London Borough of Hackney has more ethnic minority staff among its high earners than any other council

More than a quarter (27%) of the top 5% earners employed by Hackney council in all services - except education - hail from ethnic minorities, putting it at the top of the English league for highest...

Firms increase quality of customer service and market share through diversity initiatives

Employers have recognised that diversity and inclusivity in the workplace will help them weather the recession.

Working beyond 65 can stave off dementia and Alzheimer's disease

This week, researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at Kings College revealed working beyond normal retirement age might help stave off dementia. The study suggests a significant link between later...

Fire service turns spotlight on women as part of equality drive

West Midlands Fire Service held a networking event to promote gender equality in the organisation and show the increasing contribution made by its female employees.

Exclusive: Business leaders warn HR directors to keep their foot on the "equality pedal" during recession

Companies must ensure equality does not "slide down the top table agenda" during the recession, HR directors and diversity champions were warned yesterday.

New online diversity training for staff at West London Mental Health NHS Trust

West London Mental Health NHS Trust has launched an online diversity training module to ensure assessment processes are more easily managed.

Single Equality Bill will bring gender pay inequalities out into the open

The Single Equality Bill, published today, will mean employers must reveal how salaries of their male staff compare with their female colleagues'.

Two thirds of business not taking action on gender pay gaps

With the Equality Bill due to be published today (27th April), research by DLA Piper finds nearly two-thirds of businesses have still not reviewed gender pay gaps.

Exclusive: Metropolitan Police HR director advocates accountability through diversity

Increasing diversity in the Metropolitan Police is essential to making it more accountable, says HR director Martin Tiplady.

Selected police forces are guinea pigs for equality standard designed to improve skills and diversity

The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) is running trials of an equality standard with 11 police forces to help them make better use of resources, increase staff retention and build a more...

Only a third of senior-level roles held by women, says UK Commission for Employment and Skills

If employers made the most of female staff, it could add 23 billion to the UK economy, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Acas guide offers free guide to implementing and monitoring equality and diversity policies

Employment regulations service Acas has launched an equality and diversity guide for employers on the role monitoring plays in the workplace.