Junior managers more cynical on diversity and inclusion

The Roffey Park 2015 Management Agenda reveals employees in more junior positions are more likely to view diversity as a ‘tick box’ exercise.

Lack of career advice breeds 'low aspirations'

Only half of young people (aged between 14- and 24-years-old) receive any formal career advice, leading to many having low career aspirations, according to research by the Chartered Management...

Ban the box ‘part of wider diversity agenda’, says Carillion HRD

A decision not to remove those with a criminal record at the application stage is part of a wider effort not to unfairly exclude any type of jobseeker, according to Carillion group HR director Janet...

Employers' manifesto calls for 'mandatory reporting' on diversity

A manifesto launched by the Employers' Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) has called for the government to introduce mandatory company reporting on diversity and inclusion.

Construction industry not 'monoculture', says Crossrail HRD

Companies in the construction industry should be "shining a light on good practice" to attract diverse talent, according to Crossrail HR director Valerie Todd.

Linklaters receives first ever NES accreditation

Global law firm Linklaters is the first organisation to achieve certification against the National Equality Standard (NES) – an initiative that helps organisations promote diversity and inclusion in...

Lack of workplace diversity deters 69% of young people

A lack of diversity would deter 69% of young people (aged between 12 and 25 years old) from working for a particular company, according to research by social enterprise MyKindaCrowd.

Employers must engage 'forgotten talent pool', says HSBC head of emerging talent

Businesses must take practical steps to connect with young jobseekers if they are to fill skills gaps, according to HSBC's head of emerging talent in Europe, John Morewood.

Gender diversity only 'tip of the iceberg', says Helena Morrissey

Workplace diversity programmes should look beyond gender and towards other areas such as age and social mobility, according to Newton Investments CEO Helena Morrissey.

Employers have "forgotten" how to recruit young people, says UKCES CEO

Many businesses are no longer ready hire and develop young people, UK Commission for Employment and Skills chief executive Michael Davis said yesterday.

Vicky Pryce: Ex-offenders deserve level playing field

Economist Vicky Pryce speaks to Arvind Hickman about why jobseekers with criminal records deserve an equal chance, and the value to business and society of providing employment to ex-offenders.

Five reasons to ban the box

Business in the Community's Ban the Box campaign aims to level the playing field for jobseekers with criminal records. Here are five reasons why the campaign makes sense.