Key Social Impact Trends for 2024

It’s that time of year again when everyone puts on their thinking caps to predict what the next year will bring. As part of our review for 2024, the Pandas decided to look back at our predictions for 2023. Unlike most crystal ball exercises, we were...

Introducing our New Advisory Board

We’re excited to introduce you to the newest pandas in our embarrassment of pandas as we announce the formation of the new Skating Panda Advisory Board! As the business landscape evolves, the consultancy sector must rise to meet the challenges of our time with a clear...

Gaza and What it Means for EDI in the Workplace

By Hind Dihan There’s a lot I could say about the current situation going on in Gaza. There’s also a lot to be said about what’s going on in the West because of what’s happening in Gaza, specifically what’s going on in different workplaces. People in the...

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What are visible differences and how can workplaces be appearance-inclusive? 

By Hind Dihan  Since working at Skating Panda, I’ve learned a lot about the importance of workplace culture and how employers can improve employee morale and motivation by focusing on their culture. Through our Unlock series, I’ve discovered startling statistics surrounding bereavement and menopause in the...

Panda Previews: Thames Film by William Raban, (1986)

Every day, our Pandas are committed to working together to create real impact. But outside of work, we all have interests that sometimes link with our day jobs – and sometimes not. We decided to start a new content series, Panda Previews, where one of...

We Need to Keep Talking About the Gender Pay Gap.  

Gender pay inequality was big news when companies first had to publish their data a few years ago (2016) – for all the wrong reasons. Very few companies could boast equal pay for men and women, and this gap remains a significant concern, with statistics...

Skating Around the World Episode 5

What does a financial corporation, second-hand book retailer, environmental organisation, travel agency, employment company, and Skating Panda have in common? We’re all B Corps – a global movement of businesses that are going beyond to be a force for good.  To celebrate B Corp month, we...

Gender Blindness and How to Avoid it in the Workplace

By Inga Thordar Real impact on gender equality requires a radical rethink in organisations – and courageous leadership. One that is willing to acknowledge past inequalities and injustices and doesn’t try to wipe the slate clean with the current status quo as the baseline.   Successfully implementing gender-neutral...

Skating Around the World – Episode 4

Over the last few weeks ‘climate quitting’ has been a talking point in the news and on social media –where people are choosing to leave their jobs to pursue a career path where they can work for an employer demonstrating strong environmental and sustainability practices...