--- title: Media-Hub | Lauren Howard (2) description: Read our blog and find out what's happening here at Executive Network Group (2) --- # Media-Hub Select Category Health and Safety HSE ESG Sustainability Remuneration Report HR Manufacturing Logistics & Transport career spotlight diversity Event Financial Services Heavy Equipment ED&I FM Industry Heavy Plant Powered Access Risk inclusion Elite Consultancy Energy & Utilities FM Fire, Security, Data, Critical Compliance Mental Health Physical Health Procurement Salary Survey Specialist Services facilities management search and selection Posts by: ## Lauren Howard ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/Page%20Images/Blog%20Images/An%20Interview%20with%20Colin%20Kimber.png) ### [An Interview with Colin Kimber](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/an-interview-with-colin-kimber) Feb 22, 2022 2:45:02 PM Executive Network Group were delighted to host a Q&A with Colin Kimber, Associate Director at Pareto, where we discuss his FM career, his passion for ED&I and involvement with LGBT+ in FM. Colin also shares advice for fellow FM leaders to help create an inclusive workplace and a collaborative sector where best practice around ED&I can be shared. [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/an-interview-with-colin-kimber) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/virtual%20onboarding.png) ### [ENG's Guide to Virtual Onboarding](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/eng-s-guide-to-virtual-onboardingjobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM The past few months have seen a switch to working from home and it looks as though this trend is set to continue. This calls for a change to many processes within... [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/eng-s-guide-to-virtual-onboardingjobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/improve%20d%26i.png) ### [Steps to Improve Diversity & Inclusion](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/steps-to-improve-diversity-inclusion) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM Diversity and Inclusion – a huge topic currently and for good reason. Regardless of business’ trying to navigate through unprecedented times with the ongoing pandemic, D&I has remained a priority. [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/steps-to-improve-diversity-inclusion) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/Benefits%20of%20Diversity%20%26%20Data.png) ### [Diversity and Data - What Are The Benefits?](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/diversity-and-datajobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM Ensuring you have a diverse workforce has arguably, never been as scrutinised as it is at present, leading to a real emphasis on how and which businesses are acting on their D&I agenda. New data revealing that globally, searches for D&I roles have increased by 122%, coupled with the knowledge we have from numerous studies and research, shows that the importance of D&I is being taken seriously across (the majority of) businesses as well as employees and is an area that if not already, will need to be a key focus for businesses moving forward. [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/diversity-and-datajobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/Laura%20Cook%20Career%20Spotlight.png) [career spotlight,](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/tag/career-spotlight) [ESG,](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/tag/esg) [Sustainability,](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/tag/sustainability) [Procurement](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/tag/procurement) ### [Career Spotlight: Laura Cook](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/lauren-howard-10jobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM ENG had the pleasure of hosting a Q&A spotlight with procurement veteran– Laura Cook. With a remarkable Procurement career spanning nearly 25 years, and 15 of those... [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/lauren-howard-10jobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/mental%20health%20awareness%202021.png) ### [Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 - Can Nature Nurture?](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/mental-health-awareness-week-2021-can-nature-nurturejobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM **1 in 6.8** people experience mental health problems in the workplace, so 5 months into a new year and the topic of conversation in the office turning to burn-out doesn’t seem too surprising. The past 12+ months have been nothing short of exhausting; whether you were furloughed or working full-time the fact remains, we have all experienced an unfamiliar and often lonely year – with the lack of social interaction, job uncertainty, and toilet roll shortage (remember that!) it's normal that now the office is opening back up and we are re-entering the beer gardens your initial excitement may be overshadowed by anxiety. [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/mental-health-awareness-week-2021-can-nature-nurturejobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/virtual%20interview.png) ### [Succeeding in Your Virtual Interview](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/lauren-howard-7jobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM COVID-19 has been a driver of business change since 2020, one of these key changes are processes moving online including the hiring process. Businesses have quickly adapted to virtually interviewing, assessing talent online and onboarding virtually too. [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/lauren-howard-7jobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/Diversity%20Survey%20report.png) ### [Diversity Survey Report](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/diversity-survey-reportjobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM After two years of uncertainty and navigating through a pandemic, one thing has remained consistent – the driving force that is improving both awareness and action on diversity and inclusion. It has been proven a diverse workforce contributes to both an elevated level of productivity whilst enabling different decision-making processes to lead to better performance. The misplaced fear, still held by some leaders, that a diverse workforce cannot collaborate as well now feels firmly discredited, indeed there is evidence to suggest diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams by 35%. Many are having a period of reflection on how to improve their diversity and inclusion, and a leading factor in this is how to improve their hiring processes. Executive Network Group are pleased to have discovered, through our partnered recruitment campaigns, that diversity is becoming less of an exclusive boardroom topic and is increasingly a priority when hiring, and businesses are thinking now more than ever about how to engage and attract more diverse talent pools and how to take meaningful steps in their inclusion agenda. This survey was used to gather thoughts and opinions to ensure ENG’s services continue to support strategic, operational, and geographical objectives throughout and beyond these turbulent times. The findings of this research will be used to provide business leaders and executives in HR, Procurement, and Talent Acquisition functions with a series of white papers, webinars, and market updates. The survey was sent to over 600 Business Leaders, HR Leaders, and Talent Acquisition teams both by emails sent directly, as well as questions posted on LinkedIn polls. [![Download Our Diversity Survey Report](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/24913801/79499b73-5ca8-43c3-b1b7-2d794fc8e30d.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/24913801/79499b73-5ca8-43c3-b1b7-2d794fc8e30d) [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/diversity-survey-reportjobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/Lockdown%20exacerbated%20workplace%20inequality.png) ### [Has Lockdown Exacerbated Workplace Inequality?](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/has-lockdown-exacerbated-workplace-inequality-eng-webinar-recording-write-upjobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM **Webinar: Has lockdown exacerbated workplace inequality?** [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/has-lockdown-exacerbated-workplace-inequality-eng-webinar-recording-write-upjobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/FM%20-%20The%20Skill%20Shortage.png) ### [FM - The Skill Shortage](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/fm-the-skill-shortage) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM Facilities Management and the skill shortage – referring to the elusive skill set of the highly sought after engineer. Whilst the FM industry is vast and boasts a... [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/fm-the-skill-shortage) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/how%20eng%20implement%20data%20driven%20recruitment.png) ### [How ENG Implement a Data Driven Recruitment Strategy](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/how-eng-implement-a-data-driven-recruitment-strategyjobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM In a world becoming more data driven with the technological advances and influence of AI – how can we incorporate this approach to our hiring process and decisions... [Lauren Howard](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/author/lauren-howard) [Read More](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/how-eng-implement-a-data-driven-recruitment-strategyjobalert-name) ![](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/hubfs/how%20data%20can%20revolutionise%20recruitment.png) ### [How Data Can Revolutionise Recruitment](https://blog.executivenetworkgroup.com/media-hub/how-data-can-revolutionise-recruitmentjobalert-name) Nov 9, 2020 11:07:05 AM We are all aware that data is exponentially growing as it is constantly collected with every click and scroll. In fact, research from IBM has shown that 90% of the data... 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