Our annual Pride Festival returned in style this year, bringing colleagues together for an afternoon of celebration, connection and plenty of entertainment. Despite taking place on the hottest day of the year, the event saw a record number of attendees, demonstrating the enthusiasm and support for Pride across our firm. The highlight of the event […]
We hosted a special panel event at our Manchester headquarters to mark International Women’s Day. The atmosphere was one of collaboration and reflection as colleagues gathered to discuss this year’s powerful theme: #GiveToGain. Our brilliant panel featured Raana Lowery, Kimberley Kirkby, Nyssa Crorie and Tanzeela Aslam. Each brought a unique perspective to the table, leading […]
We have had a vibrant week at the office celebrating the Lunar New Year. As we usher in the Year of the Fire Horse, a sign known for its energy, independence and warmth, we took some time to embrace tradition and enjoy a bit of festive spirit together. Our celebrations were packed with a variety […]
In February we celebrated Race Equality Week, a UK-wide movement dedicated to addressing and dismantling the barriers that still exist in the workplace. This year’s theme, #ChangeNeedsAllofUs, serves as a vital reminder that achieving genuine, lasting equality is not the job of a few, but a collective responsibility for everyone in the professional community. To […]
To mark World Hijab Day, we recently hosted an event centred on the practice of veiling, not just as a religious requirement, but as a point of connection across many different faiths and cultures. The afternoon was a wonderful opportunity for colleagues to come together in an open, welcoming environment to learn, share and celebrate […]
Black Owned Businesses A key focus of the day was shining a spotlight on local Black-owned businesses. The fair provided a fantastic platform for these entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and products and it was wonderful to see so much support for them. Express employees enjoyed discovering new favourites and supporting local commerce! Alongside the […]
To celebrate the incredible contributions and culture of South Asia, we transformed our ‘town hall’ into a vibrant, bustling fair for South Asian Heritage Month. The event was a huge hit, offering a lively and interactive experience for everyone who joined us. Attendees were treated to a fantastic array of cultural experiences: Live Rhythms: The […]
Our annual Pride Festival made a spectacular return this year, delivering a fantastic blend of high energy, entertainment and essential conversation. The highlight of the week was undoubtedly the appearance of the fierce and funny Bonnie Ann Clyde, from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 7! Bonnie Anne Clyde hosted a chaotic and brilliant music bingo […]
International Women’s Day At our International Women’s Day event this week, we were able to listen to some inspiring stories from our colleagues Rebecca Adams and Rael Millington, alongside guest speakers Catherine Brown, Laura Riley from Mums In Need and Yasmin Khan from the Halo Project. Their insights and experiences were truly powerful, making the day both meaningful and thought-provoking. We also created a video which […]
South Asian Heritage Month To mark South Asian Heritage Month we had some of the team discuss the theme for this year ‘#FreeToBeMe’ and what this means with respect to their heritage. Watch the full video below.
Pride Month 2024 This year we took on the challenge of hosting our first ever Pride festival. It was a huge success thanks to all those involved with drinks flowing, a fabulous food truck and a great game of music bingo hosted by local drag entertainer Ginger Hunter.
World Hijab Day On February 1st we celebrated World Hijab Day. We hosted an event to promote valuable discussion surrounding what the hijab means to people, the Islamophobia still faced by Muslims in 2024 and what the Quran actually teaches. Express colleagues could try on abayas and hijabs with the help of our network.
