Olympics Special 5/7: diversity-focused recruitment and a vision to inspire social change

A vision to inspire lasting social change was central to London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Half of employees view diversity programmes as a PR stunt, according to Adecco

Almost half of UK workers think that employers’ diversity programmes are “only designed to attract good PR”, according to research published this morning from Adecco Group’s Unlocking Britain’s...

Hilton Hotels brings in Chickenshed Theatre Company to promote diversity among senior managers

Chickenshed the theatre company is working with 70 senior managers who work for Hilton Hotels in the United States and who are in the UK for a conference.

News

David Fairhurst: we can no longer afford to be blind to the skills and experience older workers can bring

In Japan, during a recent business trip, I was invited by my host to taste something from a selection of the finest ‘sashimi’, which discerning HR gourmands will know is basically pieces of raw meat –...

Employer forums on age and belief to relaunch as Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

The Employers Forums on Age and Belief (EFA and EFB) are to join together in October and relaunch as the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI).

CBI backs code for companies to ‘comply or explain’ on diversity

The CBI yesterday called on the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to get on with making changes to the UK’s Corporate Governance Code to boost the number of women on boards.

Diversity: interview with Fiona Cannon, director of diversity and inclusion at Lloyds Banking Group

The statue of Lady Justice on top of the Central Criminal Court – the Old Bailey – in London has become a striking symbol of equality, as she stands proudly emblazoned in gold, holding a set of scales...

Diversity is focus of September’s HR Summit US 2011

Variety is the spice of life. And as a growing number of progressive businesses are now realising, diversity can also provide the cornerstone to a high-performing workforce.

Features

Challenges HR faces with generation gaps

There are lots of 47 to 65 year olds in all organisations. These are the baby boomers and many of them are starting to retire.

Older workers: the jam in the inter-generational sandwich?

Older workers could prove to be a new and unique resource, but risk being squeezed by pressures from their children, parents and employers, according to research from Kingston University.

NHS Employers names its 17 diversity partners

The NHS Employers organisation has named the 17 NHS trusts that have been awarded its Equality and Diversity Partner status for 2011/12.

Raising retirement age leads to career concerns in employees aged over 45

Proposals to raise the retirement age are fueling fears that employees over 45 will become more vulnerable to redundancy, research has suggested.