How to make your business 'inclusive'

Pride in Gloucestershire's chairman tells us why the simple actions of one firm demonstrate what it is for a business to be truly inclusive - and the massive positive impact that can have.

Dear Readers,

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of The Raikes Journal. As you know we usually drop a paywall across Thursday’s edition, making the main story for members’ only - but not today.

Today we thought we’d keep the bar off so everyone can read what we think is a really interesting and insightful piece, especially for any business looking to achieve that dynamic culture that makes staff proud of where they work, makes customers feel welcome and your company genuinely part of your local community.

We also help Sarah Cook celebrate five years of her business, HR People Support. When Raikes first appeared on the scene in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic it was lucky enough to interview Cook and her then fledgling company. Her own personal story was inspirational, but what she has achieved since and continues to has taken it to a whole new level.

In case you missed it, you can see our Monday edition - indeed all our editions - on our website (www.raikesjournal.co.uk). Monday featured a …