The WiHTL & DiR Inclusion Summit - 14th October

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at today’s Inclusion Summit at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The day was filled with a range of powerful stories, experiences and voices of inclusion that truly inspired and energised us all. Your voices brought the spirit of inclusion to life.

With delegates attending from across Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail, there was an amazing energy throughout the venue as we came together to connect, exchange ideas and explore the powerful theme of Opportunities for All.

Diversity in Retail is Devoted to Increasing Inclusion Across Retail

We believe that through collaboration we can amplify the impact of individual inclusion initiatives and together we can have a bigger, louder voice for the good of the Retail sector.

Our joint mission with WiHTL is to support companies across the Retail, Hospitality, Travel and Leisure industry to create diverse and inclusive environments and positively impact 5 million employees globally by 2030.

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What We Do

Advocate, inspire, raise awareness

We conduct research and provide equity, diversity and inclusion content that is relevant and inspiring.

Share and learn from others

We nurture collaboration and sharing across the industry, creating multiple opportunities to interact and identify best practices that work in the Retail sector.

Co-create solutions

We support companies and executives in building a diverse talent pipeline through cross-industry leadership development programmes.

Support Organisations on their journey

We create bespoke solutions for our members when they need additional or deeper support to progress their inclusion journey, driving organisational growth.

Get in touch to find out more about Diversity in Retail's initiatives and become a member

Our Collaboration Community reaches over 1.3 million employees

Be a part of our ever-growing Collaboration Community of companies and individuals committed to creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

We believe that no single company can make progress with the inclusion agenda on its own. Through collaboration we are able to have a greater impact on progressing inclusion in Retail and in society as a whole.

Interested in joining our growing Collaboration Community? Enquire now!

The Inclusion Maturity Curve

Last year, over 75 of the UK’s foremost organisations across the Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail sectors took part, and this figure looks set to rise in 2025. Will your organisation be among them?

Developed in partnership with the Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice at Oxford Brookes Business School, the Inclusion Maturity Curve is a unique, industry-backed framework. This assessment enables you to measure the maturity and impact of your company’s inclusion initiatives, policies and practices and the progress you are making in building a diverse and inclusive organisation.

"Taking part in the Maturity Curve has really helped us as a business deliver on being a best-in-class employer." Kirstie Loveridge, Executive Vice President, People and Culture at AEG Europe
Watch the full testimonial video.

Would you like to discover how to link your inclusion initiatives to tangible business results?

Learn more about the Inclusion Maturity Curve

What's Coming Up

Tuesday 28th October, 1:30-2pm
Bitesize Masterclass

inclusion in Bitesize Masterclass - Active Upstanders in Allyship of Inclusion

How can you build effective partnerships across diverse groups in the workplace? How can this help you foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace? This masterclass will explore the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to become an effective ally and advocate for inclusion within your organisation.

Wednesday 12th November, 2-2:30pm
Bitesize Masterclass

inclusion in Bitesize Masterclass - How to Network Effectively to Increase Your Collective Impact at Work

In today's interconnected professional landscape, mastering the art of networking is crucial for amplifying collective impact within the workplace. This bitesize masterclass will introduce the skills and strategies necessary to build meaningful connections, foster collaboration, and leverage resources effectively.

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