{"id":288884,"date":"2024-09-06T09:03:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T08:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/?p=288884"},"modified":"2025-05-12T15:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:10:30","slug":"the-power-of-equality-diversity-inclusion-in-business-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/en-us\/blog\/the-power-of-equality-diversity-inclusion-in-business-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Equality, Diversity &#038; Inclusion in Business Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER BANNER&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Businessman-Wheelchair-on-Phone-WEB.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;%91%93&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;The Power of Equality, Diversity &#038; Inclusion in Business Travel&#8221; subhead=&#8221;how our diverse and inclusive workforce is inspiring better travel&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; DEI Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;58px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; subhead_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.29)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;%91%93&#8243; button_one_text__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Is EDI the Cornerstone of Success in Business Travel?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;BODY &#8211; Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Gray Dawes, we believe that an inclusive workforce in which everyone feels valued is not only a vital cog in the running of a thriving organisation but a good blueprint for providing our clients with better business travel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We actively support all of our staff to become the best version of themselves. It&#8217;s no coincidence that Gray Dawes works better when our people work happier. By providing training opportunities designed to enhance careers and making our working conditions flexible to the diverse needs of our staff, we have created an environment in which everyone feels welcome, respected, and listened to.<\/p>\n<p>But what does this all mean to our clients and business travel at large? It&#8217;s true what people say: travel really does broaden the mind. It brings diverse cultures and communities together for the benefit of humanity as a whole. Our ongoing journey towards achieving true diversity in our business has led us to think more about our inclusive travel solutions and how we can ensure that all of our clients feel welcome and valued, no matter their background or destination.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we explore how focusing on equality, diversity, and inclusion can help make business travel better for all.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;#DEI-blog-intro&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Diverse-Business-Roundtable-Laptop-WEB.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Diverse-Business-Roundtable-Laptop-WEB&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Commitment to Action&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf6de;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;69px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#414042&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>At Gray Dawes, we recognise that achieving true diversity and inclusion is an ongoing journey. That\u2019s why we are dedicated to setting measurable goals, tracking our progress, and holding ourselves accountable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;34px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; EDI Sectio nA&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; EDI Section A&#8221; module_id=&#8221;DEI-blog-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Wheelchair-Diversity-Businesswoman-WEB.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;461px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Header &#8211; EDI Vision&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Transcends the Walls of our Organisation.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>We aim to foster a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, promotes equity, and drives inclusion across all levels of our organisation and in the services we offer our clients.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s simple. Travel brings people together. It helps build relationships between individuals and the understanding between different cultures. This is why we promote diversity and inclusion not only within our organisation but also in the way we provide business travel services. We take the time to understand every one of our clients and travellers on an almost microscopic level. How do they like to travel? What can we do to ensure their individual needs are met so they don&#8217;t feel like an afterthought?<\/p>\n<p>By providing our staff with continuous EDI training, they are equipped with the skills that allow them to support people from every walk of life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Embrace &#8211; callout&#8221; module_id=&#8221;embrace&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DC_image.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;113px||4px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||12px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gray-Dawes-EMRACE-logo.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Embrace&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Gray Dawes EMRACE logo&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;logo &#8211; Embrace&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;5px|||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0%||0%||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Embrace<\/strong><\/em> is our unique Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiative. Across the entire Gray Dawes Group, we embrace and support equal opportunities for all, and that starts with our recruitment process.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re committed to continually improving our recruitment processes to ensure they are accessible to all. 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Though it can be rewarding, we understand that hopping on a plane or exploring unfamiliar places can be stressful for some. 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Though the world is becoming more tolerant, discrimination is yet to be stamped out entirely. Legal restrictions are still enforced in some countries, and personal safety can be a concern for those in the LGBTQ+ community. 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