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By now we are well-versed in the importance of employee data when it comes to engagement, transparency and inclusivity.

However, there is a growing concern that the umbrella terms we use in the workplace, such as BAME, LGBT, and disabled, are missing their key objectives of creating a more diverse and inclusive organisation. Some believe these terms unhelpful as they group together varied experiences into one homogenised label.

So is it time for HR to rethink its categories and let the employees decide? Or will that overcomplicate the process and prevent organisations from being held to account? Our cover story explores the complexities of the labels society puts on us and how, despite being well-intentioned, they can create tension and distrust within an organisation.

Also in the January/February issue:

HR Excellence Awards 2020: Find out who walked away with what and why in our special Book of the Night bumper issue

Recruitment: There’s a disconnect between graduates and hirers on the prevalence of nepotism in recruitment, and HR could be doing more to strip out bias

Payroll: How to broach the subject of pay freezes with your employees

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