Creating a network of straight allies to support diversity in defence

Ross Woodward wanted to make a difference to diversity at Ministry of Defence, so he set up Straight Allies to support LGB&TI colleagues.
A range of blogs illustrating the theme of the same name, one of the four supporting pillars of the vision of 'A Brilliant Civil Service'.
The strapline for this theme is: "A brilliant Civil Service - a great place to work. It will continue to be inclusive, flexible, modern and connected, sitting at the heart of a wider public service. In everything we do we will encourage openness, challenge, innovation and excellence."
The three other pillars of the vision are: Improved outcomes; Effective leaders; Skilled people.
Ross Woodward wanted to make a difference to diversity at Ministry of Defence, so he set up Straight Allies to support LGB&TI colleagues.
Matthew Coats, Ministry of Justice Chief Operating Officer, says there are things we can all do differently to make a workplace where your background is no barrier to success.
Discover how Race to the Top G6/7 Network work shadow placements helped Bernadette and Shabbir develop their careers.
Civil Service Disability Champion Philip Rutnam introduces the first in a series of inspiring personal accounts.
...lower socio-economic backgrounds. Sahil’s inspirational story highlights the importance of having a strong strategy for diversity and inclusion across the Civil Service. How I see social mobility My name is...
Head of the Civil Service Sir Jeremy Heywood on making the mental health and wellbeing of all civil servants a key priority.
...promote wider awareness of mental health across the Fast Stream. You can sign up to the mailing list by contacting fswellbeing@gmail.com. Find out more about the Fast Stream here: www.faststream.gov.uk...
Fay Yeboah explains why, having been successful in the private sector, she moved into the Civil Service.
Anoushé Husain discusses how she came to join the Civil Service, and why difference at work is important.
Chad Bond of Government Digital Service talks about how he is learning to cope with anxiety - particularly over public speaking.