'More to be done' on gender balance in oil and gas sector

Three-quarters of women working in the oil and gas sector say they feel welcome in the industry. Despite this only 45% still don't believe they receive the same recognition as men.

No progress in racial diversity at management level, finds BITC

Almost no progress has been made in increasing racial diversity in management positions since 2007, according to a report released today by Business in the Community (BITC).

Employers failing to uphold two-tick disability promises

Employers granted two-tick accreditation are failing to uphold commitments for improved conditions for disabled workers, according to an academic report.

Employers have "forgotten" how to recruit young people, says UKCES CEO

Many businesses are no longer ready hire and develop young people, UK Commission for Employment and Skills chief executive Michael Davis said yesterday.

Only 4% of power and utilities executive directors are women

A lack of gender diversity at senior management level is hampering the performance of power and utilities (P&U) companies, according to a report by professional services company EY.

Gen Y attitude to work marks shift in values, says London Business School

Ninety percent of Generation Y employees do not intend to stay with any given employer for more than five years, according to research by the London Business School (LBS).

Vicky Pryce: Ex-offenders deserve level playing field

Economist Vicky Pryce speaks to Arvind Hickman about why jobseekers with criminal records deserve an equal chance, and the value to business and society of providing employment to ex-offenders.

Five reasons to ban the box

Business in the Community's Ban the Box campaign aims to level the playing field for jobseekers with criminal records. Here are five reasons why the campaign makes sense.

Women face 'career paradox' as gender barriers remain

A study into support for women at work highlights almost half of women (44%) still face barriers at work, despite 80% saying they feel supported.

Why the Dorchester Collection protest is wrong

The protest against the Dorchester Collection (DC) over its tenuous links to Brunei’s harsh Sharia laws are misguided, ineffective and will only harm the employees of a company that has equality at...

Older workers 'not a homogenous group', says CIPD

Employers must appreciate that employees older than 50 have diverse career aims, according to CIPD public policy adviser for diversity Dianah Worman.

Cracking the code: a gender intelligent approach to developing corporate leaders

Female executives in the UK’s top companies are two times less likely to be promoted than men.