Gen Y women to break glass ceiling before men, says whitepaper

Women born in Gen Y (between 1980 and 1994) are more likely to break the 'glass ceiling' of employment as their attributes are more suited to modern leadership requirements than men, according to a...

Diversity and meritocracy ‘go hand-in-hand’, says Prudential CEO

Diverse and meritocratic organisations will ultimately be more successful in a global marketplace, Prudential CEO Tidjane Thiam has said.

Gender, lies and statistics – busting myths on gender diversity

Equality in the workplace is still plagued by misconceptions. However, impressive progress has been made and the tide is turning. Our webinar panel discusses how far gender diversity has come.

Nestlé named most inclusive employer at European Diversity Awards

Nestlé's French division took the award for the most inclusive employer in the European Diversity Awards last night.

Race for Opportunity director welcomes boardroom ethnicity focus

Pledges by both government and opposition politicians to address the issues of ethnic representation in the boardroom are a welcome step but "only the start", according to Race for Opportunity...

BITC announces winners of Race for Opportunity awards

The winners of the Business in the Community (BITC) Race for Opportunity awards were announced last night in a ceremony at the Park Lane Hilton in London.

Egon Zehnder sets target for 25 female FTSE 100 CEOs

Executive search firm Egon Zehnder has announced its commitment to seeing 25 female CEOs in the FTSE 100 by 2025.

Getting headhunters on board with diversity

The 2015 women on boards target is creeping closer. But are headhunters helping or hindering gender diversity?

How awards are like a good tikka masala

Recognition gives people confidence and a platform for achieving even greater success. Although there's a plethora of awards around today, they're all invaluable, says Pinky Lilani.

HoL committee advises government to oppose EU gender quotas

A House of Lords (HoL) committee has urged the government to oppose European Union plans to introduce a 40% quota of women on boards by 2020.

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Employers' manifesto calls for 'mandatory reporting' on diversity

A manifesto launched by the Employers' Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) has called for the government to introduce mandatory company reporting on diversity and inclusion.

Construction industry not 'monoculture', says Crossrail HRD

Companies in the construction industry should be "shining a light on good practice" to attract diverse talent, according to Crossrail HR director Valerie Todd.