Mark Baker

Aug 7, 2024 | dileaders.com | Mark Baker

Why neuro-inclusion is the future of workBy Jo Faragher on 8 August 2024In today’s working world, around 20% of people are neurodivergent – or one in five individuals. Looking to the future, however, that proportion will change dramatically, with some estimates suggesting as many as 53% of Gen Z employees already identify as neurodiverse. Gen Z and millennials currently make up 38% of the workforce, and research predicts this will increase to 58% by 2030.

Jul 30, 2024 | dileaders.com | Mark Baker

1. What was your journey into diversity and inclusion? My degree was in social anthropology where I researched whether women and girls had better economic outcomes in matriarchal societies…this was over 20 years ago before I knew you could have a career in D&I! After starting my career in recruitment, my pivot into D&I was while working in construction and was driven by the need to solve the issue of skills shortages, particularly in engineering.

Jul 25, 2024 | dileaders.com | Mark Baker

Coaching and AI: Bridging the gap between artificial and authenticBy Jo Faragher on 10 July 2024Imagine a scenario where there is an emerging leader in your organisation. Perhaps they’re not the traditional coaching candidate or budgets do not extend to offering them a full package of support. But they could really benefit from connecting with someone on their career aspirations and the personal and professional barriers they need to overcome to meet their goals.

Jul 22, 2024 | dileaders.com | Mark Baker

1. What was your journey into diversity and inclusion? My whole career is about people development. As global talent lead for Invent, our consulting brand, I was a strong advocate of gender parity and was promoting women’s programs. But I really discovered the full scope of D&I a few years ago in my 4 year-mobility in the UK. There were so many initiatives, involving HR and business leaders, passionate debates about active inclusion and gender-neutral toilets.

Jul 18, 2024 | dileaders.com | Mark Baker

1. What was your journey into diversity and inclusion? I have been continuously learning, advocating, and implementing diversity and inclusion throughout my journey. Throughout my early experiences and professional roles, I’ve gained a profound understanding of the significance of establishing inclusive environments where everyone is valued and empowered. I’m deeply committed to these principles and consistently strive to make a positive impact whenever possible.