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Binna Kandola

Workplace Wellbeing

Diversity and Inclusion

Transform workplace diversity with Professor Binna Kandola, speaker, business psychologist and diversity specialist. Binna works with organisations to reduce bias and improve inclusion, delivering evidence-based insights recognised with an OBE and Honorary DSc.

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Binna Kandola

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Renowned business psychologist in diversity and bias reduction
Co-founder of Pearn Kandola consultancy
Author on workplace bias and racism

Professor Binna Kandola is a highly respected diversity, assessment, and development specialist with over 25 years of experience. He has completed numerous projects for public and private sector clients in the UK and abroad. As a business psychologist, senior partner, and co-founder of Pearn Kandola, his expertise lies in understanding and reducing bias, which he explores in his acclaimed book The Value of Difference: Eliminating Bias in Organizations (2012). Binna also co-authored other books, including Managing the Mosaic, which received special recognition at the 1994 Management Book of the Year Awards. His most recent book, Racism at Work (2018), delves into the subtleties and complexities of bias in the workplace, focusing on its impact on recruitment, leadership perceptions, and the intersection of gender and race. With a wealth of research, direct observations, and professional experience, Binna's work is profound, thought-provoking, and highly applicable. He has held various prestigious positions, including the first Chair of the Standing Committee for the Promotion of Equal Opportunities of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Chair of the Minority Ethnic Group for the UK Government's National Employment Panel. Binna is a visiting Professor at Leeds University Business School and Aston University Business School. His contributions to the field have earned him numerous accolades, including an Honorary DSc from the University of Aston and an OBE for his services to Disadvantaged People and Diversity. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), he is widely recognized as one of the UK's top business psychologists. Binna is also a regular media contributor, appearing on various news outlets such as Sky News, BBC Breakfast, Channel 4 News, and Radio 4 Today Show.

Topics, sessions and talks

Inclusive Recruitment: Finding The Cream Of The Crop

Binna Kandola's talk, "Inclusive Recruitment — Finding The Cream Of The Crop," explores strategies for enhancing diversity in hiring practices to uncover and attract top talent from all backgrounds.

A Workplace That Supports Everyone

Binna Kandola's talk, "A Workplace That Supports Everyone," emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive work environments that nurture diversity and ensure equal opportunities for all employees.

Why we recommend booking Binna

Binna brings over 25 years of expertise in diversity, bias reduction, and organizational development, offering invaluable insights that can transform your team's dynamics and decision-making processes. His engaging presentations, grounded in extensive research and real-world applications, will equip your business with the strategies needed to foster a truly inclusive workplace. Booking Binna as a speaker means investing in the future success and integrity of your organization, ensuring you stay at the forefront of diversity and inclusion practices.

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Trusted by Pearn Kandola, Leeds University Business School, Aston University Business School

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Binna has definitely whet the appetite of our Sponsor Teams and Chairs to delve further into their conscious and unconscious bias around the areas of diversity in the recruitment and appointment process onto our Boards.

Genevieve Bradbury

Strategic HR, DEFRA

A compelling argument for a re-think in how organisations approach diversity

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What topics does Binna Kandola specialise in?

Binna Kandola specialises in discussing diversity, bias reduction, workplace racism and more.

What is Binna Kandola's speaking style like?

Binna delivers insightful, research-based sessions with clarity and depth. His style is thought-provoking, practical, and engaging, making complex topics on bias and diversity accessible and relevant to all audiences.

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