Older workers are the key to stopping the UK falling off a “workplace cliff” – caused by a lack of active labour market participants – according to Penna CEO Gary Browning.

The UK has risen four places in the latest edition of PwC’s annual Women in Work Index - but still only ranks 14th out of 27 OECD countries.

Mandatory quotas for women on boards do not lead to long-term culture change, according to Newton Investment Management CEO Helena Morrissey.

More than a quarter (28%) of businesses do not monitor the gender profile of their workforce, according to research from the CIPD.

At Sodexo people are the only asset. HR magazine met its European HR director Natalie Bickford to find out more

People over 50 have a higher chance of remaining out of work after losing a job than younger people, Business in the Community (BITC) research has suggested.

Employee networks for minority groups must be connected to the wider organisation or they risk becoming a “minority ghetto”, according to former BP CEO Lord John Browne.

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

The actor Benedict Cumberbatch has come under fire for his use of the word ‘coloured’ in an interview – ironically, when talking about the lack of roles for Black British actors in the UK.

Women should make the most of emotional intelligence (EQ) to drive their career progression, a study by Bizas Coaching & Consulting has suggested.

There should be more visible LGBT role models in business, according to Accenture group chief executive, Products Sander van ‘t Noordende.

New research outlines the strategic benefits of employing men or women in decision-making roles.