Half of British women admit it's impossible to 'have it all', O2 study finds

About half of women admit it's "impossible" to combine a happy home life with a fulfilling career, according to a study published by telecommunications giant O2.

Career in technology 'not sexy' enough for girls, says VP of the European Commission

Governments and employers must do more to help attract young female talent into the technology industry, according to vice president of the European Commission, Neelie Kroes (pictured).

Cross-generational conflict caused by communication breakdown, says Peer 1 Hosting HRD

The arrival of Generation Z (born 1996 onwards) into the workplace means employers have to manage five generations of workers for the first time.

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Building a truly inclusive organisation

As evidence continues to support the idea that a diverse workforce leads to more profitable and innovative companies, the next big challenge is to manage inclusion, something many organisations are...

HR challenges of dealing with a five-generational workforce

The arrival of Generation Z (born 1996 onwards) into the workplace means employers for the first time have to manage five generations of workers.

CEO Sodexo UK: Introduce quotas for women on boards

Debbie White, CEO of hospitality giant Sodexo UK and Ireland, has said she supports the introduction of quotas for women on boards.

Getting women into male-dominated sectors

A Women’s Business Council report released last month stated that increasing the number of women in the workforce would dramatically boost the UK’s economic growth. It added that if women were...

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Increase in diversity in FTSE350 board appointments

FTSE350 boards showed increased diversity with their appointments in 2012, according to research from executive search firm Korn/Ferry Whitehead Mann.

Diverse teams make better business decisions and therefore do better business

On 4 June, I addressed a diverse audience of business people at the London launch of The Two Percent Club – which addresses the imbalance of talent at the top of British companies – for which Ernst &...

How to get more women into top positions

A Women's Business Council report released last month stated that increasing the number of women in a workforce would dramatically boost the UK's economic growth.

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IT and engineering sectors facing 'unacceptable levels' of gender imbalance

There is a large and increasing gap in the number of male and female apprentices on IT and engineering schemes.

Understanding the business benefits of cognitive diversity

The continued economic down-turn has narrowed the options in the pursuit of competitive advantage. Investment has been pared back and workforces are running very lean.