PurpleSpace Resources

Learning & Development

The PurpleSpace resources are an exclusive suite of insight publications, briefings and templates that bring something new to the table.


Our unique and extensive contact with Disabled Employee Network and Employee Resource Group leaders means that we are close to their challenges and so can create practical resources that help drive culture change on disability. All resources are free to our members and some are freely available to anyone interested in tips for building disability confidence from the inside out.


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Masterclass - Accessible Communications and Events with Catherine Grinyer (Powered by the Futurists)

Stepping Up / Webinar


Learn from Founder and Director of Attendable, Catherine Grinyer, how you can maximise the accessibility of communications and events and encourage your organisations to do the same.
Members can view the full session and slide deck below.

ERG Leader to DEI Professional - Lessons learnt along the way (Quick Reflections Edit)

Stepping Up / Podcast


The relationship between disability ERG/Network Leaders and their colleagues in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team is crucial in driving meaningful change within an organisation.
In this session, we have worked with the following experienced DEI practitioners who have previously led Disability ERG/Networks and so have experience of the relationship from both sides:

  • Cherrelle

Australia and New Zealand Peer Leadership Roundtable Summary - August 2025

Stepping Up / Briefing Paper


Read the summary from our ANZ Peer Leadership Roundtable at EY’s Sydney office on 27 August 2025. 
With over 20 in-person and more than 30 online participants, the turnout reflected the growing appetite for connection among Disability Employee Network (DEN) leaders across Australia and New Zealand. 
 

MSD Authenticity Series with Kate Nash OBE

Thriving / Podcast


PurpleSpace are delighted to collaborate with MSD, known as Merck in the US and Canada, on this Authenticity Series, a collection of seven conversations with extraordinary colleagues about their experiences of disability and work.
It can be difficult to work for a large corporation and talk about your disability experience. That’s true in the pharmaceutical industry and indeed across the full

Zain: Pioneering Disability Inclusion in the Middle East

Stepping Up / Case Study


Zain, a leading provider of innovative technologies, enterprise solutions and digital lifestyle communications, operates in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa. Over 8,000 colleagues serve over 50.7 million individual and business customers.
Being a pioneer is at the heart of Zain's commercial success. They are disrupters who know operational agility sets them apart from competitors.

#PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum 17 June 2025

Stepping Up / Webinar


You can now view the recording of our #PositivelyPurple Strategic Forum from 17 June 2025.

Our#PositivelyPurple global movement: 

  • CELEBRATES and drawsattention to the contribution of employees with disabilities around the world.

  • CONNECTS disabilityERGs networks around the world – building disability confidence from the insideout and driving a movement for change

  • Is our MARK OFRESPECT to the

PurpleSpace Masterclass with Dr Randall S Peterson - Strong Leaders Navigate Chaos with Purpose

Stepping Up / Webinar


Watch the recording from our June Masterclass: Strong leaders navigate chaos with purpose.
Influential Leadership Masterclass
During this one-hour virtual masterclass, powered by the Futurists, disability ERG/Network leaders can explore how leadership traits, such as trust and kindness are key to navigating chaos and also how to seek the opportunities that come from chaotic times.
Hosted by Dr

MSD Growing Global Communities: Top tips for Global network growth

Stepping Up / Case Study


MSD, known as Merck & Co. Inc. in the US and Canada, is a global biopharmaceutical company, employing 72,000 colleagues worldwide. They are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals.
MSD’s capABILITY Network ‘went global’ in 2021 and now has over 5500 members worldwide, reflecting a growth in

Inside Track: Workability at National Trust

Starting Out / Case Study


This case study explores the creation of National Trust’s Workability network.
Covid and lockdown brought to the fore the challenges disabled colleagues were experiencing.
From conversations with like-minded people, the need emerged to connect people and their shared experiences. This began as an informal gathering of people, online, to simply support and listen to each other about the



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