Blog — Collaborative Future

What you are paying for when you work with a Diversity & Inclusion practitioner?

Our founder shares what you need to consider when working out what your budget is for engaging Diversity, Equity & Inclusion experts.

DEIRay CooperJune 10, 2021Comment

The best time to learn is now - here's why

Learning is often placed on the back burner once you step foot into the working world. When did you last step away from your daily demands, and make time to come to a space with an open mind ready to learn?

Training & learningSonia TyrnaMay 11, 2021Collaborative Futureevents, training, workshops, learningComment

3 ways to restore meaning to "culture fit"

“Culture fit” - we have all heard this phrase but often it’s difficult to understand its meaning and influence in our everyday work life. In this blog, we discuss how your meaning of culture fit could be limiting your growth and blocking out those who could enrich your organisation.

Recruitment process, DEIPrisca MunzembaMay 5, 2021Hiring, Culture fitComment

The fight for equity: Holding space, creating cover, embodying change

Tess Cooper, Founder of Collaborative Future, reflects on the three practices that have enabled her to keep driving forward change when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Putting community, equity, dignity and pride at the centre of work

We are ready to partner with others to replicate our approach to providing exciting employment opportunities to different communities. Read on to find out more about the impact this could have within your organisation.

How Collaborative Future's hiring process benefits disabled people

Becky reflects on our recruitment process for the internship programme, commenting on how it differs from traditional hiring methods and how placing inclusivity at the centre of recruitment benefits disabled people.

Talking about disability in the workplace with Josh Hepple

Josh's own impairment and his extensive legal training give him a unique insight into both the individual experiences and the wider social status of disabled people, which he shares with us in his blog.

Guest blogSonia TyrnaJanuary 18, 2021Disability, Guest blog, inclusion, Education, Disability in the workplaceComment

Celebrating our progress in 2021

Collaborative Future was both born out of a hope that if people come together and connect deeply, we can build a world in which everyone is empowered to thrive. This work has felt more important than ever, so we wanted to take a moment and reflect on what we’ve learnt.

Work placement programmeRay CooperJanuary 6, 2021Internship programme, Work placement programme, Hiring, employmentComment

CF and William Joseph use CV-less approach to hire a new developer

To inspire business owners to experiment with new ways of hiring, we wanted to share a little bit more about our unique and inclusive recruitment process we have put in place for William Joseph to hire a Web Developer.

Recruitment processRay CooperJanuary 5, 2021Recruitment, HiringComment

How does our internship programme differ to the Government Kickstart Scheme?

From championing flexible working to empowering young people to follow their interests and pave their career path, we share the approaches which make us different from the Governments Kickstart Scheme.

Work placement programmeRay CooperDecember 6, 2020Kickstart, Internship, Internship programme, Work placement programmeComment

Hiring is key to a successful business - so let's ditch outdated practices

Hiring is one of the most important decisions any company will make. We share what’s different about our approach to hiring and how other businesses can implement our inclusive practices.

Recruitment processRay CooperNovember 30, 2020Hiring, Recruitment, employment, workplace, valuing others Comments

Creating equity in work through paid parental leave

Tess, our Founder, shares her stories to demonstrate that paid parental leave is not just about creating equity for parents.

Workplace wellbeing, Case studiesSonia TyrnaOctober 28, 2020Equity, wellbeing, valuing others, FundingComment

Considerations to take when chasing the University experience

Prisca, one of the interns on our Collaborative Future programme, looks back at her University experience and shares her advice for those only beginning their higher education journey.

Career planningSonia TyrnaOctober 5, 2020Interns, EducationComment

The ones left behind by the Government’s Kickstart Scheme

Rishi Sunak’s kickstarter scheme promises to boost employment of young people and the economy, but which businesses will it truly benefit and how does it affect the work placements we offer?

Work placement programmeSonia TyrnaSeptember 3, 2020Kickstart, Government, Funding, Work placement programme, Internship programmeComment

What makes our work placement programme unique?

Our work placement programme is very unique. We wanted to share more about our approach to help businesses and young people decide if it’s right for them.

Work placement programmeRay CooperAugust 21, 2020Interns, Work placement programme, Internship programmeComment

Growing a team pt 4: Finding the right people

As a small business or solo entrepreneur it’s important to think deeply about who hire as you grow your team. How do find the time to do that when you’re already over-stretched?

Workplace wellbeingRay CooperAugust 19, 2020

Why your education & grades shouldn’t define you

Moderated A-level grades are not the only barrier that has disadvantaged some young people more than others. Sonia shares some of her own experiences of the education system.

Career planningSonia TyrnaAugust 17, 2020university, grades, choice, career optionsComment

Actively valuing others: Monday Matters #7

It’s easy to pick holes in others. It’s much harder to actively value people and build up their strengths. But when you do it can be transformational.

Emotions at workRay CooperAugust 3, 2020valuing othersComment

Experimenting with change: Monday Matters #6

Piloting and experimenting with new ways of doing things has the potential to create more momentum than adopting incremental changes.

Replicating our programmeRay CooperJuly 27, 2020Comment

Growing a team pt 4: Start as you mean to go on

Even individual freelancers should set out their values and be clear about what type of working culture they’re trying to build. It will help you in the long run.

Workplace wellbeing, Growing a teamRay CooperJuly 27, 2020Comment