Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace

Team of researchers @UniofReading working on projects related to diversity in the workplace, and implications for workplace policy/ practice. Views are our own.

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

Registration is open for our hybrid 4th Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace conference taking place on Monday 8th June at the University of Reading. To find out more see: https://t.co/wrcHlrTc7A

[Marina Della Giusta, EconProf@Unito, European @mardelgiu]

📄 New paper!

“The Trade-off Between Breastfeeding and Returning to Work: The Role of Workplace Constraints”
with Fari Aftab, @Jewell_Sarah & Samantha Rawlings.
https://t.co/9EGWdwLjIS via @iza_bonnA short thread 👇

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

Our very own @Jewell_Sarah spoke to @OtherHalfOrg about the Infant Feeding and Return to Paid Work study she led. To find out more about the study and toolkit see:

https://t.co/eaIKybAcP3

[The Other Half @OtherHalfOrg]

British companies spend big on HR these days. So why are so many mums being let down even before they return to work? "It's not hard!" says academic Prof @Jewell_Sarah, joined by breastfeeding expert Sally Rickard to share the findings from the WORKFEED study.

Sarah and Sally reveal that:

New breastfeeding mums are already worrying about return to work weeks after they have their baby.

Not all women need to express at work, but 26% of women who've expressed at work have had to do it in the TOILETS!

80% of people surveyed in the British Social Attitudes survey said breastfeeding and returning to work were not compatible.

Employers these days love to talk about the Menopause, but have no idea how to talk about breastfeeding when women return tO work. This doesn't need expensive policy or permanent changings to working patterns: this is a temporary period.

How employers risk women needing hospitalisation if they don't support them to breastfeed or express when they return to work, through development of mastitis. Getting breastfeeding support wrong isa major Health and safety risk and getting it right means health benefits for mother and baby. Surely both a priority for HR departments who care about employees and their health.

The @DWPgovuk said they had no plan to make any changes when Prof Jewell shared the research showing that current policy doesn't work. Is that their final answer on this?

[boobingit @boobingit]

When it comes to returning to work as a breastfeeding mother...

A Little Bit of Communication Goes A long Way - by @Jewell_Sarah

https://t.co/PJTgMqvtMN

#breastfeedingmums #workingmums #breastfeedingsupport

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

Check out this blog #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025 introducing a new toolkit to help employers support their breastfeeding employees.

[Connecting Research @UniRdg_Research]

This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2025 make your workplace part of the Warm Chain of Support.

In this blog @Jewell_Sarah @UoREconomics introduces a new toolkit designed to help employers create breastfeeding-friendly workplaces.

🔗 https://t.co/za7H9D2yDm

#PrioritiseBreastfeeding

[Professor Sarah Jewell @Jewell_Sarah]

In advance of our online launch event on 16th July, the final report for our Infant Feeding and Work Study is now live. Download the report here: https://t.co/jvGnE8gibl

[Professor Sarah Jewell @Jewell_Sarah]

Join us on 16th July at 1pm for the online launch of our Infant Feeding and Work Study report and toolkit! The study explored how breastfeeding mothers can be better supported in the workplace. More details and to register see: https://t.co/OsOSflK85U

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

Are you working on research related to diversity in the workplace with practical implications? The call for abstracts for our 3rd Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace conference closes on 31st March. To submit an abstract:

https://t.co/AGNQmz35As

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

Our 4th webinar is taking place this Thursday at 1pm. We are excited to hear our very own Sylvia Jaworska present: 'Metaphors that matter – how figurative language influences perceptions of
promotability of women and men'.

To find out more/register:

https://t.co/ILTDFZlTcO

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We have a very exciting line up for our 2024/2025 webinar series which starts on October 3rd. For more details and to register see:

https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

Our 3rd webinar is taking place tomorrow at 1pm. We are excited to hear Liz Houldsworth talk about her work: How the MBA might promote women’s careers – lessons from the Henley alumni

To Register: https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We have a very exciting line up for our 2024/2025 webinar series which starts on October 3rd. For more details and to register see:

https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[ICPPS Conference @IcppsC]

#ICPPS25 call for papers! An interdisciplinary conference exploring policies, parental support and Parental challenges. @AlboZambo @fatherhoodinst @Jewell_Sarah @markgatto1 @pettsric @Pn_loneliness @PregnancyLossIE @Profatarrant @PsyKellyH @RMatthewsPsyEdu
https://t.co/YK86EusDDv

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

If you missed our 2nd webinar you catch up on our webinar's webpage:

https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We are delighted to host @DrKrysWilkinson and Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie in our 2nd webinar on 31st October at 1pm @UoREconomics. They will present their work on Supporting Perinatal mental health in the context of UK policing

To find out more/register see: https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We cannot wait for our 2nd webinar taking place this Thursday at 1pm! @DrKrysWilkinson, Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie and @KeelyDuddin our doing amazing work on supporting perinatal mental health in the workplace.

Sign up at: https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We are delighted to host @DrKrysWilkinson and Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie in our 2nd webinar on 31st October at 1pm @UoREconomics. They will present their work on Supporting Perinatal mental health in the context of UK policing

To find out more/register see: https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

The work is in collaboration with @KeelyDuddin who has written a report on maternity management in policing (well worth a read):
https://t.co/5sG2WleecA

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We are delighted to host @DrKrysWilkinson and Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie in our 2nd webinar on 31st October at 1pm @UoREconomics. They will present their work on Supporting Perinatal mental health in the context of UK policing

To find out more/register see: https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

If you are a line manager or work in HR please do consider taking part, or please do share! The focus groups will help inform the development of resources on breastfeeding and the workplace.

[Professor Sarah Jewell @Jewell_Sarah]

We are still looking for participants (line managers and HR decision makers) for our focus groups (confirmed Monday 14th October 10-11 and Saturday 19th October 11-12). Please do share!

Register interest at: https://t.co/uTE3E5WJ0X

[BreakingBinariesResearch @BreakBinaries]

‼️ NEW BREAKING BINARIES SURVEY LAUNCH ‼️

·      Have you ever managed or supervised LGBTQIA+ employees in a UK SME (an organisation with <250 employees)?

·      Got 15 minutes spare?

Yes? 😍 Click the link below to share your experiences:
https://t.co/OekPekvRQR

📷

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

To find out more about the @BreakBinaries see the research programme's webpage (also details about their survey, they loved to hear experiences of disclosing identifies at work):

https://t.co/toABVbbtLI

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

If you missed our first webinar by @ProfKPritchard and @HelenCWilliams who spoke about their @BreakBinaries research you can catch up via the webinar series webpage:
https://t.co/ILTDFZlTcO

@UoREconomics

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We cannot wait for the first webinar in our series by @ProfKPritchard and @HelenCWilliams on Thursday who will talk about their @BreakBinaries
programme. For more details and to register for the series (catch up will be possible) see our webpage:
https://t.co/ILTDFZllng

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

@UoREconomics

[Accommodating Diversity in the Workplace @accom_diversity]

We have a very exciting line up for our 2024/2025 webinar series which starts on October 3rd. For more details and to register see:

https://t.co/ILTDFZllng