Evolve – Be the benchmark webinar

Set the inclusion standard in your industry – don’t just follow the crowd

Learn how progressive organisations are moving beyond compliance to become industry benchmarks for EDI excellence, driving competitive advantage and meaningful change.

Event overview

Evolve – Be the benchmark: How to set your industry inclusion standard, not just follow it

Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Format: Interactive webinar
Level: Intermediate
Suitable for: HR professionals, EDI leaders, senior executives, and entire teams

Why this webinar matters now

Most organisations follow industry EDI standards. The leaders create them. This webinar will equip you with the strategic mindset and practical tools to position your organisation as the inclusion benchmark in your sector.

We’ll hear from guest speakers who are not only advancing inclusion in their own workplaces but also holding their wider sectors to account. They’ll share how they’ve challenged norms, created collective action, and inspired competitors, suppliers and partners to step up.

Identify opportunities

to lead rather than follow EDI trends in your industry.

Develop strategies

that position your organisation as a thought leader.

Create measurable impact

that drives both inclusion and business outcomes.

Build confidence

to challenge existing industry norms and practices.

Design innovative approaches

that others will want to replicate.

Leverage your leadership

to influence wider industry change.

Key takeaways

  • A strategic framework for becoming an industry EDI benchmark
  • Practical tools for measuring and communicating your impact
  • Real-world examples of organisations leading transformational change
  • Actionable next steps you can implement immediately
  • Access to exclusive resources for continued development

Meet your expert host

Emily Pattinson (she/them), Lead Consultant

Emily brings extensive expertise in helping organisations transform their EDI approach from reactive compliance to proactive leadership. With a proven track record of supporting organisations across multiple sectors to achieve measurable inclusion outcomes, Emily specialises in strategic EDI implementation that drives both cultural change and business results.

As Lead Consultant at Inclusive Employers, Emily works with Membership organisations to develop innovative approaches that set new industry standards. Their practical, evidence-based methodology has helped numerous organisations move from following best practice to creating it. Learn more about Emily.

Who should attend

This webinar is designed for EDI professionals at intermediate level, including:

  • Human Resources Directors and Chief People Officers
  • Inclusion and diversity leaders
  • Human resources professionals
  • Employee Resource Group leads
  • Inclusion advocates and allies
  • Anyone responsible for driving EDI initiatives

Register for free now

Join forward-thinking EDI professionals who are ready to lead their industries rather than follow them. Places are filling fast for this practical, strategic session that will transform your approach to inclusion leadership.

Spaces are limited – secure your place today to avoid disappointment.

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