--- title: Diversity by Design Webinar - Building Veteran-Inclusive Workspaces description: Join us at our upcoming webinar, 'Diversity by Design', hosted in partnership with Not Just Girls. image: https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hubfs/host%20%282%29.png --- Diversity by Design Webinar - Building Veteran-Inclusive Workspaces [![Talent Locker](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hubfs/raw_assets/public/talent-locker/images/talent-locker.svg)](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/) - [Hire Talent](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hire-talent) - [Hire a contractor in 48 hours](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hire-a-contractor-in-48-hours) - [Submit a vacancy](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/submit-your-vacancy) - [Industries](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hire-talent) - [ERP & CRM](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/sector/erp-crm-recruitment) - [Technology & Transformation](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/sector/technology-transformation) - [AI, ML & Data](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/ai-ml-data-science-recruitment-talent-locker) - [Defence & Security](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/defence-and-security-recruitment) - [Solutions](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/our-recruitment-solutions) - [Retained Recruitment](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/retained-search-recruitment) - [Exclusive Recruitment](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/exclusive-recruitment) - [Contingent Recruitment](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/contingent-recruitment) - [Projects](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/talent-locker-projects) - [Jobs](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/find-a-job) - [Job Search](https://jobs.talentlocker.co.uk/?hsCtaTracking=b83c9071-2a1d-4515-99ab-96e6223ad2ec%7C47e61f8d-0ae1-4727-8229-369adefad01b) - [Upload your CV](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/submit-your-cv) - [Insights](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/insights-talent-locker) - [Case Studies](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/case-studies) - [Blog posts](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/blog) - [Salary & Rate Guidance](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/insights/salary-rate-guidance) - [Webinars & Insights](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/insights/webinars) - [SALARY SURVEY 2027](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/salary-survey-2027) - [About Us](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/about-talent-locker) - [About](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/about-talent-locker) - [Awards & Accreditations](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/awards-accreditations) - [Community](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/community) - [DE&I](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/dei) - [Meet the team](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/our-recruitment-experts) - [Join the team](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/join-the-team) - [Contact Us](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/contact) - [Submit a vacancy](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/submit-your-vacancy) [![Search Jobs](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8110437/b83c9071-2a1d-4515-99ab-96e6223ad2ec.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8110437/b83c9071-2a1d-4515-99ab-96e6223ad2ec) Menu ![Diversity by Design website header ideas (1)](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Diversity%20by%20Design%20website%20header%20ideas%20(1).png?width=1800&name=Diversity%20by%20Design%20website%20header%20ideas%20(1).png) # Diversity by Design # Diversity by Design Webinar: Building Veteran-Inclusive Workspaces We hosted an **expert-led discussion** exploring **practical strategies to make organisations more veteran-inclusive**, from recruitment and onboarding to career development and workplace culture. Hosted in partnership with [**Not Just Girls**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-girls), Lead Consultant [**Emma Homann**](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/emma-homann-engineering-technology-recruitment) was joined by [**Becky Ridler**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ridler/), Founder of Not Just Girls, and a panel of expert speakers to explore how organisations could become more veteran-inclusive, from recruitment and onboarding to career development and workplace culture. As part of our **Diversity by Design** series, this session brought together industry experts and practitioners to share proven strategies, real-world examples, and actionable insights that help defence, aerospace, aviation, and MOD suppliers build more inclusive workplaces. #### What attendees learned - The value veterans bring to organisational performance and culture - Key challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian careers - Practical strategies for veteran-inclusive recruitment, onboarding, and development - Successful examples of effective transition programmes - Actionable steps to embed veteran inclusion into wider D&I goals #### Receive the Highlights & Key Takeaways Although this webinar has now taken place, you can still benefit from the expert insights shared during the session.  Fill out the form to **receive a copy of the webinar highlights and key takeaways**, including real-world strategies and recommendations for building more veteran-inclusive workplaces. #### About Not Just Girls: ![https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-girls](https://www.talentlocker.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/MainLogoNGS.png?width=200&height=139&name=MainLogoNGS.png) Not Just Girls is an organisation committed to empowering young women to explore and succeed in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) careers. 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