Women on boards: progress so far

Britain’s top boardrooms are on track to meet the women on boards target, but this is only the start of the journey to create diverse and transparent organisations.

Identify those with gravitas to increase boardroom diversity

In all the discussion around the lack of diversity in Britain’s boardrooms, there has been little mention of gravitas. Although a critical skill at senior levels, there is still a perception that it...

Crossrail: Inside a values-led project

Shared values, skills shortages, and diversity: The Crossrail story

Organisations need ‘integrated programmes’ to retain older workers

Organisations need “integrated programmes” and formal policies to ensure they retain and make the most of older workers, according to research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.

Disabled graduates fear discrimination

More than three-quarters (77%) of disabled graduates fear employers will discriminate against them, a survey by Great With Disability has found.

Diversity in the modern media agency

Media agencies aren't what they used to be. They now offer such a wide variety of services that they've become as exciting and vibrant as the traditional advertising agencies that used to be such...

Our future leaders want to combine work and life

The next generation prize flexibility at work. As HR practitioners we must embrace and encourage varied working patterns, and offer solutions with more freedom.

Age discrimination a ‘widespread problem’, says government’s older workers champion

Age discrimination and unconscious bias are “widespread problems” in the UK, according to a report from the government’s business champion for older workers Ros Altmann.

Number of unemployed young people from BAME communities up 50%

The number of unemployed young people from ethnic minorities has risen by almost 50% since 2010, according to figures from the Labour party.

Making it happen for International Women's Day

International Women’s Day (IWD), held annually on 8 March, represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the world. This year’s theme is ‘Make it Happen’, its aim is to...

Five top tips to close the gender gap

While there's no magic formula to instantly close the gender gap that exists in male-dominated industries, here are five top tips for encouraging more qualified women into these sectors.

Perceptions of gender inequality more pronounced in UK

UK women have stronger perceptions of gender inequality than their global peers, research from Hays has found.