BT, IBM and The Dow Chemical Company top diversity and gay-friendly company list

BT, IBM and The Dow Chemical Company are the most gay-friendly companies in the world, according to the International Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (IGLCC).

Law firm Bond Pearce to provide diversity training to employees

Bond Pearce is offering diversity training to its staff as part of the Law Society's diversity charter.

Employers must make a sustained commitment to racial equality in the workplace

Organisations such as BT and the Ministry of Defence, both winners in our 2009 race diversity index, are leading the way in race diversity policies. They should be celebrated for putting race firmly...

BT tops UK list of race-friendly employers

BT is the most race-friendly organisation in the UK, according to Race for Opportunity.

Westminster women not 'window dressing'

Maria Miller, shadow minister for children, schools and families, has hit out at former minister for Europe Caroline Flint's remarks that female MPs were seen as "window dressing".

Women will dominate the medical profession by 2017

The majority of doctors in hospitals and general practice will be female by 2017, according to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

London borough launches training programme to rectify shortage of minority ethnic head teachers

Wandsworth Borough Council has recognised a shortage of black and Asian head teachers in the borough and has launched a bespoke coaching programme to rectify the situation.

London Borough of Hackney has more ethnic minority staff among its high earners than any other council

More than a quarter (27%) of the top 5% earners employed by Hackney council in all services - except education - hail from ethnic minorities, putting it at the top of the English league for highest...

Firms increase quality of customer service and market share through diversity initiatives

Employers have recognised that diversity and inclusivity in the workplace will help them weather the recession.

Working beyond 65 can stave off dementia and Alzheimer's disease

This week, researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College revealed working beyond normal retirement age might help stave off dementia. The study suggests a significant link between later...

Fire service turns spotlight on women as part of equality drive

West Midlands Fire Service held a networking event to promote gender equality in the organisation and show the increasing contribution made by its female employees.

Exclusive: Business leaders warn HR directors to keep their foot on the "equality pedal" during recession

Companies must ensure equality does not "slide down the top table agenda" during the recession, HR directors and diversity champions were warned yesterday.