Leading in an age of automation and AI

The Association of MBAs’ Employers Forum covered leadership qualities in a future of AI, the gender pay gap and employer branding

Making diversity training effective

While there may not be a magic bullet to ensure we all get along, effective diversity training can help

STEM firms should engage with children to solve skills shortage

Campaigns to encourage more people, especially women, into STEM fields should start in the classroom

Gender equality: Private sector must recognise its crucial role

The UN Women's deputy executive director highlighted the importance of CEO buy-in and of training

No immigration clarity from Queen's Speech

Few details were forthcoming on an immigration Bill, workers' rights or corporate governance

Returnships, coming to a business near you

The government has pledged £5 million for 'returnships' aimed mainly at getting women back to work

Creating a culture of inclusion at 3M

Our approach is not about box-ticking. It is a long-term, authentic determination to change attitudes

Taboo health conditions stall women's workplace productivity

A range of gynaecological and reproductive conditions are holding women back at work

Female CEOs double board gender diversity

Just 20% of UK board positions are held by women, along with 3% of chair roles

SPL take-up remains low

Research thought to be the biggest of its kind found lack of awareness and affordability are still key issues

Young people think apprenticeships are for 'male' industries

Parents also assume apprenticeships are more prevalent in 'male' sectors

Gender diversity and global mobility

While women make up about 40% of the global workforce, only 15-25% of international assignees are women