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Employer brands: let’s change the tune
In world where genuine points of difference are few and far between, there needs to be a shift in the way we define what sets us apart.
It’s time to update the disability storyline
In celebration of UK Disability History Month, our Head of EDI Alexis Curtis-Harris explores how we can reshape perceptions and make steps towards a more inclusive world
Penna appoints Kathryn Kempster as Managing Director
We’re thrilled to announce that from January 1st 2024, Kathryn Kempster will be taking on the role of Managing Director of Penna.
'Salute the Black Sisters': A Poem for Black History Month 2023
Listen to Sandra Pollock OBE’s emotional and thought-provoking self-penned poem, originally shared at our recent Black History Month event.
Penna’s George Agyemang kicks off our Black History Month 2023 event
Our recent BHM event made a profound impact on all who attended, and was kicked off in style by George, who shared his own experiences with the important role models in his life.
Black Women in leadership: Their struggles and how to support them
Our own Camilla Alexander sat down with Bernadette Thompson OBE, Donna Fraser OBE and Sandra Pollock OBE, to discuss how to empower more Black women in leadership roles.
An insight into Black women in leadership: Our recent panel with Local Government leaders
Check out our incredible line-up of Local Government leaders, as they discuss crucial aspects of creating sustainable change in workplace EDI
Saluting our sisters and creating sustainable change
Camilla Alexander takes us through our recent Black History Month event, which included a remarkable lineup of guest speakers and left an indelible mark on all those in attendance
Reclaiming the ‘Strong Black Woman’ narrative
Today, Black women are often celebrated for their incredible strength, and rightly so. Alexis Curtis Harris takes the opportunity to re-examine the narrative, and whether it creates more harm than good.
Black History Month 2023: Saluting our sisters
Five brilliant Black women we think you should know about. Our very own Content and Copy Writer Camilla Alexander shines a spotlight on just a few iconic Black Women who have inspired her.
Employer brands in 2023: a jungle of opportunity
A forest of rubber plants, the beauty of Lisbon and some insightful forecasts for the upcoming year – read all about what our team learned when attending the 2022 #WorldEmployerBrandDay.
VR x EDI
Two buzzwords of the…twenties, the time has come when they begin to work together..hurrah!
Celebrating Black History Month 2022
We are so proud to showcase Tinuke’s amazing work in our office. Penna’s ‘Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion’, Alexis Curtis-Harris, sits down to find out more about the artist and the painting!
The 2022 graduate - what do they want
University students have had it pretty tough these last few years – and now you want to hire them into the big wide world of work? How can you attract 2022’s graduates and give them what they need and want? Check out our guide.
Targeting your MVPs in your EVP
So you’ve got your Employer Value Proposition sorted? Yes! Does it speak to every type of person you want to hire across all areas of your organisation? Maybe not. Tailor yours to work effectively with these big hits.
AdFab - CocaCola 2021 Christmas Ad
Find out more about our favourite ad of 2021 here in our new series of favourite creatives, AdFab. Clue: it’s a Christmas Cracker!
