Is the rise of meritocracy good or bad?

The view that all men are born equal is still popular. But evidence that nature is as important as nurture has been mounting

Social mobility in HR: One practitioner's journey

Charles Stanley valued the diversity in thought, attitude, background and approach Donna Hewitson could bring to the role

Breaking the class ceiling

Class is Britain's forgotten strand of D&I. But we must ensure someone's background doesn't hinder their success

Ex-offenders: An untapped talent pool?

What do employers considering applicants with criminal records need to bear in mind?

Authenticity is being your best authentic professional self

A balance between bringing your 'whole self' to work and professional standards must be maintained

Making diversity training effective

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

Hot topic: Improving social mobility, part two

Much was said before the general election around improving social mobility, by both the Conservatives and Labour

London PR agency provides housing for interns to boost social mobility

Communications firm Golin is helping its interns with their accommodation costs

Inclusivity goes beyond organisational boundaries

A HRD Summit panel discussed the importance of engaging with local communities and inclusive leadership

My New Year's resolution for HR: Get D&I right

D&I stayed in the spotlight last year but there's still a way to go. What should HR start, stop and continue doing?

Only 20% of students expect to secure dream job

The financial crisis, Brexit, and global politics have taken their toll on Gen Z students' job expectations

Ann Pickering: Diversity must be HR's focus for 2017

HR needs to focus on diversity and inclusion with renewed energy in 2017, says O2 HRD Ann Pickering