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Events
The Diversity and Productivity team host and participate in public events, conferences, and seminars.
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Upcoming Events
Past Events
Diversity, Productivity and Growth
Date: 8th April 2025, 10.30-14.30​
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Location: Bristol
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We recently gathered in Bristol for an engaging event where researchers from our project presented their latest findings. Attendees took part in stimulating discussions on how diversity drives productivity and growth in organisations. The event featured thought-provoking talks, valuable networking sessions, and insights into how embracing diversity in all its forms can lead to high-performing, inclusive workplaces. Industry experts and thought leaders shared practical strategies for fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore the future of diverse, productive workplaces and connect with others passionate about driving meaningful change.
Discover Economics Day
Date: 12th March 2025, 10.00 - 14.00​
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Location: Liverpool
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This event aims to give young people a deeper understanding of economics through real-world applications and insights into careers in the field. Students will also learn about entering the Royal Economic Society's Young Economist of the Year competition, sponsored by KPMG, which encourages participants to analyse contemporary economic issue.
Breaking into Economics: My Path as an Apprentice Economist
Date: 12th February 2025​
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Location: Virtual
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This interactive talk will explore what it's like to learn on the job, balance study with real-world experience, and build a career in a dynamic field. Perfect for those curious about economics, this event offers a firsthand look at the opportunities and benefits
of starting your career through an apprenticeship.
Diversity, education opportunities and the path to productivity, Royal Economic Society Annual Conference
Date: 25th - 27th March 2024​
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Location: Queen's University Belfast
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This session explored how education choices, along with constraints affecting these decisions, influence workforce diversity and productivity. Authors presented new research, followed by a panel discussion featuring academic and policy experts who contextualized these findings and propose policy actions to enhance workforce diversity and productivity.
Diversity and Productivity Research Seminar
Date: 20th February 2024​
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Location: Sheffield
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This workshop was a deep dive into the latest developments in our diversity and productivity research. Participants had the opportunity to engage with our researchers, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and explore opportunities for involvement. This seminar was not just an event; it was an opportunity to actively contribute to the ongoing dialogue.
Company Workshop
Date: 1st February 2024​
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Location: London
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Half-day company workshop on the topic of behavioural science applied to Inclusion. Teaching/discussion based on the literature and experiment designed for project 1.4
The 8th Workshop on Labour and Family Economics (WOLFE)
Date: 4th - 5th September 2023​
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Location: University of York
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The 8th Workshop on Labour and Family Economics (WOLFE) was held at the University of York, on September 4th-5th, 2023. It was organised with support from the University of York and the ESRC.
Keynote speakers for the event included Sonia Bhalotra (University of Warwick) and Damon Clark (University of California, Irvine).
The scientific committee comprised Professor Cheti Nicoletti, Professor Emma Tominey, Dr. Jack Britton, Dr. Ines Lee, Dr. Khushboo Surana, and Dr. Simon Weber.
The Opportunity Index
Date: 27th June 2023​
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Location: Public Lecture Program
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Gavin discussed various aspects of the racial wealth gap, including the historical and structural factors that have contributed to its persistence, the impact of policies and practices on wealth accumulation among different racial groups, and the role of institutions and individuals in creating and perpetuating these disparities. Drawing on his research and experience, Gavin offered a solution-based framework for addressing the racial wealth gap.
How the Workplace is Changing: productivity, inclusion, and beyond
Date: Monday 12 June 2023 12.00pm to 1.00pm​
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Location: Hosted by LSE Festival: People and Change
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What actions can leaders take to support more autonomous working and the inclusion of all employees?
In this session, we will cover the changes to the workplace owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the potential changes we expect to see in the future, and the UTOPIA framework, which we developed for the future of financial and professional services.
Meet our speakers
Jasmine Virhia is Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioural Science at The Inclusion Initiative, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She has a background in cognitive neuroscience and is passionate about investigating how to create inclusive work cultures. Her current research investigates the link between diversity and productivity.
Yolanda Blavo is Research Officer in Behavioural Science at The Inclusion Initiative, LSE. She co-developed and is the Head Tutor for the Inclusive Leadership Through Behavioural Science LSE Online Course, designed for HR, DEI, and talent management professionals who would like to promote inclusivity in their organisations.
Launch event:Diversity and Productivity: From education to workforce
Date: Wednesday 26 April 2023​
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Location: Hosted by LSE Festival: People and Change
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This event celebrated the launch of our new research grant and website which focuses on exploring the link between diversity and productivity.
The event featured a fantastic discussion with a panel of senior leaders from the City of London.
The Productivity Puzzle: can diversity and inclusion unlock the key to growth?
Date: Tuesday 7 March 2023​
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Location: Online Public Event
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Weak productivity in Britain is an acute problem. Explanations have included insufficient necessary skills, an overinvestment in unnecessary skills at the university level, capital shallowing and too little creative destruction. In this webinar we explore a different explanation.
We ask whether a failure to recruit and operationalise diverse talent is an underlying root cause of slow growth. Join Grace Lordan where she will be discussing with a panel of experts the theory and evidence behind the diversity and productivity link.
Measuring the 'S' in ESG
Date: 6th June 2022
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Location: LSE Public Lecture Program
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As investor interest in ESG (environmental, social, governance) grows, we considered what components of “S” should be prioritised and measured, delving into how the sector could evolve as “S” measurement becomes more sophisticated.