Although EDI initiatives have become a common part of the UK organisational landscape, recently they are facing increased resistance and backlash. From allegations of "reverse discrimination" in recruitment, to the spread of mis- and disinformation about EDI policies and practices, organisations must navigate complex challenges to maintain meaningful progress.
This interactive workshop will explore the context and narratives driving EDI resistance, and equip participants with practical strategies to "backlash-proof" their policies and practices. Through collaborative, case-based discussions, participants will:
Analyse common forms of EDI resistance and the messaging used to undermine initiatives.
Develop proactive communication strategies to counter backlash, misinformation, and claims of unfairness.
Share best practices for ensuring EDI policies remain robust, adaptable, and legally sound.
As resistance to EDI becomes more pronounced in the UK and beyond, this session will provide attendees with the tools to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to backlash effectively.
Together, our speakers will offer a comprehensive view of DEI strategies, blending real-world applications with scholarly analysis. Through their combined expertise, we will gain a deeper understanding of how organisations can drive positive change, and cultivate environments where individuals and organisations can thrive. We will explore the context and narratives driving EDI resistance, and equip participants with practical strategies to "backlash-proof" their policies and practices. Participants will have the chance to ask questions and debate the implications of the points raised by the speakers.
Sponsored by Edinburgh Napier University and the CIPD in South East Scotland Branch, this event is targeted at practitioners, policy makers and academics interested in sharing views and perspectives. The aim is to foster and encourage collaborative discussions exploring equality, diversity and inclusion from both theoretical and practitioner perspectives.
Speakers:
Dr Ciaran McFadden-Young, Associate Professor from the University of Stirling
Dr Ciarán McFadden is a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management. His research interests include workplace diversity and inclusion, particularly related to LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse employees, and critical human resource development. He has published in numerous books and journals, authoring the textbook "Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: International Contexts, Policies and Practices", published by Kogan Page and featuring across different publications. He is currently an Associate Editor at Human Resource Development Review. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Human Resource Development, where he also co-leads the Research Committee, and is a Fellow of the Global Labor Organisation. Ciarán was a visiting Fulbright Scholar at The Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy, at UCLA.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranmcfadden/
Vicky Peakman, Founding Director, Fair Pay Partners
Vicky is the founding director of Fair Pay Partners Ltd. She is a Fellow of the CIPD and has more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources as both a practitioner and consultant. For the last decade she has worked as a specialist in pay equity, providing consulting services to a myriad of businesses both independently and for leading consultancies. She now brings this expertise in pay equity and pay transparency to clients at Fair Pay Partners.
www.linkedin.com/in/vickypeakman
Free parking is available on site at Craiglockhart Campus after 17:00. Full details available from 
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Please note:
Reminder emails will be sent to you the day before, with a further reminder on the day of the event.
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As we are supplying refreshments, if you can no longer attend, please cancel your place either on Eventbrite, or by responding to the confirmation email.
This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.
Please note that refunds for CIPD non-member tickets will only be available until seven days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to the confirmation email and we will do our best to accommodate.
Information Source: The CIPD Branch in South East Scotland | eventbrite

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英國愛丁堡舊城依山近海，密佈中世紀石頭建築，景色優美。愛丁堡不僅是金融重鎮，更是藝術的殿堂，走在大街上，隨處可見藝人歡樂的表演。這裡是蘇格蘭傳統服飾格裙起源地，藝術與生活的交融讓人流連忘返，值得一遊。

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荷里路德宮位於皇家英里大道的盡頭，自16世紀以來一直是皇家住所，其前身修道院始建於1128年（至今仍屹立於此）。作為一座仍在使用的宮殿，荷里路德宮絕對是您愛丁堡之旅的必遊之地。但請不要將其與倫敦的白金漢宮相提並論，因為除了都是君主住所之外，兩者在其他方面都截然不同。有些房間充滿了歷史的痕跡，並出現在著名的畫作中。其中一間是蘇格蘭女王瑪麗的寢宮，她的摯友正是在這裡在她面前被殺害的（據說，在他遺體被放置的地方還留有一處血跡）。總而言之，這將是一次令人難忘的沉浸式體驗，我強烈推薦您參觀這座宮殿。也別忘了參觀荷里路德修道院，它是愛丁堡最古老的建築之一，其遺址保存完好，極具歷史韻味。

蘇格蘭威士忌體驗中心

D Day for Travel

非常棒的體驗。品酒結束後，你會獲贈一個威士忌酒杯。我們學到了很多威士忌知識，總的來說非常有趣。

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時間：	Apr 29, 2025（UTC+1）結束
地點：	Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus