I’m not going to jump into the debate about what’s happening around ED&I in America. This article is about something much simpler: the future of ED&I in the UK is looking bright and here’s why.
Last week Inventum Group hosted the first of our free ED&I masterclasses onThe Science of Bias through the Recruitment Process. It was our most attended webinar to date. HR, Talent Acquisition, and ED&I professionals joined to understand what’s changing in this ever-evolving space.
Some of the content wasn’t new or groundbreaking—after all, many people already understand conformity bias. But understanding how it plays out in real life? That’s a different story, and Adam Tobiasset the scene beautifully. The feedback was clear: people were grateful for a reminder of the basics. But more importantly, the overwhelming response showed that this subject truly matters to people.
Why This Matters Beyond the Workplace
Adam’s storytelling, combined with interactive exercises, kept the audience engaged—but here’s what makes our masterclasses truly powerful:
The lessons don’t just stay in the room. They go home with people. The stories we shared about major global companies nearly collapsing because their leadership teams looked, thought, and operated the same way were eye-opening. These weren’t hypothetical situations.This was Group Think and Affinity Bias playing out in real life, with real consequences. The questions and discussions that followed showed just how deeply people care. Were they thinking about how to create a more inclusive workplace? About the world their teenage children will step into when they enter the workforce? Maybe both. And that’s the point.
ED&I Is About More Than Work—It’s About How We Live
ED&I isn’t just a corporate initiative, it’s a moral one. It’s about doing the right thing. It’s not about policies hidden in small print; it’s about how we live our lives. At its core, ED&I is about kindness, respect, and curiosity. It’s about embracing the richness of diverse interactions—not just because it’s good for business, but because it makes life better. The future looks positive because people care. And when people care, change happens. So let’s keep the conversation going, not just in boardrooms, but in everyday life.