A Diversity & Inclusion Calendar is an important way to nurture and celebrate diversity and inclusion. It is beneficial for the following non-exhaustive reasons including:

• Specifying important information on dates, holidays and celebrations for employees, partners and customers;
• Preventing reactive and performative diversity initiatives by supporting proactive and intentional planning;
• Encouraging self-learning and personal development;
• Promoting cultural and social awareness of the diverse people at work and society;
• Fostering your DEIB values internally and externally;
• Signalling and taking your stance on diversity and inclusion;
• Increasing your credibility with managers, staff, partners and patrons;
• Supporting the conscious planning and execution of your diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging training initiatives;
• Ensuring everyone can have immediate access – at work and at home;
• Providing a cost-effective resource to promote awareness of inclusion throughout your organisation.