Men see themselves as much the victims of gender discrimination as women, survey reveals

One in six workers in the UK - 17% - believe that men and women are treated differently in the workplace, according to the annual Attitudes to Work study from IFF Research.

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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.

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Embedding diversity is a commercial imperative, finds Opportunity Now survey

Despite the difficult economic climate, employers see the creation of more inclusive and diverse workplaces as a business imperative that will give them competitive advantage, according to a new...

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.

Is HR doing enough to encourage women to climb up the ranks?

The theme of International Women’s Day this year – ‘Equal access to education, training, science and technology’ – has put a spotlight on the traditionally male-dominated technology industry.

Mitie launches its first diversity week

Mitie has launched its first Diversity Week running from the 7th -11th March.

HR reaction to Lord Davies report into women on the board

Lord Davies unveiled his Independent Review into Women on Boards this morning. Here is what the HR sector thinks...

UK making 'glacial progress' towards gender equality, says ILM survey

Almost three-quarters of women (73%) believe the glass ceiling exists and say there are still barriers for women looking to be appointed to senior management and board-level positions in the UK,...

Diversity is a no-brainer, says Bank of America

Critics claim it can give some candidates an unfair advantage, but Geri Thomas, the global diversity and inclusion executive from the Bank of America, believes diversity recruitment is all about...

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Gender pay gap closes, according to Office of National Statistics

The Office of National Statistics has revealed that the gender pay gap has decreased to 10.2% during 2010.

Women in private sector feel greater sense of loyalty to employers than men

Research has suggested that women are more likely to feel a sense of loyalty to their employers.

Positive discrimination for women but U-turn over plans to force employers to disclose gender pay differences

Equal pay groups are said to be "dismayed" at the Government's U-turn changing its original plan to force companies to disclose their gender pay difference. Now they will only make such requirements...