Your First Six Months of DEI Activity for 2026

October 28, 2025

Your first six months of DEI activity for 2026

To help support your DEI activity in 2026, we’ve mapped out the first six months of the Ultimate HR Calendar against our range of workshops. Contact us to book a series of 2026 workshops, or talk about other ways we can help you drive successful outcomes in 2026 and beyond.

February Workshops

Crisis and Career Shocks
Practical strategies to support leaders in helping team members through personal or career crises.
Aligns with: World Cancer Day (4 Feb)

March Workshops

Leading Through Ages and Stages
Move beyond generational stereotypes with inclusive, evidence-based strategies for age-diverse teams.
Aligns with: Zero Discrimination Day (1 Mar)

Harnessing Neurodivergence in the Workplace
Introductory session for all employees on embracing neurodivergent thinking to boost team outcomes.
Aligns with: Zero Discrimination Day (1 Mar), Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17–23 Mar)

Leading Neurodiverse Teams
Advanced workshop for leaders to build capability and apply practical strategies to support neurodivergent employees.
Aligns with: Zero Discrimination Day (1 Mar), Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17–23 Mar)

Building a Neuro-inclusive Workplace
For HR and executives: explore how to create environments where neurodivergent talent can thrive.
Aligns with: Zero Discrimination Day (1 Mar), Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17–23 Mar)

Why Menopause is Everyone’s Business
All-employee session to raise awareness and open up conversations around menopause at work.
Aligns with: International Women’s Day (8 Mar)

Menopause Training for Managers and HR
Equips leaders with tools to support employees through the menopausal transition.
Aligns with: International Women’s Day (8 Mar)

April Workshops

Health Reset
Explore why wellbeing slips and learn strategies to reset health habits.
Aligns with: World Health Day (7 Apr)

Building Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Understand and reframe limiting beliefs to build self-confidence.
Aligns with: International Imposter Syndrome Day (13 Apr)

Leading Psychosocial Safety
Support leaders to identify and manage psychological risks to create healthier workplaces.
Aligns with: World Day for Safety & Health at Work (28 Apr)

May Workshops

Family and Domestic Violence
Introductory session to help employees recognise and respond to FDV in the workplace.
Aligns with: Family Violence Prevention Month (May)

Supporting Working Parents
Best practice strategies for leaders to support employees through the parental leave journey.
Aligns with: International Bereaved Mother’s Day (3 May)

Supporting the Ongoing Seasons of Parenthood
Supports leaders to manage psychosocial risks and support working parents through evolving challenges.
Aligns with: Family Equality Day (3 May), Day of Families (15 May), Global Day of Parents (1 Jun)

Preparing for Parental Leave
Practical tips for employees transitioning into parenthood.
Aligns with: Maternal Mental Health Day (6 May)

Returning from Parental Leave
Support returning parents with tools for a confident re-entry to work.
Aligns with: Maternal Mental Health Day (6 May)

June Workshops

It’s the Best Time in History to Be a Dad
Explore the evolving role of fathers and how it benefits all genders.
Aligns with: International Father’s Mental Health Day (15 Jun)