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Diversity
& inclusion training
Inspiring, interactive D&I training courses for employees at your workplace. It’s time to create a welcoming culture where everybody feels at home.
A workforce that reflects the diversity of society and is a powerful asset. Diversity and inclusion training helps organisations harness this asset by building understanding and breaking down barriers.
When employees learn about unconscious biases and how to overcome them, it leads to better decision-making and fewer missed opportunities.
Teams with a range of backgrounds and perspectives are more innovative, as they can see problems from multiple angles and come up with creative solutions. An inclusive culture where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves leads to greater engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Imagine a workforce where people from all walks of life feel empowered to achieve their full potential. A workforce focused on fairness, not indifference or prejudice. A workforce reflecting today's world – and ready to shape tomorrow's.
That is the transformative vision of diversity and inclusion training - one that leads to individual growth and organisational excellence.
We’re proud providers of diversity, equity & inclusion training to high-performing organisations.
We gather people together to develop workplaces that are welcoming for all.
💡 All our bitesize diversity & inclusion training courses are two hours long, and delivered by our expert facilitators, either at your workplace or remotely.
Each session is suitable for groups of 4 - 15 attendees.
All our diversity & inclusion training courses, from A-Z.
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Diversity & inclusion essentials →
Explore the concepts of diversity and inclusion, and take steps to build a welcoming workplace where everyone feels like they belong.
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Inclusive recruitment →
Learn to develop your recruitment practices, from outreach through interview to onboarding, in order to enhance diversity and inclusion.
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Inclusive communication →
Tools and techniques for effective communication that makes everybody feel valued and heard.
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Inclusive leadership →
Training to help managers develop a culturally responsive approach to leading diverse teams and fostering a sense of belonging.
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Introduction to neurodiversity →
Understand the landscape of diverse cognitive styles and how to support and embrace different approaches to work.
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Unconscious bias →
Adopt techniques for challenging and overcoming our unconscious biases.
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Respect at work →
Fundamentals on earning respect at work and giving it to others.
“The service was faultless from start to finish - it quite simply makes my life easy.”
Talent Manager, Insurance Company
“Working with BiteSize to organise our sessions and get set up has been extremely easy and smooth.”
Lucy Partner, Yoke
“The sessions are extremely engaging, and the team has been really accommodating to our needs.”
Learning & development, Zopa
Average attendee review score: 4.8 ★★★★★ out of 5
Diversity training made simple, the BiteSize way
We believe in bringing people together for live, interactive training experiences that get people sharing, talking and applying concepts to their working lives right away.
Our two-hour bitesize training courses are designed to be warm, open and inspiring: creating a sense of safety and curiosity that enables attendees to consider new perspectives and adopt new behaviours that create a more inclusive workplace.
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Our D&I training courses are delivered at your workplace (or remotely), exclusively for guests at your organisation! We aren’t currently running ‘open’ sessions for individual attendees.
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Yes! We can deliver our live D&I training online, via Zoom, Teams or another video platform of your choice.
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Contact our customer success team for our full pricing list.
Discounts are available for multi-session orders if you’re building your own course, and we also offer reduced rates for public sector and charity organisations.
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All our sessions are designed as live experiences, and to encourage candid communication amongst attendees, so recording is not allowed without prior agreement.
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Yes: we’re always keen to connect the the frameworks in our sessions to your organisational structure and values.
For deeper edits, we can also offer bespoke training customised to your team.
Reviews of our diversity & inclusion training courses
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"Our trainer was a force of nature, positive with a huge knowledge of D&I issues and our specific industry."
Attendee, Diversity & Inclusion essentials
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"It really made me think about the way I perceive bias and diversity in general. I feel I've genuinely learned skills that will help me improve my approach to inclusion both in the workplace and socially."
Attendee, Diversity & Inclusion essentials
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"The course covered lots of content about Diversity & Inclusion, beyond the typical world of HR – explaining how the principles can be applied in different types of teams. Breaking up into discussion groups kept everyone engaged and gave everyone the chance to share their views."
Attendee, Diversity & Inclusion essentials
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“Our training session was really well structured. I was made to feel welcome and free to voice examples of their experiences without judgement, I loved that the breakout rooms where always different, so we got to speak with different people and hear different opinions.”
Attendee, Respect at work
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"All the most important topics were covered, ranging from bias to confidence and interpersonal issues. It was good to have breakout rooms to encourage people to talk between themselves - that immediately made the workshop more involving and less daunting. Marie also did a great job at making the space feel safe for interaction."
Attendee, Respect at work
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"Our presenter spoke openly and clearly and created a calm atmosphere throughout the talk. She was very informative and open to questions throughout. Splitting off into groups was fun and a good way to meet new people."
Attendee, Respect at work
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"The course was very engaging and fun. Our trainer challenged our way of thinking and educated us on how unconscious bias affects everyone."
Attendee, Unconscious bias
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"Great course, really interesting… just wish it could have been longer as I find this fascinating!"
Attendee, Unconscious bias
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“Interactive and interesting delivery, helpful discussions, and the format kept it engaging.”
Attendee, Unconscious bias
Why diversity & inclusion training matters.
A diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is vital to organisational success. However, building such a team requires more than just hiring policies - it requires deliberate work to address biases and foster inclusive attitudes throughout your workforce.
How diversity & inclusion training makes a difference
The policies, guidelines and recruitment practices of your organisation are make can make a solid contribution to your DEI goals, but training can play a powerful role too.
Our training courses give employees a precious opportunity to openly share their perspectives on important issues that, day-to-day, may feel too thorny to confidently discuss. By taking the mystery and danger out of these sensitive topics, each training course is designed to leave a long-term afterglow where staff feel comfortable addressing these issues with sensitivity, curiosity and mutual respect.
An extensive research study by McKinsey is one of many that reveals the business benefits of developing a more inclusive organisation. They found that in the case of ethnic and cultural diversity, companies in the most diverse quartile were 36% more profitable than those in the least diverse quartile.
By introducing research-backed concepts and strategies, our training courses create 'lightbulb moments' that defuse defensive thinking, and allow attendees to recognise problematic patterns and envision exciting new possibilities.
The risks of neglecting diversity & inclusion training
Failing to train staff in diversity, equity and inclusion can pose significant risks to organisations. Without proper training, unconscious biases and insensitive behaviours are likely to persist, creating a culture that is not welcoming or supportive of diverse individuals or groups. This results in missed opportunities for innovation, decreased satisfaction and engagement among marginalised employees, and higher attrition.
In today's world, exclusionary practices and toxic dynamics can also pose a major threat to your employer brand or your wider reputation. When inappropriate behaviours emerge and are amplified on social media, a lack of training and preparation leaves companies poorly equipped to respond appropriately. They may appear indifferent or complicit, severely damaging the way they are perceived.
Meanwhile, the legal risks (and attendant financial risks) of a workplace culture that fails to respect and include others cannot be underestimated..
Lack of training also means missed opportunities to foster leadership and build a pipeline of talent. When managers and executives have a narrow set of experiences, it creates less diverse candidate pools, less diverse teams and less diverse strategic thinking overall. Organisations need diverse leadership to effectively meet the needs of increasingly diverse customers and communities.
In short, diversity, equity and inclusion training is a vital risk mitigation for oganisations. It helps safeguard against costly turnover, public relations issues, legal risk and narrow perspectives - all of which undermine competitiveness and potential for growth.
