This week Marshalls hosted a webinar on Neurodiversity, which was open to all staff at our client organisations, and across our wider networks. We were delighted to invite presenter, producer and British Dyslexia Association Ambassador, Lauren Duffy to lead the session. Lauren has dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia herself. She shared her story – her experience of interacting with education and the workplace, and how her neurodivergence has been received. She talked about masking and coping mechanisms, discrimination, assessment, and diagnosis. She also offered practical advice on supporti ..read more

On this wintery morning of 8th March, I was greeted by another mum on the school run with a “happy International Women’s Day”. Being reminded of this day of caused me to reflect on what this means to me and other women in 2023 in the UK, and whether it still has as much relevancy today as it did in 1977. While much progress has been made towards gender equality, women globally still face significant challenges, including discrimination, gender-based violence, and lack of access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Even going back as recently as the Covid-19 pandemic, it was ..read more

Supercharge Your Team’s Skills for 2023 with Marshall’s Cutting-Edge Training Resources Marshall’s is excited to announce their brand new range of courses and training materials for 2023. These resources cover a wide variety of topics, including Climate Change, Diversity, Health and Safety, and Management Training. No matter your organization’s needs, there is sure to be something that will benefit your training portfolio. To cater to different learning styles, Marshall’s offers a variety of course formats, from 10-minute micro-courses to video-based content and traditional eLearning course ..read more

In 2023 it seems that topics in the diversity and inclusion space are rarely out of the news, and more commonly come up in conversations with colleagues, family and friends. These conversations are becoming ever-more complex, and can be increasingly polarised too. So, to help you navigate these sometimes tricky subjects we have come up with five diversity and inclusion topics that are on our minds at Marshalls. We offer links to further information and great thinking, which perhaps challenge ‘established’ ideas or offer different approaches – but that can only be a good thing… 1)  How ..read more

Marshalls Head of Diversity, Ann Allcock describes three subtle signs that can show you are making progress on the illusive journey towards an inclusive workplace culture. You’re making strides towards meeting your quantitative diversity targets for recruitment and representation, but you know that creating an inclusive culture isn’t a numbers game. Increasing the percentage of people of colour, women and people from LGBTQ communities in senior roles doesn’t automatically mean that colleagues across the wider organisation feel like they belong, or that teams on the ground are benefiting fro ..read more

As we strive for a more just and equitable society, it’s becoming increasingly clear that we need to take a hard look at the systems and institutions that shape our communities. Local councils in the UK are no exception to this, and it’s critical that we address the ways in which race affects the decisions and actions of these important bodies. That’s where training around race comes in – by equipping local council members with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the impacts of race, we can create more inclusive and responsive local government. The first reason why training a ..read more

The field of e-learning has seen tremendous growth in recent years and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. With the advancement of technology and the growing demand for accessible and flexible learning solutions, eLearning is becoming more sophisticated, interactive, and personalised. So in 2023, what will that look like in practical terms and how will it affect the learning experience? In this article, we will answer that that by looking at several emergent eLearning trends (as well as current ones) that are anticipated to play a significant role in shaping the virtual classroom ex ..read more

When it comes to picking a Learning Management System (LMS) for your organisation, there are a few key factors to consider. Usability, functionality, and cost are three of the most important factors to keep in mind as you evaluate different options. First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure that the LMS you choose is easy to use for both administrators and learners. Look for an LMS that has a user-friendly interface and intuitive navigation. This will make it easier for everyone to find what they need and get started with the learning process. A good LMS should also be responsive and mob ..read more

Racism in the workplace is something most of us have assumed to be assigned to the cultural waste bin, along with shoulder pads, Gordon Gekko and ashtrays on the desk.  Unfortunately, the recent accusations of racism within the institution of ‘The Palace’ have shown us that it’s anything but. When Meghan Markle and Harry Windsor undertook their controversial interview with Oprah in 2021, they accused the Windsors of “racism”, a claim they were later to reiterate in their current Netflix series where he claims there’s “a huge level of unconscious bias” in the Royal Family. To add to these ..read more

Undeniably, the pandemic has adversely harmed employees in every sector, and higher education is no exception. Organisational support is key to employee engagement and wellbeing.  Not only is it a good thing to do, it is the right thing to do. One of our most in-demand topics for e-learning is mental health. Challenging economic times, and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the contributing factors to the mental health crisis. Earlier this year, Marshall E-learning released a mental health course in collaboration with the University of Exeter. Utilising their subject matte ..read more