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Diversity more important than pay, say advertising graduates
A poll of 100 newly qualified young people hoping to work in the ad-industry has revealed the significant extent to which working for diverse employers now trumps pay.
Dismantling the organisational impact of white supremacy
It is easy to march for the marginalised. But to stand against a system of supremacy takes grit, authenticity and power. White supremacy serves the leaders at the top of the corporate hierarchy –...
Why data holds the key for improving gender equality in the supply chain
Women are an integral part of global supply chains, making up nearly half (43%) of the workforce. However, women continue to face discrimination in the workplace, which can affect everything from pay...
D&I clinic: Celebrating faith in an increasingly non-religious society
Q. How can you make people with faith still feel seen in the workplace in an increasingly non-religious society?
Are quotas really the answer for DE&I?
In the last 20 years, I have had the opportunity to experience first-hand the people agenda in organisations ranging from family-owned businesses to global franchises, and FTSE-listed companies with...
Disability inclusion must run through the whole employee lifecycle
The latest UK Disability Survey (June 2021) found that only a half of persons with a disability felt that their employer was flexible and made reasonable adjustments, and only a quarter felt that they...
Recent developments in employment law
Staying on top of all relevant case law and consultations pertaining to the field of HR can be difficult. Here David Ashmore and Alison Heaton provide a rundown of the most recent developments.
Getting the support you need when coming out as non-binary at work
Many of us went through a journey of self-discovery during the pandemic, and for me it was no different. It took the months of introspection brought on by lockdown to reach a place where I realised I...
Older workers hide age to beat bias
New research reveals the lengths older workers are going to in order to find work, with nearly half admitting they have had to lie about their age. But even if they are hired, they still don’t get the...
Diversity and inclusion policies lack data on return on investment
Having a diversity and inclusion policy is the least effective D&I initiative when it comes to providing any information about return on investment (ROI).
Assistive technologies can level the employment playing field for disabled people
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive Technology published a report into accessible employment for disabled individuals over the summer.
Opening up the neurodiversity conversation in recruitment
Neurodiversity is often likened to an 'invisible disability, with many of its conditions being physically unnoticeable to the general population. This commonly means it receives less attention than...