May 11th is the National Day for Staff Networks, celebrated since May 2017 it provides an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, inspiration, insight and experiences of our colleagues.
Did you know that research conducted in 2020/21 showed that 51% of workers wanted to join a staff network and 40% of organisations relied on their staff networks to keep them informed on the wellbeing of employees.
This year’s theme is #ViableVisibleVoices to find out more please visit the official National Staff Networks webpage
At Durham we have a number of staff networks available to all staff members for a full list please click here
Our EDI networks include:
Further information on the EDI networks can be found on our website
“Staff Networks provide a safe space for people with similar backgrounds and interests to come together and share their experiences as well as learn from others.“
“They also help foster a collaborative and social community, where people can provide support, socialise or offer a collective voice for the workforce to management.”
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