Drawing on lived experience: four questions for social enterprises

Posted on 21 September 2022

Hiring or consulting people with direct experience of the issues an organisation tackles is often seen as good equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practice. But there are a few things to consider to truly value and make the most of diverse life experiences.

Samara Lawrence, Associate at Bates Wells, addresses four key questions for organisations looking to value, respect and make the most of diverse life experiences.

Read the full article on Pioneers Post here.

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