In July 2024 we wrote an article asking whether the backlash against DEI was a genuine concern. Two years on, Stef and Hayley got together to discuss how the DEI landscape has evolved, the growing influence of legislation, AI governance and workplace culture, and where we go next.
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What does the EU Pay Transparency Directive look like in practice? Through five fictional workplace scenarios, we explore how organisations need to adapt their recruitment processes, pay structures, reporting systems and employee communications to meet the new requirements and build greater trust around pay.
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The EU Gender Balance on Boards Directive is pushing organisations to rethink leadership, governance and representation. This article explores what the legislation means in practice, why transparency matters, and how organisations can build stronger, more inclusive leadership pipelines for the future.
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We partnered with a global law firm to deliver advanced, regulation-aligned leadership training on sexual harassment prevention and speak up culture. Co-created and highly tailored, the programme equipped senior leaders with practical skills and confidence, achieving strong engagement and a marked shift from theoretical understanding to practical application.
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Mix CEO Hayley Barnard cuts through the political noise surrounding DEI in the United States and examines what is really happening inside organisations in 2026. Drawing on client experience and legal context, she argues that inclusion work has not disappeared – it’s evolved, matured and, in many cases, actually strengthened.
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Hayley Barnard looks at how Wales is setting a global benchmark for antiracism, and what other nations (and organisations) can learn from its honest, legally grounded and action-focused approach to building equitable, inclusive systems.
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For leaders and inclusion professionals, the Employment Rights Act 2025 is a culture-set moment that will test whether organisations really live their values or simply do the minimum to stay compliant. Mix’s Head of Consulting, Stef Clifton-Sprigg, looks at what this will mean for organisations in 2026 and beyond.
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The FCA’s new rules, effective September 2026, will make non-financial misconduct – including bullying and harassment – a regulatory issue for 30,000 financial firms. Hayley Barnard explains what this shift means in real terms, and what firms need to be doing now.
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This year, Christmas parties for legal professionals will take place in a changed landscape, as new SRA rules and the Worker Protection Act require firms to plan carefully and uphold higher standards to ensure compliant, safe celebrations across all workplaces.
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Hayley Barnard examines how recent SRA regulations and the Worker Protection Act 2023 demand law firms transform workplace culture. And why firms that invest in fairness, respect, and inclusion will not only meet their regulatory obligations, they’ll attract and retain top talent, improve client outcomes, and build a reputation for integrity.
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When the UK government introduced Shared Parental Leave (SPL) in 2015, it was supposed to offer fathers an opportunity to spend more time at home with their newborn and encourage mothers back into the workplace sooner. In an exclusive interview for Mix, Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg explains how and why SPL is missing the mark.
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The Worker Protection Act signals a shift towards greater employer accountability in preventing sexual harassment. Mix’s Head of Consulting Stef Clifton-Sprigg explains how adopting best practices that go beyond compliance can create a safer, more inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and protected.
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