National Inclusion Week 2025

15-21 September 2025

What is National Inclusion Week?

National Inclusion Week is an annual event by Inclusive Employers that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion in the workplace. It's a time to involve everyone - regardless of background - to celebrate diverse communities.

This year's theme is 'Now is the Time', encouraging organisations to take immediate action towards building more inclusive workplaces, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, urgency, resilience and the need to push forward.

#NowIsTheTime

National Inclusion Week speaker packages

Our consultants are experts in sparking conversations that lead to lasting impact. Wherever you are in your DEI journey, our National Inclusion Week packages are designed to meet your organisation where it is – and move it forward.

BRONZE

1 panel event or webinar

1 workshop

1 strategic guide

1 inclusive culture assessment

1 consultant clinic session

Ideal for organisations seeking an impactful conversation starter.

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SILVER

1 panel event or webinar

1 workshop

1 strategic guide

1 inclusive culture assessment

1 consultant clinic session

Perfect for teams looking to deepen DEI understanding and drive learning.

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GOLD

1 panel event or webinar

1 workshop

1 strategic guide

1 inclusive culture assessment

1 consultant clinic session

For organisations ready to turn learning into action.

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National Inclusion Week speakers

Ready to take action? Book one of our DEI experts to speak at your National Inclusion Week event or next leadership session. Browse our consultants' bios below and book a session with us.

Dan Robertson

Dan RobertsonSenior ConsultantRead More

Barry Boffy

Barry BoffySenior ConsultantRead More

Alice MacDonald

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Anisha Doshi

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7 daily micro-actions for National Inclusion Week

This year's Inclusion Week is all about prompting immediate action. Not sure where to start? We've suggested a list of daily moments that can build momentum, based on the National Inclusion Week themes of diversity, inclusion, urgency, resilience and the need to push forward.

Use the arrows to scroll through 7 micro-actions that you can take today.

1. Diversity tip: Invite someone new to the table

In meetings or creative sessions, include voices that don't usually get heard. If someone hasn't spoken up for a while, gently invite them to offer their input. For example, "Alex, I'm keen to hear what you think". By supportively offering a space to speak, you are demonstrating that you respect everyone's opinion.

2. Diversity tip: Review your recruitment imagery and language

Does your messaging reflect the diversity you're trying to attract? Look for exclusionary language in job descriptions and consider including a diversity statement in your job advertisements.

3. Inclusion tip: Ask colleagues how they like to work

Everybody works differently. Ask your colleagues how they prefer to work and communicate. Understanding each person's unique style can boost understanding, trust and collaboration.

4. Urgency tip: Fast-track a DEI idea

Pick a suggestion that's been sitting idle and commit to action this week. You don't have to complete the entire initiative in a week, but small moments can build momentum.

5. Resilience tip: Celebrate progress, not perfection

Get into the habit of acknowledging the journey your organisation has already taken. While it's important to have goals, celebrating the progress made so far is a useful way to maintain momentum and morale.

6. Urgency tip: Check in on DEI to maintain accountability

Delegate tasks to every stakeholder in the DEI agenda and keep them accountable. Every team meeting should include a check on outstanding DEI actions, timeframes and progress.

7. Pushing forward: Ask "What's next?" at every event

After every talk, conference, webinar or panel discussion, ask yourself, "What's next? What did I learn? What can I change?"

Our event-to-action worksheet is designed to help you move from awareness into action.

Download the worksheet for employees

Download the worksheet for HR and leadership

Inclusion training

By participating in DEI training, organisations demonstrate their commitment to boosting awareness, understanding and intention to make meaningful change. Explore our DEI training courses, expertly crafted using the principles of social and behavioural psychology, and backed by the most recent research.

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Unconscious bias training

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Conscious inclusion training

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Promoting inclusion allyship in the workplace

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National Inclusion Week®, founded by Inclusive Employers, is an annual opportunity to celebrate inclusion, raise awareness of the importance of diversity in the workplace, and take action to create more inclusive cultures. Each year has its own theme, designed to inspire meaningful conversations and lasting change.

To help organisations make the most of the week, Inclusive Employers offers the National Inclusion Week® Supporters Toolkit – a comprehensive set of ready-to-use resources designed to engage, educate, and inspire colleagues at all levels.

The toolkit includes:

Daily focus guides and activities to keep momentum strong.
Conversation starters, quizzes, and games to break down barriers.
Posters, videos, and a communications kit to raise awareness and boost engagement.
Action plans and top tips to help make inclusion part of everyday culture.

Whether you’re new to inclusion or looking to take your work further, the Supporters Toolkit saves time, removes guesswork, and ensures your activities have impact.

Find out more and get your Supporters Toolkit here.

15-21 September 2025

What is National Inclusion Week?

#NowIsTheTime

Download your Inclusion Week Action Pack

National Inclusion Week speaker packages

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SILVER

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Free National Inclusion Week event

7 daily micro-actions for National Inclusion Week

1. Diversity tip: Invite someone new to the table

2. Diversity tip: Review your recruitment imagery and language

3. Inclusion tip: Ask colleagues how they like to work

4. Urgency tip: Fast-track a DEI idea

5. Resilience tip: Celebrate progress, not perfection

6. Urgency tip: Check in on DEI to maintain accountability

7. Pushing forward: Ask "What's next?" at every event

We developed a 10-year inclusion strategy for our client

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