#DebutTalk Live Twitter Chat Recap Diversity (with Capgemini) - Debut

#DebutTalk Live Twitter Chat Recap Diversity (with Capgemini) - Debut Diversity at work continues to be a much talked-about topic. However, tackling it with depth is tricky. We at Debut HQ are constantly learning how to improve our stance on diversity, so we sought help from Debut employer Capgemini UK, who guest-hosted this weeks #DebutTalk. Wed absolutely love to hear anyone elses experiences of diversity at work. You can still answer the questions below! Simply tweet us using the hashtag #DebutTalk. Without further ado, here were the tweet highlights of our discussion: Q1. How does diversity (or lack of) affect the workplace environment? Our hosts said: You can look at it in terms of business/team/individual â€" and all of these need inclusion along with diversity to work #DebutTalk pic.twitter.com/bX0XYxz3fP â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A1: Innovation and problem solving comes from diverse thinking, which stems from diversity of people and experiences. #DebutTalk https://t.co/Av80sEg1Qd â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 A1. I see Capgemini as a visibly diverse place to work which is why its so welcoming. Lack of diversity leads to stagnation. #DebutTalk â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 A1. I want everyone to bring their whole selves to work to encourage diversity our job is to make it as inclusive as possible. #DebutTalk https://t.co/Rz26gGgACJ â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 A1 Diversity gives competitive advantage. Different personalities and characteristics drives creativity innovation #DebutTalk https://t.co/HHrmyBc5nl â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: A1: Diversity brings about ideas that you never imagined could exist. It promotes open-mindedness, which is a major in life. #DebutTalk https://t.co/VPu8KCoZch â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) January 26, 2017 A1: Diversity opens up the workplace to different viewpoints, experiences, issues and solutions you may not otherwise be aware of #DebutTalk https://t.co/NQL8xcMZZa â€" April Roach (@aprilroach28) January 26, 2017 A1: It instantly tells me about higher management and the culture. Diversity is a window into how innovative a company will/can be. https://t.co/ndJgl9oAJT â€" Hiran Adhia (@Hiran_Adhia) January 26, 2017 Q2. What can employers do to become better diversity allies? Our hosts said: A2. It’s about a mindset change â€" A lot of people think that inclusion is the same as an absence of exclusion. We want all our (1/3) https://t.co/mVWveMTupJ â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 (2/2) employees to recognise the difference between those two things, and the importance of real proactivity when it comes to inclusion â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 (3/3) We need to put ourselves in other people’s shoes to really see things from their point of view. #DebutTalk â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A2 Look to the future invest in the next generation now. Provide role models, information and platforms for discussion #DebutTalk 1/2 https://t.co/2610OCxy3z â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A2 Be proactive, encourage Inclusion. Understand all perspectives. There is difference between inclusion and absence of exclusion #DebutTalk https://t.co/2610OCxy3z â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A2: Employers need to think out of the box. One training video can not change a culture of bias. Become what you want to attract. #DebutTalk https://t.co/zOtIUAI4gC â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 A2. Understanding intersectionality is key. #DebutTalk pic.twitter.com/lmzwCNMaAn â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: A2. Any diversity action needs to be active. Create funds. Run diversity-related events. Hire diversely. (1/3) #DebutTalk â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) January 26, 2017 A2: Encouragement of groups to self organise and make representation to internal working committees where possible #DebutTalk https://t.co/m7SX3IyKay â€" Jonathan Warner (@JonathanRomelle) January 26, 2017 @DebutCareers @CapgeminiUKppl A2. Have candidates fill in diversity monitoring forms so employer can track record, use mechanisms such as sport’s Rooney Rule #DebutTalk â€" Zaki Dogliani (@ZakiDogliani) January 26, 2017 Q3. Why is it so difficult to encourage more diversity in the workplace? Our hosts said: Probably because until you start thinking about it, you don’t know what you don’t know? https://t.co/61LTwWZpVM â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A3 Some organisations need time, effort and commitment to move forward. They simply don’t understand what they don’t know #DebutTalk 1/2 https://t.co/orBSkPDk3w â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A3 Unconscious bias plays a big role here. Recognising bias will lead to a more diverse and inclusive workplace #DebutTalk 2/2 https://t.co/orBSkPDk3w â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A3. Ignorance is the biggest barrier. Education is the best weapon. We are improving rolling out more awareness sessions for all. #DebutTalk https://t.co/aUU0JoSZHQ â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 A3: Because of #1- Unconscious bias #2- Old fashioned thinking #3- Not everyone is willing to change. #DebutTalk https://t.co/9iSQrtHxGW â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: A3: It can be hard to change company culture. Sometimes it just isnt a priority for a company. Sad but true! #DebutTalk https://t.co/pLkQcThcOX â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) January 26, 2017 A3: because it cant be solved overnight, or by any one thing. Encouraging people to move away from what they know, can be hard #DebutTalk â€" Jacob James Turner (@jacobtdare) January 26, 2017 A3 A lot of employers will prioritise the brightest and best, but dont consider the barriers to attainment #debuttalk â€" Cat Turhan (@cattyfantastic) January 26, 2017 Q4. Whos doing diversity right? (Name a company, organisation or society who inspires you.) Our hosts said: @DebutCareers We love what @Google have done to publicise and make their people research and training available https://t.co/3OliEMU7Dx â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 @DebutCareers Co-op do a great job of encouraging #inclusion across a really geographically disparate organisations in the UK. #DebutTalk â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A4 Capgemini is passionate about diversity. Always driving forwards towards creating a diverse and inclusive place to work #DebutTalk https://t.co/WVnMd6FD9k â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A4: I don’t believe there is 1 company that’s got it ??% right as yet. To Me @thoughtworks stands out as one that’s really trying #DebutTalk https://t.co/PyUJwDAKZB â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 A4 Capgemini is passionate about diversity. Always driving forwards towards creating a diverse and inclusive place to work #DebutTalk https://t.co/WVnMd6FD9k â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: A4: My uni @QMUL! Its great seeing people from different countries walks of life, sharing the same campus studying together ??#DebutTalk https://t.co/PL2cxfYeUh â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) January 26, 2017 A4. no one has it right yet but from experience, @cnni @DebutCareers and @youngposthk are trying. I work(ed) with all of them 3 #DebutTalk https://t.co/BkzfNN3azK â€" Sonali Gidwani (@sonaliggidwani) January 26, 2017 A4: @marksandspencer @TheAESC @CDCgroup @Google I could go on! ???? The places who do it best are transparent about it! #DebutTalk https://t.co/0xqOOFiru5 â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) January 26, 2017 @DebutCareers A4 @TechPartnership, they host and promote a lot of Women in Engineering, great gender diversity events ????#DebutTalk https://t.co/xngMcbbDcv â€" Thomas Chalmers (@TS_Chalmers) January 26, 2017 Q5. Is having bias inevitable? What can we do about curbing it? Our hosts said: @DebutCareers Bias an evolutionary tool! Helps us form patterns make decisions without having to absorb every piece of info #DebutTalk https://t.co/XeUTgTw2vG â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 Yes â€" it’s about pausing decision-making, taking a step back before making key decisions #DebutTalk https://t.co/XeUTgTw2vG â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A5.We all have biases.They are inevitable.We need to acknowledge and work on them.The more we learn,the less damage will be done. #DebutTalk https://t.co/qtcwWpJeZq â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 A5.We all have biases.They are inevitable.We need to acknowledge and work on them.The more we learn,the less damage will be done. #DebutTalk https://t.co/qtcwWpJeZq â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 A5 Events in adolescence can predispose us to bias or all kinds. These can be hard habits to break #DebutTalk https://t.co/NXa6Rtvvhg â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A5: We all have a bias/personal preference, its about acknowledging it and being aware of how you can actively change your outset.#DebutTalk https://t.co/gEuOnD1Ihb â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: A5: Very much inevitable. Id say more can be done by way of training, blind and contextual recruitment/appraisal schemes #DebutTalk https://t.co/kHIr3rHCa6 â€" Jonathan Warner???? (@JonathanRomelle) January 26, 2017 A5. As long as were human therell be bias, but we can definitely curb it if we make a conscious effort. #DebutTalk https://t.co/7yqfk3TXTQ â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) January 26, 2017 A5 Definitely, we have to acknowledge our bias unlearn the cultural stereotypes and oppresive structures in place in society #DebutTalk https://t.co/locTllwmNB â€" April Roach (@aprilroach28) January 26, 2017 Q6. What does your dream diverse workplace look like? Our hosts said: Its about #inclusion rather than #diversity â€" diversity is about numbers, and inclusion is about a culture. (1/2) #DebutTalk https://t.co/hBz4ZwuL3L â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 be great to see more organisations proactively think about what it feels like to be in others’ shoes act accordingly (2/2) #DebutTalk https://t.co/hBz4ZwuL3L â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A6 An Inclusive environment with a healthy mix of gender, ethnicity and social backgrounds. #DebutTalk https://t.co/LyJ6MoYlOH â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A6: It looks inclusive. It looks open. It looks free from preconceived notions. Everyone coming together to get the job done. #DebutTalk https://t.co/ZLwMMOa4RS â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: A6: A place that challenges me, makes me think critically and breeds creatively. (1/2) #DebutTalk https://t.co/2KPmooHJR4 â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) January 26, 2017 A6: (2/2) Diversity facilitates those things so naturally I hope my workplace is truly diverse and rich in thought diversity #DebutTalk https://t.co/2KPmooHJR4 â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) January 26, 2017 A6: meritocratic, open minded and recognising that the best and brightest can come from anywhere ?? #DebutTalk â€" Jacob James Turner (@jacobtdare) January 26, 2017 A6: Organised groups by protected characteristics; gender neutral environment; training and anonymous reporting facilities. #DebutTalk https://t.co/HVXTWSgz43 â€" Jonathan Warner???? (@JonathanRomelle) January 26, 2017 A6: A place where I never have to use the words diversity or inclusion in a professional setting again where its totally ingrained. https://t.co/V5cByMnjTx â€" Hiran Adhia (@Hiran_Adhia) January 26, 2017 Q7. Bonus Question: Tell us about your workplace diversity experiences.   Our hosts said: Our employee was coming out as trans thought shed be sacked for being her real self. Proactive #inclusion https://t.co/P8DWhkjeSr https://t.co/AkipA0vy0K â€" Capgemini UK People (@CapgeminiUKppl) January 26, 2017 A7 Always encouraged to challenge myself, given amazing opportunities for progression that satisfy my ambition to grow/achieve #DebutTalk https://t.co/g7Vm4PYjfj â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A7: I’ve experienced both sides; I worked in an office that felt like an all white male club. I got out the 1st chance I got! #DebutTalk https://t.co/sI9q5ORndX â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 A7: I can truly say I gain so much from a diverse workplace. I feel included, truly valued and learn so much from others. #DebutTalk â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 A7 I am part of the Women@Capgemini programme to recruit, retain and develop talented women at Capgemini #DebutTalk https://t.co/g7Vm4PYjfj â€" Nicola Hodkinson (@nichodkinson) January 26, 2017 A7. #DebutTalk Really proud to have supported some colleagues transitioning at work over the last 6 months.https://t.co/ko9IGqVUEd https://t.co/vSCUJwyvit â€" Jane Steed (@jane_steed) January 26, 2017 Our #DebutTalk participants said: At @SleeperMagazine I learnt from amazing women who were killing it as editors, writers and mentors @Catherine_J_Mar @MollDolan #DebutTalk https://t.co/brEVYbLlsG â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) January 26, 2017 A7. Didnt realise how important diversity was until I worked in a place that didnt champion it. @DebutCareers was a godsend. #DebutTalk â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) January 26, 2017 A huge thank you to everybody for your kind words about this weeks #DebutTalk: Fantastic #debuttalk this week! Such great insights! @DebutCareers and @CapgeminiUKppl hanks again! You nailed it! pic.twitter.com/DRU4LrsZNV â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) January 26, 2017 My first but it was brilliant #debuttalk â€" Benedicta Banga (@Benedicta_Banga) January 26, 2017 Ive learnt so so much on this weeks #DebutTalk, its crazy. I now know what BAME stands for theres so many on #teamopenmindedness ?????????? pic.twitter.com/borOMbu6tV â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) January 26, 2017 Very insightful and fun discussion on #DiversityAtWork @DebutCareers ???????? #DebutTalk https://t.co/5ptSWl6aUa â€" Shana Dacres (@ms_dacres) January 26, 2017 Well see you in two weeks! 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