SIG -  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: September 2025

Special Interest Group: Inclusion & Diversity

If you’re a leader responsible for a contact centre operation and want the opportunity to share ideas and best practice in a safe environment, discuss your business challenges and also take the opportunity to network with your fellow industry leaders. As a member of the CCMA, we invite you to join this Special Interest Group.

These roundtable events include presentations from industry experts sharing insight and research, member case studies and some great debates. We’ll be discussing the areas of Diversity and Inclusion that impact your operation and as a member, you drive the agenda.

Come join us!

Agenda

Topic: Building Belonging: Practical Steps Toward Inclusive Workplaces

12:00 – Welcome & CCMA Update 

  • With Kate Knowles, Services Director, CCMA
12:05 – Host Introductions

  • With Lucie Child, Head of Customer, Transport for Greater Manchester
12:10 – Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Working Environment

Practice Plus Group proudly took home the Bronze award at this year’s UK National Contact Centre Awards. We’re joined by Maliha, who will be sharing the inspiring steps the organisation has taken to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.

From introducing Headspace to champion employee wellbeing, to launching their Pathways training programme designed to support colleagues with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, Practice Plus Group is making meaningful strides. They’re also fostering a culture of belonging through the recognition and support of employee network groups, proving that inclusion is more than a policy; it’s a practice.

  • With Maliha Parvez, Operational Lead, Practice Plus Group
12:40 – Reflecting

In smaller groups, an opportunity to reflect on the insights shared by Practice Plus and what you can take back to your own organisations:

Discussion prompts for the groups:

  • What stood out most to you about the Practice Plus approach?
  • Were there any ideas that you felt could be particularly relevant to your organisation?
  • What challenges might you face putting these in place? Can the group help you think of ways to remove these blockers?
  • Are there any gaps in your organisation’s approach to DEIB that you would support from this SIG to help you with
13:15 – AOB & Close

  •  With Lucie Child, Head of Customer, Transport for Greater Manchester

About the Speaker

John Hoddinott, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead (UK), Admiral Group Plc

Having gained over a decade of communications management experience within financial services, specialising in people-focused and DE&I communications, three years ago John moved into a vulnerable customer manager role which further solidified his commitment to equitable access and removing barriers for underrepresented groups. Driven by his passion for the topic, and his own personal lived experiences, John transitioned into a dedicated DE&I role, advocating for inclusion for all, as well as ensuring representation of diverse identities in the workplace. Born in Cardiff, and now residing in Swansea, John balances his work alongside a busy life with his husband and three dogs.

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Where and when?

Date: Wed 3 Sep 2025

Time: 12:00 - 13:30

Location: Online

Who is it for?

Those responsible for inclusivity and diversity within the operation. Members only.

How much is it?

Free for CCMA members

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