Women on boards proposals will not include mandatory quotas

As the European Commission is set to unveil plans to boost women on company boards, but it will not include mandatory female quotas.

Disconnect between intention and reality on diversity and inclusion, says survey

Less than one-third of executives believe their companies have made good progress in promoting diversity and inclusion (D&I) relative to ethnicity, age, disability or sexual orientation, according to...

HR magazine's diversity survey: UK still has a way to go

Over the summer months, London became the centre of the world, says David Woods.

Unsupported women on boards risk becoming 'surrogate men', says Unilever boss

A supportive and learning network for senior women is required to prevent them becoming “surrogate men” and adopting the leadership behaviours of the men around them, Tracey Rogers, managing director...

Are quotas needed to ensure gender balance in the boardroom?

The UK Government argues that a "voluntary approach" to addressing the gender imbalance is making significant headway. We are currently on course to see more than 25% of board appointments held by...

Vive la différence on diversity, urges global study

Both male and female corporate directors were found to be in striking alignment on economic challenges facing their companies – but differ sharply when it comes to board diversity.

Intergenerational workplace needs innovative workspace solutions

By 2020, Generation Y will comprise over 50% of the workforce, while baby boomers will have declined to just 23%. What does this mean for how our workplace operates?

LGBT message lost in translation, says survey

Almost three in five lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) women in finance worldwide have been made uncomfortable by jokes or statements in the past two years, according to research into LGBT...

Miriam O’Reilly vs the BBC

The BBC bit off more than it could chew when it dropped Miriam O'Reilly (pictured) from Countryfile. A tribunal found Auntie guilty of age discrimination – and O'Reilly hasn't let it forget the fact.

EU proposals on quotas for women slammed by the UK

The UK Government has reacted strongly to a proposal by the EU commission to have more women in the boardroom.

Exclusive diversity survey: HRDs talk the talk but don't follow through with strategy

HR decision-makers in the UK are paying lip service to diversity strategy, but they are not following this through with strategic action, HR magazine can exclusively reveal.

No country for old men – and women? The end of default retirement need not be a burden to employers

It is one of the least surprising trends of recent times, already recognised and analysed: the demographic shift that means all societies in the developed world will include a growing proportion of...