Join this free 50 minute live d&i Leaders online conversation, with audience Q&A.
Discussion points:
Despite decades of progress across other areas of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), religion continues to be the most overlooked and uncomfortable dimension of workplace inclusion.
With over 84% of the global population identifying with a religion or belief system, faith is a deeply ingrained aspect of human identity. However, in many organisations, it is seen as too complex, too political or too sensitive to engage with and is therefore left off the agenda entirely. This systemic silence has real commercial consequences, making the provision of a dedicated, psychologically safe environment for colleagues of faith a critical talent retention issue.
This interactive session will aim to:
- Equip HR, People and EDI leaders to identify critical gaps in the employee lifecycle and embed belief inclusion into corporate frameworks
- Review practical interventions, such as revitalising wellbeing frameworks and optimising Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that are supportive and reflective of people with religion
- Gain practical insights on allyship behaviours, tackling policy gaps, and building faith literacy into wider L&D offerings and inclusive leadership practices
- Understand how to set up psychologically safe spaces to validate the emotional toll on staff and equip them with practical wellbeing tools
Timings:
- 7 October – 11.05am to 11.55am BST
Speakers:
Sufia Hussain, Founder & CEO, RB+ (Religion and Belief Plus)
Helen Kelly, Inclusive Growth and Faith & Belief Lead, EY
Junaid Aslam, Interfaith Lead for the Muslim Network, Aviva
More about our speakers
Sufia Hussain, Founder & CEO, RB+ (Religion and Belief Plus)
Sufia is founder and CEO of RB+ (Religion and Belief Plus), a new consultancy helping leaders to improve faith literacy in the workplace. Sufia has over two decades of experience as a senior equality, diversity and inclusion practitioner in large, international organisations. In Global and Regional director roles, she designed and delivered impactful programmes improving access and opportunity for underrepresented and marginalised communities. In 2025, Sufia started RB+ to tackle a glaring gap in EDI: the failure to address religion and belief, a protected characteristic that is often overlooked. She is particularly focussed on improving Muslim inclusion across all industries.
Connect with Sufia on Linkedin
Helen Kelly, Inclusive Growth and Faith & Belief Lead, EY
Helen is Inclusive Growth and Faith and Belief Lead at EY UK. Over the past decade, she has led strategic direction and implementation across faith and belief, LGBT+, social mobility, and life inclusion. As Inclusive Growth Lead, Helen shapes how inclusion is embedded into career development across the firm. Starting her career in talent acquisition, her expertise translating strategic objectives into practical action has shaped EY UK’s employer brand, listing the firm consistently at the top of prestigious employer inclusion benchmarks. As governance lead for EY UK’s seven Networks and 33 Communities, she’s led successful transformations, increasing their strategic alignment, accountability, and impact.
Connect with Helen on Linkedin
Junaid Aslam, Interfaith Lead for the Muslim Network, Aviva
Junaid is a Governance Manager at Aviva and Interfaith Lead for the Muslim Network, with a passion for creating inclusive workplaces where people of all faiths and backgrounds can thrive. He has played a key role in strengthening interfaith collaboration across the organisation, supporting the growth of established, smaller and emerging faith networks, and helping to develop faith networks across Aviva. Through mentoring, sharing best practice and building strong relationships across employee networks, Junaid has championed a collaborative, non-competitive approach to inclusion, believing that elevating one community helps elevate all communities. He is a strong advocate for creating spaces where colleagues can bring their whole selves to work, fostering understanding, respect and belonging across different faiths, beliefs and identities.
Connect with Junaid on Linkedin
Book your place
Register for free now to join this live online panel discussion on 7 October at 11.05am to 11.55am (BST)
Live subtitles will be provided by MyClearText.
A recording of the live conversation which includes subtitles, will be made available for registered attendees to access on-demand afterwards.
If you have any queries regarding your registration, please call +44 (0) 20 8650 4400 or email bookings@sircula.com
View all d&i Leaders forthcoming online and in-person events.
d&i Leaders is a global community of DEI, HR, Talent, Recruitment & Employee Network professionals , looking to collaborate, network and accelerate their workplace inclusion strategy.