Motherhood pay gaps highlight inequality

Motherhood pay gaps are a global issue. New research from the International Labour Office (an UN body) explores the growing inequality between working women.

When will we talk about talent, rather than women, at the top?

Once again the issue of women in the boardroom hits the news, with the release of the updated 2015 Cranfield Female FTSE Board Report. But why are so few women represented at the top of corporate...

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

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.

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.

UK ranks 14th out of OECD countries for women in work

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.

Helena Morrissey: Quotas don’t change culture

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