What is #InclusiveHR?
#InclusiveHR has been developed with an ambitious vision and purpose for the people profession in the NHS. We believe that this vision and purpose has the potential to be adopted more broadly across the people profession. It is a social movement for change focused on recognising that the racial inequalities existing in society are replicated in our HR & OD departments. Our focus is on reducing these disparities, becoming more inclusive and leading by example as a profession.
We invite all HPMA members to sign up for #Inclusive HR and commit to implementing the 5-Step Challenge to Change outlined in our #InclusiveHR toolkit.
This toolkit provides a practical step-by-step guide for people professionals wanting to get on board, feel part of something and play their part in the #InclusiveHR social movement for change and implement the ‘5 step challenge to change’.
The overarching purpose of this toolkit is to equip people and professional leaders with the knowledge and confidence to address the racial inequalities that exist across the people profession in the NHS.
The toolkit provides information on the demographic data for the profession, demonstrating the disproportionate underrepresentation of black, Asian and minority ethnic people professionals in senior roles. It also provides information from our independent research into the lived experience of HR and OD colleagues and the action taken in London to address the findings, which led to the genesis of #InclusiveHR. Finally, the toolkit provides guidance for colleagues taking forward the ‘5 step challenge to change’ and a wide range of practical resources to support you on this journey to creating a more inclusive and credible profession that leads by example.
Our vision is that #InclusiveHR and the ‘5 step challenge to change’ is adopted nationally across the NHS and beyond, leading to a positive step change in the experience of black, Asian and ethnic minority people professionals. The success of this social movement is dependent upon all HR & OD professionals getting involved, taking control of their own learning, owning the disparities, and taking charge to create a brighter future.
You can access the toolkit here.
Sign up to #InclusiveHR
Many HPMA members around the UK have already signed up to #InclusiveHR and are committed to implementing the 5-step challenge to change. This map indicates which trusts in each region of the country have signed up. If you are a People Leader in your organisation, you can commit your organisation to signing up to #Inclusive HR by applying below.