HR Excellence Awards 2012 – Best Workplace Diversity: Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell (IM) is proud to celebrate the diversity of its people, its customers and the areas in which it operates.

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The end of all silos? Equalities minister pledges to support businesses to take the right steps to promote diversity

“Different organisations face different challenges in promoting equality and need to find the best solution for their business,” the minister for equalities Lynn Featherstone has said.

Northern Trust’s senior management leads on diversity and inclusion

Northern Trust’s client needs and expectations are as diverse as the clients themselves and it is critical that we employ people who understand those needs.

Business should end 'intolerance of homosexuality', says Lord Browne

The former CEO of BP, Lord Browne of Madingley, who was forced to resign from the company in 2007 because he committed perjury related to his own homosexuality, has spoken up about anti-gay...

Olympics Special 5/7: diversity-focused recruitment and a vision to inspire social change

A vision to inspire lasting social change was central to London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Half of employees view diversity programmes as a PR stunt, according to Adecco

Almost half of UK workers think that employers’ diversity programmes are “only designed to attract good PR”, according to research published this morning from Adecco Group’s Unlocking Britain’s...

Hilton Hotels brings in Chickenshed Theatre Company to promote diversity among senior managers

Chickenshed the theatre company is working with 70 senior managers who work for Hilton Hotels in the United States and who are in the UK for a conference.

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Stonewall names Ernst & Young as top employer for gay and bisexual staff

Ernst & Young has topped the list of Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2012 for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff

BITC and Mitie urge employers to develop diversity and inclusion policies for their supply chains

Business in the Community (BITC) and Mitie have joined forces to urge business to work only with suppliers with diversity and equality policies.

HR takes up the challenge to bring diversity to the boardroom

Over the past decade, organisations have increasingly trumpeted their policies to try to entice people from different backgrounds to join their ranks.

CBI backs code for companies to ‘comply or explain’ on diversity

The CBI yesterday called on the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to get on with making changes to the UK’s Corporate Governance Code to boost the number of women on boards.

Diversity: interview with Fiona Cannon, director of diversity and inclusion at Lloyds Banking Group

The statue of Lady Justice on top of the Central Criminal Court – the Old Bailey – in London has become a striking symbol of equality, as she stands proudly emblazoned in gold, holding a set of scales...