From blogs exploring ideas related to all things learning & development to what’s going on at Steps – keep up to date with what’s new!
- Elevate your workplace culture with PoSH on Thursday 18 September 2025 with our Steps India teamSeptember 2025
- Join us for our next open session, where we’re exploring Developing Talent: from Early Careers to Senior LeadersAugust 2025
- Drama-based learning creates a unique and safe environment for people to explore different perspectives, challenge assumptions, and reflect on their behaviours.August 2025
- Can you remember a time at work when you really, really wanted to say something, but you kept it to yourself?August 2025
- How do we hold people accountable while remaining empathetic and constructive in the complex world we live in? The answer lies in reframing the approach to the conversations we find difficult.June 2025
- Join us for our next open session, where we’re exploring Building Personal Resilience and Well-being in Unpredictable Times.June 2025
- Psychological safety isn’t about being endlessly agreeable or shielding people from challenge. It’s about creating an environment where people feel confident to speak up, take risks.April 2025
- Bringing Professionals Together for Insightful Conversations.March 2025
- Effective communication is the backbone of any successful workplace, but when multiple generations work together, differing communication styles, expectations, and preferences can create barriers.March 2025
- Why is it so hard to give honest feedback without risking relationships? Many of us struggle to balance being direct and kind, leaving critical conversations unsaid or ineffective.December 2024
- We asked a selection of clients to share their views on the future of HR and what shifts are required to navigate the changes that lie ahead. Here are some of their ‘headlines’…November 2024
- Creating a culture of civility in the workplace is essential for fostering respect, collaboration, and overall well-being.November 2024
- Effective Feedback skills are major parameters of success for anyone. It not only helps in getting great performance from the team, but also helps you to build authentic work relationships.September 2024
- The Workers Protection Act aims to ensure that employees are shielded from workplace harassment, it introduces stronger safeguards for employees. But what does this mean for you, how can you implement these changes effectively?September 2024
- In the quest to be an actionable ally, non-minority individuals often face a delicate balancing act. How do we navigate this balance to avoid 'white knighting'?August 2024
- Being an actionable ally means actively supporting those targeted by harassment and bullying. It's about transforming awareness into action to create a positive impact.August 2024
- As part of Step's commitment to Inclusion, we have been reflecting on what we need to do in order to understand how to support the different accessibility needs of our colleagues, associates and clients.July 2024
- Creating a speak-up culture to address transgressive behaviour involves building Radical Candor skills, improving manager responses, and fostering psychological safety.July 2024
- Read how Tarun explores the importance of challenging heteronormative perspectives, and highlighting the struggles of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the workplace.June 2024
- Join Jennie in exploring how Steps has evolved and overcome challenges, creating space for vital discussions of mental health in the workplace.May 2024
- Jennie reflects on her experience as a member of the Access Planning Group and how it has it felt to collaborate across functions and territories.April 2024
- Steps Project Design Manager Gaynor, shares her personal reflections and experiences on how gender representation impacts the workplace.March 2024
- For Women's History Month 2024, we are celebrating the strides that women in the workplace have championed as well as addressing systemic biases that perpetuate disparities in gender.March 2024
- For the last piece of content on the Black History Month Campaign, Stepper Naomi Grossett shares her thoughts on film 'Rustin'. About Bayard Rustin the African- American and proudly gay social activist that was truly the mastermind behind the 1963 march on Washington.February 2024
- Ariel Green wants to shine a spotlight on artist Masego for our third edition of the Black History Month campaign. Read more here.February 2024
- Stepper Shane Taylor shares his thoughts on film 'I Am Not Your Negro' for our second piece of content for Black History Month.February 2024
- For the first edition of content on Black History Month, Stepper Shane Taylor describes the new rendition of the famous book 'The Color Purple'.February 2024
- We are celebrating Black History Month in 2024 by amplifying the incredible art that expresses black history, and the artists who paved the way for those who will undoubtedly follow.February 2024
- Read more about how we are using creativity and innovation to adapt our work in recent times.January 2024
- Mairéad takes the opportunity to work a 3-week secondment in a different Steps region. Read more about it here.December 2023
- What we can do to help foster the behaviours and attitudes that support a culture of prevention of sexual harassment?November 2023
- This Black History Month, read what Tivarni has to share on the history behind the month and how it is celebrated in the UK.October 2023
- October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and as part of our continued focus on this important topic, I spent some time talking to one of our fantastic Learning Partners – Laura Rosenthal.October 2023
- Performance management is always an ongoing discussion that needs regular reviewing. The pandemic has emphasised this and now more than ever, as the working arrangement has shifted into a hybrid world.September 2023
- What is it about the Steps approach that lends itself so well to learning and development programmes that address performance management?September 2023
- With the prediction that 70% of teams will be working remotely by 2026 (Jason Allan Scott, LinkedIn), it’s likely that this emergent way of working is here to stay – but it does pose some new and interesting challenges for leaders and managers.August 2023
- I called on two of my UKE Steps colleagues Paul Mason and Tivarni James-Clarke, both from two different generations, to talk about their perspective on Intergenerational Working and how this relates to their working relationship.July 2023
- Intergenerational practice aims to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities which promote greater understanding and respect between generations and contributes to building more cohesive communities.July 2023
- 75 years ago today, more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean arrived at Tilbury docks on the ship known as HMT Empire Windrush. This moment shaped modern Britain.June 2023
- Steps would like to invite you to join us in celebrating Juneteenth. The holiday known as Freedom Day that resonates with many of the injustices that black people around the world still face to this day.June 2023
- June marks Pride – a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community globally. Despite raised awareness and increasing representation of LGBTQIA+ experience in popular culture – recent Deloitte researchJune 2023
- The best takeaway from any conversation are the practical tips from an individual’s lived experience.June 2023
- Join us for our next Steps US Open Week! We will be running our most popular open sessions from the past year and giving you the opportunity to schedule a virtual meeting with members of our US team.June 2023
- Rachael and Georgina, Mental Health First Aiders here at Steps, share their experience of the MHFA programme and the impact it’s had…
May 2023 - We are excited to share Simons latest encounter
March 2023 - How to Challenge and Change
Thursday 2 March at 3pm (BST) / 10am (EST) / 4pm (CET)
February 2023 - In November, Gary was delighted to support an event with Siemens Financial Services and the Leasing Association on their ‘Race to Inclusivity’December 2022
- We are proud of our association with POWERful Women – a fantastic network of passionate individuals striving to make a differenceDecember 2022
- Steps is proud to join influential speakers at the POWERful Women’s fifth Annual Conference to advance gender equality and build inclusive cultures that harness female talent.November 2022
- Steps are excited to announce that we have our first Podcast available for you to listen to and download.September 2022
- All Steps locations globally will be closed on Friday 19th and Monday 22nd August 2022 for our Wellbeing WeekendAugust 2022
- Have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices plateaued? Allen spent time at Workhuman 2022, and left excited about what's next for DEI.June 2022
- We were delighted to partner with Women in Banking and Finance for a session on Coaching for their membership.May 2022
- Participants are finding it increasingly difficult to engage with virtual learning. How can we address their key questions and barriers? Alex shares top tips.April 2022
- We’re passionate about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and know we can inspire people to act differently so much more effectively if difference lives and breathes within Steps.March 2022
- For International Women’s Day 2022, Katherine shares the experiences of the women at Steps from both within this business and in their previous working lives...March 2022
- Over 4 weeks, we took an in depth look at Inclusion in the Hybrid World. Missed some content? Catch up here:November 2021
- What new issues and challenges does hybrid working bring when it comes to inclusion? Take a look at our learning resource to find out more.November 2021
- Starting a new job can be stressful at the best of times, but what is it like joining within the hybrid working world? We spoke to Nora and Beth about their experiences of feeling included when they did just that.November 2021
- Since the pandemic, we've moved from being a largely office based organisation, to a new policy of 'work from anywhere'. As part of the transition, we asked our colleagues for their thoughts on the change...November 2021
- From the 'new normal' to the 'new hybrid', there has been constant change over the last 18 months - especially in terms of inclusion. Jennie explores what we've learnt...October 2021
- As Head of US Business Development, based out of London, Allen has been 'hybrid working' before it was a term we all knew. Read on as he shares his unique experiences of inclusion in the hybrid world.October 2021
- Our open workshops return in September - join us for sessions on Microaggressions, Workplace Conduct and Inclusion and Leadership in the Hybrid World.September 2021
- All Steps locations globally will be closed on Friday 13th and Monday 16th August for our Wellbeing WeekendAugust 2021
- Join is in July for our global Open Workshops on Race and Actionable Allyship, Microaggressions: How to Challenge and Change and Mental Health in the Workplace.July 2021
- Join us in June for one of our interactive open workshops on Managing in a Hybrid World and Microaggressions: How to Challenge and Change.June 2021
- In part 2 of Jennie's conversation with Learning Partner Laura Rosenthal to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (10th-16th May), they look at the challenges of the future.May 2021
- In part 1 of our blogs for Mental Health Awareness Week (10th-16th May), Jennie spoke to our Learning Partner Laura Rosenthal about the current challenges facing people managers.May 2021
- This month, Join us for one of our open workshops on Having Conversations about Mental Health at work, and Race and Actionable Allyship in the WorkplaceMay 2021
- Join us for one of our open workshops on Managing Pandemic Fatigue and Microaggressions: How to Challenge and ChangeApril 2021
- March 2021 marks one year since the world changed seemly overnight. One year on, Jennie and Katherine spoke to Steps colleagues from around the globe to hear their experiences of work over the last year.March 2021
- This week we've put the spotlight on the participant experience- what they've been saying, how we bring social learning to the virtual environment, and the Steps story of the past year. Katherine recaps the week...March 2021
- Jennie shares her experiences of social learning - and the importance of replicating this is the virtual world.March 2021
- Join us for one of our 90 minute workshops on Managing Pandemic Fatigue, Race and Actionable Allyship and Microaggressions.March 2021
- Throughout this week, we've been looking at Steps Skills Practice, and how this key technique has changed and evolved in the virtual world. In case you missed it, Katherine takes a look back at the week...February 2021
- It’s easy to think that virtual skills practice won’t be as effective as in person – but in our experience, we’ve found that virtual sessions can actually be even more impactful. Gary and Anna share the 5 benefits.February 2021
- All this week, we've put the spotlight on Steps Digital Learning - what it is and what makes it different. In cased you missed it, Katherine looks back at the content from the week - and shares what's coming up next...February 2021
- "Whether we are delivering live, live virtual events, or creating an e-learning package our focus is always on how we engage the participant in this conversation." Sarah-Jane shares what makes Steps Digital Learning different -February 2021
- Experience a Steps Digital Learning piece, created using Articulate Rise - and learn more about our Steps to Change Methodology at the same time.February 2021
- This week, our focus has been on Steps Virtual Studio - how they work. In cased you missed it, Katherine looks back at what we've shared...and gives a sneak peak to next week!February 2021
- As the ‘New Normal’ became established in 2020, it was clear that Steps needed to be able to provide more than the ‘typical’ learning experiences being delivered over virtual platforms like Zoom - and so we created the Steps Virtual Studio. Mark shares the story...February 2021
- Throughout this week, we've put a spotlight on our virtual sessions, and how they work. In case you missed it, Katherine looks back at what we've shared...and looks forward to next week!February 2021
- Thinking of running a virtual session? Here is what’s really important to us…February 2021
- Join us in February 2021 for events on Managing Pandemic Fatigue and Actionable AllyshipJanuary 2021
- Jennie spoke to Rebecca of Prospect Magazine for their article 'Inside the corporate world’s great diversity and inclusion project'January 2021
- "Just because one type of training doesn’t work, doesn’t mean we should give up on getting people together to learn. Because if you want to change behaviour, you need to start by looking at behaviour."December 2020
- Join us for one of our open virtual workshops this month, as we look at Race and Actionable Allyship, and Having Conversations about Mental Health at Work.December 2020
- Sarah-Jane Georges and Allen Liedkie join XpertHR's podcast for an episode looking at building HR Resililence.November 2020
- What does it look like to be an ally, not just in words but in action? Join us for a Race and Actionable Allyship workshop this month, as we explore being a workplace ally.November 2020
- In a world that needs authenticity, empathy and tolerance now more than ever, we need to talk about UB. Jennie explores what we need to do together so that talking about bias doesn’t feel like a personal confrontation or an attack on freedom of expression.October 2020
- There are three opportunities to join us for an open virtual workshop throughout October - on Mental Health at Work, Inclusive Leadership and Race and Actionable Allyship.October 2020
- It's been a while since our last update on Steps in the 'new normal' - so here's what's going on with us!September 2020
- Jennie explores the benefits of virtual working, in response to comments by Reed Hastings (founder of Netflix) to the Wall Street Journal last week...September 2020
- A fantastic reception to our two sessions at the Good Governance Institute's Festival of Governance over the past couple of weeks.September 2020
- A new month means new chances to experience the workshops we have created to support the workplace are through this period of substantial change – based on the conversations we've had with organisations.September 2020
- We're delighted to be joining the Good Governance Institute Festival of Governance for two workshops in September.August 2020
- In this issue, we take a look at the work-life balance in the pandemic (and post-pandemic) world, as well as sharing our global virtual open workshops happening throughout August.August 2020
- Join us for one of our August open workshops over the next few weeks to experience our approach in the new normalAugust 2020
- Join us for one of our July open workshops over the next few weeks to experience our approach in the new normalJuly 2020
- We stand in solidarity, and understand that words must become actions.June 2020
- Join us for one of our open workshops over the next few weeks to experience our approach in the new normal - with workshops on Mental Health at Work and Inclusive Leadership.June 2020
- #BlackLivesMatter. Three Words. One global movement for a change which must surely come.June 2020
- Thanks to everyone who attended our Remote Daily session, Exploring Inclusive Leadership in the Virtual World, on Thursday 21st May.May 2020
- The new issue Steps New Normal newsletter was sent out last week! Issue 2 is focused around Workplace Mental Health Awareness, so read on for information on our work in this field, as well as some resources we've found helpful during this time.May 2020
- We're excited to be joining remote daily at 1pm EDT on Thursday for our interactive workshop - Exploring Inclusive Leadership in the Virtual World!May 2020
- During Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA, and ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, Jessica about Mental Health in the workplace during COVID-19.May 2020
- A month after our last update, and in light of the changing situation, we want to make sure we’re keeping in touch regularly to let you what you can expect to see from us over the coming weeks, as we begin to emerge from lockdown.May 2020
- We recently launched the first issue of our new newletter 'Steps and the New Normal'May 2020
- Following on from the programme's win at the 2019 Marketing Week Masters, marketingweek.com feature an article on Hello London!April 2020
- It’s been a few weeks since our last team update - and we want to make sure we’re keeping in touch regularly to let you know how things are, and what you can expect to see from us over the coming weeks.April 2020
- Turns out the 'new normal' has some issues! We all need something to smile about in these challenging times - so have a look at our short video about life in the 'new normal'!
March 2020 - An update from the Steps team in these odd times...March 2020
- Like so many others we find ourselves navigating a set of unprecedented circumstances that even the most imaginative of our scriptwriters couldn’t have written.March 2020
- In light of the recent news, Gary explores how best to tackle bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace in a safe and constructive way.March 2020
- We're delighted to invite you to see our unique approach to workplace mental health in action in Manhattan on February 12th.December 2019
- It was great to welcome so many people from such a diverse range of sectors on 2nd October!October 2019
- We're delighted that Mohan, our India Country Head was recently featured in a special APAC edition of The Enterprise World.September 2019
- We're excited to share XpertHR's August podcast, where Gary and Sarah-Jane joined as guests to talk about how to handle difficult conversations.August 2019
- We're delighted to have been featured in The American Lawyer for our work with Dechert.August 2019
- We're delighted to invite you to see our unique approach to workplace mental health in action. Join us in London for an experiential workshop including interactive scenarios, practical case study and facilitated discussion.August 2019
- Steps was delighted to guest blog for IRM Connects. Drawing on our research & discussions with change professionals, we share practical insight on delivering lasting behavioural change in organisations.June 2019
- In Mental Health Awareness Week, Client Services Associate Anna shares her experiences of dealing with anxiety both at work and at home.May 2019
- Steps was delighted to co-develop and deliver an interactive workshop on Sexual Harassment Investigations with law firms Kemp Little and Fox Williams, for 50 members of the City HR Association...April 2019
- Delighted to be partnering with the Change Management Institute in London and New York City in April!March 2019
- Steps join the Business Change and Transformation Conference Europe on 18th & 19th March!March 2019
- Steps & Transport for London win Silver at the Training Journal Awards 2018!December 2018
- Steps & Transport for London win Silver at the UK Bus Awards 2018!November 2018
- Just to get this bit out of the way. Have I mentioned that we have recently won some awards for our work in Mental Health awareness?March 2018
- Interim Marketing Manager Alexis speaks to Steps colleagues about the insights we've picked up from being a global business.January 2018
- Unconscious Bias and Diversity & Inclusion. These were terms I had never heard before I joined Steps three years ago.September 2017
- Over the past eight months I’ve been project managing a global culture change piece for one of our largest clients, a global consultancy firm.August 2017
- Following on from our celebration of Steps' 25th Birthday in April, we discovered that we are not the only ones reaching our silver milestoneJune 2017
- “To work collaboratively […] by being fun, innovative, creative and practical, bring about a service of extremely high quality.”May 2017
- In April 2017, Steps celebrates its 25th Anniversary. To launch our year of celebrations, Founding Director Robbie shares some of his favourite moments from the past 25 years...April 2017
- Monday 20th March marks the third official International Day of Happiness; an initiative started by the UN in 2012 to acknowledge the pursuit of happiness as a human right.March 2017
- Recently I attended a session on Neuro-Linguistic Programming run by Paul Mason, one of the Lead Faciliators on a long running programme for Steps.February 2017
- Over the past week I observed Steps’ work and got a better idea of how they work with people and the approach they use.January 2017
- I have something to admit: I think I love being a grumpy London commuter. Don’t get me wrong – I would almost certainly be happier with no commute at allDecember 2016
- In early July I found myself Googling “pregnant new job”. Two things that I had been madly hoping for had coincided almost to the dayOctober 2016
- "Our staff will never engage in this, it's a waste of time" This is (pretty much) what several of the managers and senior staff from a major service organisation saidJuly 2016
- After almost 25 years we have recently taken the big step of uprooting from our spiritual home of London Bridge, packing up our office and heading for the distantJune 2016
- Eight years ago the global economy took a major turn for the worse – nose-diving deep into recession. Work forces were compromised as companies closedApril 2016
- Let me tell you a story: Once upon a time in a galaxy really quite nearby there was a mighty Corporation whose name was known far and wide ruled over by Wise and Powerful Rulers.February 2016
- When you talk about promoting gender diversity in senior positions within a country or organisation, some people respond by saying that, although it’s a really important subjectJanuary 2016
- One of the joys and surprises of networking is never knowing exactly what the outcome will be! On Saturday April 18th in Mumbai I was privileged to be present when the Steps India teamApril 2015
- Late last year, Steps undertook some street interviews as part of a research project with ENEI (the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion). We wanted to explore individual unconscious bias in actionMarch 2015
- Happy New Year! We all wish for a positive and successful year ahead, hoping 2015 will bring renewal and abundance; healthy communities, more efficient and inspiring workplacesJanuary 2015
- November heralded the start of a new initiative within the Steps office: Wellvember. Not to be confused with Movember (!), the idea was for the month of NovemberDecember 2014
- It's Thursday 6 February - 'Time to Talk' Day. The first event of it's kind, aimed at starting conversations about mental health. So, what does this issue look like in a practical, workplace setting?February 2014
- Tuesday evening, and we're off to an evening reception at the British High Commission in Delhi. The official Downing Street Press group photo of the delegation with the PM was taken at this eventMarch 2013
- My alarm goes off at 5.15am. Shave with hand soap, a horrible experience. (Having had my shaving foam confiscated at Heathrow!) Bus at 6.00am for the airport.March 2013
- Arrive Heathrow airport at 3.00pm for a 6.00pm flight Virgin Atlantic to Mumbai. We have to report to Virgin VIP area. At the end of the flight (9½ hours) we land in MumbaiMarch 2013
- Chapter 1 of Robbie's trip to India as part of the trade delegation!February 2013
- I don't really want to do this but I said I would. However, there's nothing worse than someone who says they going to do something and then doesn't. So, for that reason only, it would appear I am now ‘blogging’.January 2013