Avoiding virtue signalling on International Women's Day

You’re a business considering sharing content in support of International Women’s Day (IWD). By all means take action, but first, take note.

Case study: Grant Thornton's choose-your-own bank holidays

Professional services firm Grant Thornton has begun offering flexible bank holidays. Nosa Omoigui finds out how it has been a boon for inclusivity.

Childcare costs forcing mothers to quit work

Three quarters (76%) of mothers who pay for childcare say it no longer makes financial sense for them to work, a study by mothers’ rights campaign group Pregnant then Screwed has shown.

UK ranks fifth globally for progress on gender equality

Gender equality has seen steady but significant progress around the world, according to new research.

Bus driver with Asperger's wins payout after harassment campaign

A bus driver with Asperger’s syndrome has won more than £30,000 in compensation in an employment tribunal after being harassed and repeatedly victimised.

What do inclusive cultures really look like?

Workplaces may be more diverse than ever, but true inclusion remains a pipedream for many

D&I Clinic: Ask all the right questions

Q: How can HR and diversity and inclusion (D&I) teams encourage senior leadership buy-in?

Neglected talent pools key to boosting workforce participation

Women with children, disabled people, and traditionally post-retirement age workers hold the key to boosting employment participation rates according to new research published by the Resolution...

Government’s ‘anti-strike’ bill discriminates against women

The government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, which seeks to set minimum service levels during periods of industrial action, will disproportionately impact women who already face...

Organisations should open their eyes and doors to disability inclusivity

As a parent of a child with disability, navigating a full-time career has raised an array of challenges. From attending doctors’ appointments to balancing the day-to-day complexities of my daughter’s...

McDonald's under supervision from human rights watchdog

McDonald’s has signed a binding agreement with Britain’s human rights watchdog to tackle inadequate handling of sexual harassment complaints made by its UK staff.

Ethnic minority workers failing to take up workplace pensions

Just 25% of workers from ethnic minorities have a workplace pension, well below the national rate of 38%.