Equity, diversity and inclusion recommendations
How we're meeting the recommendations of Bruce Carr KC, KPMG and other independent reviewers
See the progress we’re making
We're committed to meeting all 38 recommendations raised through independent reviews of the culture of our College.
2 of these recommendations relate to our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. They'll help us to become genuinely representative, and to offer equal opportunity and influence across our diverse membership.
Recommendations may not appear in consecutive order.
Recommendation 10
Develop an approach to support diversity of membership in all governance forums.
Progress
In August, RCN Council announced that the RCN Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee would be re-established. Terms of reference have been agreed and the committee will be in place by January 2024. The committee will oversee the development and launch of a new equity, diversity and inclusion strategy, which will be led by a new dedicated director. A suite of initiatives is being developed to address issues of equity and inclusion. These include a new group-wide equity and inclusion strategy, as well as the development of self-organised member networks to ensure that members from diverse backgrounds are heard within the governance structures.
Recommendation 35
Review the current approach to member elections to assess the impact on effective decision-making in terms of diversity, inclusion and turnover.
Progress
The goal of encouraging a wider range of people – including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic members and members with a disability – to take up governance positions will be a central part of the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. This work will be led by our new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director and overseen by the re-established Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Page last updated - 28/11/2023
