We publish regular insight reports offering practical advice for organisations looking to identify the best talent with inclusion in mind. Featuring articles from Investigo staff and industry experts from across our network, our insights offer practical tips and advice for organisations looking to make real change.

Our insights cover all areas of DEI in the workplace, based on our four DEI pillars: disability and neurodiversity; gender equality; LGBTQ+ rights and needs; and race and religion.

Some examples of our insights include:

Let’s talk about race

Compiled from the results of our race inclusion survey, and supplemented with insights from D&I experts Change Alliance and VERCIDA Consulting, this document provides a detailed examination of the way we look at race in the UK, and offers tips for organisations who need guidance in this area.

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You be you and I’ll be me

Featuring contributions from members of the Investigo team and leading spokespeople from the LGBTQ+ community, the insight covers issues such as being ‘out’ in recruitment, supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues, and the search for authenticity. It provides a detailed examination of gender equality in the UK and what we can all do to be more inclusive employers.

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Wellbeing and engagement

After one of the most challenging years many of us will remember, it’s more important than ever to engage our workforce and support them on their wellbeing journey. How do we create working environments that give our employees the very best opportunity to be happy, motivated and productive? Our contributors talk openly about how the pandemic has challenged our wellness, talk us through a holistic approach to engaging your workforce, and look at what people actually want from wellbeing at work.

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Neurodiversity ׀ The unseen difference

We all look at the world differently. Providing your organisation with new ways of thinking can only be a good thing. Our neurodiversity insight magazine features articles on what’s normal and why we shouldn’t strive for it, challenging harmful misconceptions about neurological differences in education, and first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by neurodiverse people in the workplace and the parents of neurodiverse children.

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We’re incredibly passionate about our work in DEI, so if you’d like to talk about any of these issues, contribute to our next report, or discuss the latest expert advice on creating a more inclusive workplace, do please get in touch with us.

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  • Diversity & Inclusion

    Issue 1

    Over the last decade, the ‘business case’ for Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) has become overwhelmingly compelling and as a result has become a key strategic objective for the majority of leaders. Recent research conducted by the Work Foundation concludes that effective D&I policies result in an improved ability to respond and change through creativity and innovation, as well as improved employer and brand awareness. Our very first Insight magazine builds the business case for following a Diverse and Inclusive approach bringing you insights from one of the leading experts on Unconscious Bias, VERCIDA Consulting’s Dan Robertson, has assisted many of our partners on their Diversity and Inclusion strategy. 

  • Workplace Mental Health

    Issue 2

    ​In this edition you will hear from industry experts about both workplace mental health and suicide, as well as ideas and advice on how to overcome the stigma and improve mental well-being in your day-to-day working environments. With the business cost of mental health in the region of £34bn from sickness absence, reduced productivity and replacing people who leave jobs for mental health reasons, workplace mental health is a topic we should be encouraging conversation with amongst our employees. As a business, we (Investigo) want to ensure that we are creating an environment where our employees can all speak more openly about mental health and in turn support one another better.

  • Diversity Quotas

    Issue 3

    ​Whilst we have seen improvement in the increasing number of women on UK boards – since 2011 this has more than doubled to 29% from 12.5%, the 2017 World Economic Forum report found that gender equality can only be attained in an estimated 217 years. Similarly, the representation of ethnic minority candidates at Board level (only 85 of the 1,050 director positions in FTSE 100) and BAME candidates in senior management positions sits at just 6%. So, why isn’t this improving despite companies’ increased awareness and efforts to improve the ratios? Diversity and Inclusion continues to be a core focus for businesses globally, with many introducing informal diversity targets within their recruitment processes. This insight explores the introduction of formal diversity quotas to accelerate diversity.

  • Disability Confident

    Issue 4

    ​Disability confidence is a hot topic in society at the moment and there is no greater requirement for it than in the workplace. Disabilities exist in many forms and it is often the perceptions and assumptions about the impact of impairments that place limitations on the individuals living with them. The reality is that we all live with barriers but in a suitable environment, with the correct attitudes and adaptability, there is no limit to one’s potential. In our most recent Insight we bring practical advice on how businesses can become Disability Confident, giving you best practice, how we can understand our bias better, as well as how to make your website is accessible to all. 

  • Return to Work

    Issue 5

    ​With a large proportion of the workforce experiencing a leave of absence from their employer at some point in their career, for varying reasons from parental leave to illness to a life event, many of us will experience the process of returning to work. We hear from both experts in the field on how best to support those returning to your business, alongside how some businesses managed the return to work for their employees. Both offering practical advice on how best to ease the transition for both parties. We also hear the experiences of those who have returned to work after a period out of the workforce. These invaluable accounts grant us a unique insight into not only the vulnerabilities of those returning to work but also their drive and passion to get back into the workforce and how they have made this work for them and their employer.

  • Measuring Workplace Inclusivity

    Issue 6

    ​We discuss the subject of inclusivity and belonging as well as explore practical methods for measuring employee experience to ensure sustainable D&I strategies and robust company cultures.

  • Let's talk about Race

    Issue 7

    ​Compiled from the results of our race inclusion survey, and supplemented with insights from D&I experts Change Alliance and VERCIDA Consulting, this document provides a detailed examination of the way we look at race in the UK, and offers tips for organisations who need guidance in this area.

  • You'll Be You And I'll be Me

    Issue 8

    ​Featuring contributions from members of the Investigo team and leading spokespeople from the LGBTQ+ community, the insight covers issues such as being ‘out’ in recruitment, supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues, and the search for authenticity. It provides a detailed examination of gender equality in the UK and what we can all do to be more inclusive employers.

  • Wellbeing and Engagement

    Issue 9

    ​After one of the most challenging years many of us will remember, it’s more important than ever to engage our workforce and support them on their wellbeing journey. How do we create working environments that give our employees the very best opportunity to be happy, motivated and productive? Our contributors talk openly about how the pandemic has challenged our wellness, talk us through a holistic approach to engaging your workforce, and look at what people actually want from wellbeing at work.

  • Neurodiversity | The Unseen Difference

    Issue 10

    ​We all look at the world differently. Providing your organisation with new ways of thinking can only be a good thing. Our neurodiversity insight magazine features articles on what’s normal and why we shouldn’t strive for it, challenging harmful misconceptions about neurological differences in education, and first-hand accounts of the challenges faced by neurodiverse people in the workplace and the parents of neurodiverse children.