Gentoo named ‘gay friendly’ employer of the year

A business whose services include providing social housing and environmental design has topped a chart of the 100 best ‘gay friendly’ employers.

Almost one in three senior executives dismiss gender diversity

Almost a third of senior executives doubt the value of gender diversity in the boardroom, research has suggested.

Apprenticeships: 'huge inequality' as women more likely to train for low-paid jobs

Women apprentices are far more likely to end up in low-paid jobs as a result of training in "female-dominated" sectors, a report published today has found.

Women need more than mentoring to reach the top, says MOJ permanent secretary

To help promote top female talent, organisations need to “do more than mentor”, Ursula Brennan, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, said yesterday.

Shadow chancellor urges business to respond to female progression survey

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has urged businesses to respond to the biggest survey ever attempted into women’s experiences of work.

Women on boards: Quotas are a quick fix and only short-term

On the face of it, the fact the proportion of women on FTSE 100 and 250 boards has increased since 2011 is progress. However, the figures behind this headline trend reveal the change has been almost...

Nick Clegg: Working mothers feel "shoved aside" in the workplace

Businesses must "dramatically change" working practices to prevent mothers feeling "shoved aside" when returning to work, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, has said.

Germany to introduce boardroom quotas for women

German companies listed on the stock exchange will need to ensure at least 30% of their supervisory board is made up of women from 2016, the German Government has announced.

HSBC boss criticises bank as 'too pale and male'

The head of HSBC has called for a change in its workplace practices and culture, claiming the banking giant is "too pale and male for our own good".

More women in Britain’s boardrooms than ever before, Cranfield research finds

Women now account for 19% of FTSE 100 and 15% of FTSE 250 board positions, a report from Cranfield School of Management has found.

NHS board achieves 50:50 gender split

An NHS foundation trust has achieved a 50:50 gender split at board level, while the private sector is still 6% off reaching its target of 25% of women on company listed boards by 2015.

Ethnic minorities need business role models to reach board level

Sandra Kerr (pictured), national campaign director of Race for Opportunity (RFO), has called on UK employers to embrace ethnic diversity and help create role models to increase the number of ethnic...