MPA Faith & Belief

Promoting understanding and good relations between all religions and beliefs while raising awareness of the barriers in the workplace to those observing a faith or belief system.

Why Faith & Belief?

Network members will work to promote understanding and good relations between all religions and beliefs across the music publishing sector. The Network is the conduit, linking and sharing good practice, providing advice, guidance and information. Members will raise awareness of inter-faith initiatives and look to promote key faith days to raise understanding. Members will also raise awareness of the barriers in the workplace to those observing a faith or belief system. The Network is inclusive of all religions and beliefs and welcomes members to join and to educate all.

People work best when they feel that they can bring their whole selves to the workplace. When people feel that they are welcomed and that inclusion of faith or belief is apparent, it can have a positive impact on a person’s well-being and approach to work and colleagues. Faith and belief are not always fully understood. Developing networks can help increase religious literacy and foster stronger relationships and good relations in the workplace. We must also remember to allow people to self-define and to explain faith or non-religious belief from their own perspective: people practise their faith in a range of ways
What is it about and who can join?

The Network is open to all MPA Member employees, including those of us working at the MPA. It is also open to allies.

Please note that any personal information discussed during the meetings is confidential and is not minuted.
How is the Network hosted?

The Network is hosted on Microsoft Teams, where members can have conversations on Channels, share files and resources and host meetings online. The Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Team are on hand to help, and to take forward any issues raised by the Network. The Microsoft Teams site is a private group and though there is some degree of visibility when you join (other members can see who you are), we request that members maintain strict confidentiality about its membership and contents.

This Network is supported by the MPA DEI team, but it is not our Network: it is yours. We hope that the Network will be led by you for you. We are currently gathering ideas on how members want to run the Network and what you want to get out of it. Colleagues will have the opportunity to contribute in a variety of ways: for example, through Team Meetings online, Channel discussions via Teams, by email or phone.
Leadership for Faith & Belief

Rachel Lindley Director of Music Publishing, Oxford University Press, PMLL Chair & MPA Faith and Belief Champion
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