Brexit to cause government staffing challenge

Brexit has required the creation of two new departments, and existing departments are likely to need more workers

Parents reap benefits from tech

Technology gives parents control over where and when they work and a greater ability to manage non-work commitments

Firms should tailor LGBT strategies according to country

Speakers at HR Tech World discussed pragmatism in implementing LGBT policies abroad

Gender pay gap 'not an issue' to a quarter

Men in senior positions were much less likely to see the gender pay gap as an issue than women

Age is biggest barrier to career progression

One in five (20%) British workers cited their age as their biggest career obstacle

Academic bar higher for female leaders

Russell Group and Ivy League graduate leaders more likely to be female

Half say tech sector biased against women

Encouragingly, the study suggests those that recognise the gravity of the situation are taking steps to address it

Virgin Money reports gender pay gap early

The company has publicly reported on both pay gaps and the number of women it has in senior roles

Helping women rise from the 'pinched middle' to the top

In consulting top jobs are still held by men. How can organisations hold onto their best women?

Only a third of high earners under 30 are women

It is concerning that the high earners gap exists across generations for womens

Low-paid parents earn £1.96 an hour after childcare costs

Low-paid full-time workers can spend up to 45% of their disposable income on childcare

Why firms are embracing neurodiversity

Companies are increasingly focusing on neurodiverse candidates, such as those with autism