Systematically integrate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into organisational/corporate policies, processes, operations and wider structure to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and foster an inclusive and equitable culture evidenced by behaviour change and higher-impact equity goals. Phase One: Assessment and planning (Months 1-3) Key Actions: Regulatory gap analysis: Audit existing policies/processes against EDI laws... Continue Reading →
Closing the ethnicity gap in healthcare disciplinaries: updated briefing
Executive summary Despite targeted efforts, ethnic disparities in disciplinary actions within the UK healthcare workforce (e.g. nursing, midwifery, medical consultants) persist. Although recent data from the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES), the General Medical Council (GMC), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) show some improvements, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BME) staff remain... Continue Reading →
Balancing Privacy and Safeguarding in NHS Electronic Patient Data Procurement: A Briefing Paper
Potential Target Audience: Executive Decision-Makers, Fund Holders, Policy Teams, Procurement Executives Purpose: To outline critical considerations for selecting electronic patient data system suppliers that align with NHS privacy, safeguarding, and operational requirements. Function: This document equips leaders with practical criteria and probing questions to assess supplier readiness, ensuring electronic patient data systems uphold the NHS's... Continue Reading →
Briefing Paper: Strategic Risk Management & Regulatory Governance for Public and Third Sector Leaders
Prepared for: Executive Teams & Board Members Executive summary The challenge - public and third sector leaders face a triple squeeze: rising regulatory scrutiny, shrinking resources, and eroding public trust. Governance failures now carry existential risks—from legal censure to mission collapse. The opportunity - proactive risk management is not just about compliance—it is a strategic... Continue Reading →
John Rawls and the Case for Equitable Governance: Lessons for Policy and Business
John Rawls (1921-2002) was an influential moral and legal philosopher who left an enduring legacy of critical thinking about fairness, equity and the role of the state. A Theory of Justice (1971) is essential reading for anyone interested in equity in society as it provides a rigorous framework for designing societies that prioritise the needs... Continue Reading →
AI in Healthcare: The “Standard of Care” in the Age of Algorithmic Diagnostics
IntroductionThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into UK healthcare is no longer speculative—it is already transforming practice. From radiology to pathology, AI-driven diagnostic tools are being deployed at scale, promising faster and more accurate decision-making. Yet as algorithms increasingly influence clinical judgments, critical legal and ethical questions emerge:How does the law define the “standard of... Continue Reading →
One Eye Closed: Rethinking Gender Equity in UK Finance
The UK financial services sector still has a significant gender pay gap and underrepresentation of women in leadership roles despite decades of action plans for improvement including the UK’s Women in Finance Charter. Robust strategies are lacking, although women now account for a growing proportion of banking and investment clients, yet this shift is not... Continue Reading →
Inclusive Leadership in the Age of AI: Strategic Insights for Executives
Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping organisations worldwide, transforming the workplace and redefining leadership strategies. Effective executives must now prioritise inclusive leadership principles to ensure AI deployment enhances workforce equity, aligns with legal and ethical standards, and drives organisational success. Strategic Context: AI and Workforce Inclusion AI technologies present unparalleled opportunities to optimise decision-making,... Continue Reading →
Briefing Document: Value-Driven Healthcare Policy – Global Strategies Comparison
Explore global strategies in value-driven healthcare policy. This executive briefing document offers a concise, comparative analysis designed to inform healthcare leaders and policymakers, turning insight into actionable strategy.
The History of Intersectionality: Essential Insights for HR and EDI Professionals
history of intersectionality and respecting people for their complexity and multiplicity of issues.
What’s stopping you? Justice Principles to Combat Racism in Workplaces
John Rawls' justice principles to combat racism in corporations - target group HR, EDI, D&I and executives.
Influence & Illumination: A Bernays Blueprint for Artists
Edward Bernays and the ability of artists to influence the perception of their work - opinion piece.
Take Charge of Your Professional Image
Are you familiar with the book called 'Propaganda' by Edward Bernays. If you are not, I suggest you read it, regardless of where you work, what you do and what you hope to achieve. Why? Because you need to manage your own PR in the workplace to make sure you do everything in your field... Continue Reading →
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