Research and Report
Principles for a thriving workplace culture
These guiding principles will help any organisation, of all shapes and sizes, and across all sectors, to build
the type of organisational culture that will underpin success long into the future.
23 October 2025
Press Release
New UK research definitively links mature DEI practices to stronger performance, retention, and employee happiness for the first time
Research from Onvero reveals that inclusive workplaces see employees stay nearly four years longer and report 68% higher productivity.
16 October 2025
Research and Report
State of Inclusion Report 2025
This report is a combination of commissioned research and data insights from Onvero’s Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) benchmarking tool. The research was conducted to examine the state of workplace inclusion in the UK, uncovering the differences between what businesses say and what employees experience. It examines the differences between how inclusion is perceived and how it is actually experienced, considering how inclusion is embedded in daily practice.
10 October 2025
Blog
Respecting Differences
Recent events have stirred up a deep sense of unease, both personally and across society. Inclusion Lead, Dionne Eldridge has written a heartfelt blog in response, reflecting on the emotions felt by those targeted by exclusion and hostility
17 September 2025
Press Release
Onvero Celebrates TIDE 2025 Winners and a New Chapter in Benchmarking
10 September 2025
Blog
It All Starts With a Conversation: Moving from Fear to Support for Disabled Colleagues
Drawing on both lived experience and professional insight, Onvero Inclusion Lead Hugh O’Keeffe offers a practical and compassionate guide to moving past fear and towards proactive, inclusive dialogue in the workplace. It all begins with one essential step: having the right kind of conversation.
11 August 2025
Blog
Don’t miss these must-attend Westminster Insight conferences
Discover upcoming DEI events hosted by Westminster Insight and Policy Insight Wales, featuring speakers from the Onvero team.
30 May 2025
Blog
Making Accessibility Personal
In this insightful reflection, Onvero’s Inclusion Lead Hugh O’Keeffe shares key takeaways from Onvero’s Beyond Accessibility event, weaving together personal experience with broader themes of inclusion, accessibility, and workplace culture.
19 May 2025
Blog
Spotlight: Meet our Inclusion Lead Dana
A Q&A with the team at Onvero, leading the effort to drive change in your organisation. This spotlight features Dana David.
29 April 2025
Blog
Spotlight: Meet our D&I Lead Dionne
A Q&A with the team at Onvero, leading the effort to drive change in your organisation. This spotlight features Dionne Eldridge.
31 March 2025
Blog
Why I can’t wait for this year’s TIDE benchmark
In this blog, Onvero’s Head of Services, Natalie Jones, introduces the enhanced TIDE tool, helping organisations assess and improve their workplace culture.
17 March 2025
Blog
Why Inclusion Matters Now More than Ever
In a time of rising anti-DEI rhetoric, Onvero CEO Sandi Wassmer shares a powerful firsthand account of transforming a struggling organisation into a thriving, inclusive workplace. Through values-driven leadership and a culture of psychological safety, she proves that a happy, harmonious team isn’t just good for people—it’s good for business.
11 March 2025
Blog
Ramadan: More than just fasting – a spiritual reset
Account Manager Sara Elmaki beautifully captures the essence of Ramadan as a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal in her blog post.
11 March 2025
Blog
Spotlight: Meet our Inclusion Lead Hugh
A Q&A with the team at Onvero, leading the effort to drive change in your organisation. This spotlight features Hugh O’Keeffe.
4 March 2025
Blog
Leading an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Leadership today is no longer about authority and control; it’s about fostering inclusion, trust, and growth. In this blog post, Sandi Wassmer reflects on her journey to becoming an authentic, inclusive leader who inspires others to thrive.
14 January 2025
Blog
Reflections from the Financial Sector Roundtable
Onvero D&I Lead Dionne Eldridge shares her insights from our financial sector roundtable, highlighting the challenges DEI professionals face, the importance of data in driving sustainable change, and the power of sharing best practices to build inclusivity across organisations.
11 October 2024
Press Release
Onvero welcomes Jennie Drimmer to Board of trustees to drive inclusive workplace transformation
Renowned sales leader and inclusion advocate joins enei to accelerate growth and workplace inclusion
24 February 2025
Press Release
Onvero Announces Record-Breaking Results for 2024 TIDE Awards, Celebrating Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
24 September 2024
Blog
Breaking Barriers and Bridging Gaps
Onvero Marketing, PR, and Communications Coordinator, Cathy Hudson, shares key insights from our recent legal sector networking roundtable, highlighting pivotal discussions on DEI within the legal industry.
3 July 2024
Blog
The Power of Diversity & Inclusion: Building the Business Case for ERGs
A guest blog from Matt Parsons from Radius Networks on how ERGs drive diversity, innovation, wellbeing, culture, and business performance, shaping EDI strategies from the ground up.
30 April 2024
Blog
Sandi Wassmer: Featured Articles
We’re delighted to introduce you to a series of insightful articles showcasing our CEO, Sandi, exploring topics vital to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI).
28 February 2024
Blog
Visibly Better Employer: RNIB Enhancing Workplace Inclusion for People with Sight Loss
Marie Clarkson from RNIB has written a guest blog which discusses the benefits of the Visibly Better Employer quality standard.
2 January 2024
Blog
Carer Status: The Crown Dependency of Guernsey Sets a Precedent
On 1 October 2023, the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance (2022) came into force, changing this Crown Dependency’s approach to workplace discrimination in a way that is unlike the rest of the UK.
20 October 2023
Press Release
Gold winners in Onvero’s TIDE awards set the diversity and inclusion benchmark
18 October 2023
Blog
World Afro Day: Going with the ‘Fro
With World Afro Day on the calendar, Cathy Hudson, Onvero’s Marketing, PR, and Communications Coordinator explores the significance of the occasion. Once associated with stigma and a sense of inferiority by some, the afro is an aspect of Black cultural identity that is now celebrated and admired.
14 September 2023
Research and Report
BSI PAS 1948:2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace – Code of Practice
On 20 June 2023, the British Standards Institution (BSI) published PAS (Publicly Available Specification) 1948:2023 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace: Code of Practice.
30 August 2023
Blog
Tips for creating an intersectional workplace
Are we, as humans, a collection of walking intersections? Emma Jennings, Onvero’s Diversity and Inclusion Lead, explores the nature of our complexities—full of layers and experiences that shape our social identities.
14 August 2023
Blog
The four-day work week: Work-life balance and the pursuit of the ‘sweet spot’
In this blog, Onvero Diversity and Inclusion Lead Hugh O’Keeffe explores the ‘four-day work week’ and opportunities for employers and employees alike to open the dialogue in favour of getting the balance right. Hugh views the ongoing discussion through a personal lens of his own support needs, expanding our workplace flexibility beyond legal requirements.
7 August 2023
Blog
The power of an intergenerational workforce: Embracing diversity and driving success
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, an intergenerational workforce may serve as a catalyst for success. This blog by Kali Bolawole, Onvero’s former Diversity and Inclusion Manager, explores how embracing diversity across different generations can foster innovation, productivity, and inclusivity within organisations.
26 July 2023
Blog
Celebrating all the wonderful things that make us human
Onvero’s CEO proudly reflects on the recent networking event held at the House of Lords, cherishing the opportunity for individuals to share their distinctive life experiences.
22 June 2023
Blog
Care is a four-letter word
Recognising both the blessing and curse of being an unpaid carer, Onvero Content Editor Heidi Schwartz wonders if it’s possible for managers—or anyone, for that matter—to relate to this challenge unless they’ve gone through the experience themselves.
2 June 2023
Press Release
Attracting and Retaining Talented Disabled Candidates
Onvero is delighted to be working with Evenbreak, one of the sponsors for our annual networking event at the House of Lords.
24 May 2023
Blog
Inclusivity isn’t binary
In this blog, Onvero Service Design and Operations Director Michelle Davies points out that efforts to support LGBTQ+ employees tend to accelerate before June Pride celebrations, but the elephant in the room is present all year. Can anything can be done to address the discrimination and erasure faced by bisexual (bi) and pansexual (pan) people?
23 May 2023
Blog
Breaking bias: How AI can revolutionise diversity, equity, and inclusion
As a diversity and inclusion (D&I) lead at Onvero, Hugh O’Keeffe is always on the lookout for innovative ways to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the workplace.
11 May 2023
Press Release
Happy Deaf Awareness Week 2023
enei is delighted to be working with Sign Solutions who are one of the sponsors for our annual networking event at the House of Lords.
4 May 2023
Blog
Why include pronouns in e-mail signatures?
As the debate around being politically correct continues to heat up, Onvero’s Content Editor Heidi Schwartz ponders the purpose of proper pronouns.
27 April 2023