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We are delighted to share the February 2026 edition of WorkLife Business News. This month’s theme ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How organisations can create a sense of belonging’ explores what it really takes to move beyond policy and build workplaces where people genuinely feel valued, heard and able to thrive.
Inside, you’ll find:
🌍 The 2026 World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards Winners – celebrating organisations leading the way in employee experience
🏢 Insights from Aberdeen Group on their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and shifting from representation targets to “Indicators of Inclusion”
💬 First-hand insights from Best Places to Work Award Winners, including
Travel Counsellors, Mackie Myers, Procurement Co and Harcourts
💬 How menopause support at work builds belonging and strengthens organisations, from Deborah Garlick, CEO of Menopause in the Workplace by Henpicked
🛠️ Practical strategy advice from Emma James, Head of Employee Experience Solutions at WorkL on weaving employee experience into every team
As always, the edition is packed with data-driven insights, practical guidance and real-world examples to support you in building high-performing, inclusive workplaces.
We hope you enjoy this month’s issue.
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