The fear of saying the wrong thing can lead us to saying nothing at all. But how can we fight for a more equal world if we can’t talk about what stands in our way?
At Carnival UK we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, and everyone is welcome. By using the correct and up to date language, we can make sure we’re being mindful and respectful of all our colleagues.
To support this, we have compiled a glossary of DE&I terms, intended as a starting point for people to further their knowledge and understanding of this area.
We believe that to understand who we are as an organisation and to gain a better insight into the diverse identities of our colleagues, it’s important for us to be aware of the diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I) terminology that is associated with individuals and groups.
Access the Inclusive Language Guide, here
The intention of this Inclusive Language Guide isn’t to overwhelm you with new terms, it’s simply a guide designed to help you find the right words to use.
It’ll mean a lot to people if you use the right terminology, but as long you’re showing the right intent and engaging in conversations to help you to learn, you’ll usually be treated with patience if you make a mistake.
Together we can build a more inclusive culture for everyone
One of the things that makes us a great team is that we work with people from all over the world. We come from different cultures and backgrounds, have had different experiences, and often share different views.
Whilst we all know a little about each other’s cultures, there’s always more that we can learn and do to make sure that everyone feels respected and included.
To support you with this, we’ve launched a range of learning tools and activities – find out more here.