LI FE STY L E S PO NS OR
What’s really happening in the world of DEI right now? Thoughts from the BOXLESS team.
While a huge
Lifestyle
focus has been
placed on the US and statements
concerning steps
backward in diversity, equity and
inclusion, we believe the UK is full of opportunity. We want to encourage Sussex Businesses to use this
opportunity to demonstrate their
values and support those feeling even further marginalised.
Every year is an opportunity to change
and 2025 will certainly be that. But what does that mean? The only way to truly
understand what that means, how that
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looks, or how you (yes you) can lead
‘If not me, who? And if not now, when?’
to see, is to ask yourself are we part of
This resonated with many in the room, as often, we look to others to lead the way but change starts with us. We need to hold ourselves accountable to challenge the norm and be aware of our privilege to build a more accessible, fair and inclusive path and make room for others to reach new heights.
with this and be the change you want
the problem or part of the solution? There’s an opportunity for business leaders to implement intentional
initiatives that align with their core
values, to shape a better future for the
UK economy, environment and society as a whole. Bud was a recent guest
speaker and panelist at The Gatwick Diamond Business’s Re-energise
Conference, where he delivered an
inspiring talk on change. A big question he asked himself on his journey toward social activism and the inspiration behind BOXLESS was,
The few major corporations that have scaled back or put an immediate end to their DEI programmes, are not just making a business decision they’re sending a clear message that reverberates and is felt (heartbreakingly so) in communities worldwide.