PurpleSpace Resources

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The PurpleSpace resources are an exclusive suite of insight publications, briefings and templates that bring something new to the table.


Our unique and extensive contact with Disabled Employee Network and Employee Resource Group leaders means that we are close to their challenges and so can create practical resources that help drive culture change on disability. All resources are free to our members and some are freely available to anyone interested in tips for building disability confidence from the inside out.


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Inside Track: Workability at National Trust

Starting Out / Case Study


This case study explores the creation of National Trust’s Workability network.
Covid and lockdown brought to the fore the challenges disabled colleagues were experiencing.
From conversations with like-minded people, the need emerged to connect people and their shared experiences. This began as an informal gathering of people, online, to simply support and listen to each other about the

Exploring Effective Structures - Guidance for Disability ERG Network Leaders

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As an ERG/Network leader, you may be navigating challenges that prompt you to consider the effectiveness of your current ERG/Network structure. Whether due to policy changes, budgetary constraints, or the evolving needs of disability communities, it's vital to assess how your structure serves the interests of all stakeholders
This document aims to enable ERG/Network leaders by providing insights

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Global Accessibility Matrix - Free Download

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As Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) continue to work hard to create inclusive, disability confident, accessible work environments and foster a workforce that truly reflects the communities they serve, they have kindly shared their Global Accessibility Matrix for PurpleSpace members to access.

This Global Accessibility Matrix is a step-by-step guide for businesses to accelerating accessibility

Networking with Kate Nash OBE

Starting Out / Podcast


There are many benefits to networking with others and connecting along the way. 
Networking enables us to meet new people, find new information and connect ideas and to create better ones. It enables us to access resources and to be more helpful and useful to others and is an opportunity to refresh ourselves and reset our purpose.

Kate shared her three top tips for networking in this film, which

#PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum 18 June 2024

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You can now view the recording of our #PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum from 18 June 2024.
Our#PositivelyPurple global movement: 
  • CELEBRATES and drawsattention to the contribution of employees with disabilities around the world.
  • CONNECTS disabilityERGs networks around the world – building disability confidence from the insideout and driving a movement for change
  • Is our MARK OFRESPECT to the UN

Humour in Leadership February 2024 Key Leadership Insights Report

Starting Out / Briefing Paper


Disability ERG/Network leaders from 35organisations attended our Peer Leadership Roundtables in February 2024, (see Appendix A for the organisations represented). 
 
At the sessions, we explored our Leadership Lesson ‘Great leaders take humour seriously’ and shared a video from disability consultant and star of UK Channel 4’s Gogglebox show, Simon Minty. 
 
In the video, Simon shares his

Confident Conversations Video - The Fundamentals and The Hurdles

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Over the last 12 months, our Purple Confidence Strategic Forum (led by PurpleSpace Ambassador and GSK Workplace adjustments and Accessibility Director, Andy Garrett), has been exploring new ways to cascade the learnings from our Confident Conversations series.

As part of this, we are delighted to share our new Confident Conversations video, which provides a summary of our definition of

Workforce Data Insights Report January 2024

Starting Out / Briefing Paper


At the sessions, we explored our Leadership Lesson ‘Improved disability workforce data is an outcome of inclusive practice, not a precursor to it.
 
This report offers a summary of key learnings for you to cascade to your network colleagues and allies. 
In the sessions, we offered the following scenario for attendees to explore during our discussion: 
“You are meeting with senior leaders to



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