Number of female directors rockets over the past five years, says study

The number of female UK directors has risen to five million compared with 4.3 million in 2007, with the increase in female directors outstripping men: 24% compared to 15%, according to a study...

Unblocking female talent pipeline could bring UK business £5bn a year, says recruiter

UK business could potentially benefit by £5 billion a year if companies unblocked the talent pipeline for their 500,000 female middle managers, according to a report published today by talent...

EU's 40% quota for women on boards by 2020 may not be reached because of rigid career structures and inflexible working hours, says study

Rigid career structures and inflexible long working hours are standing in the way of women progressing to board levels, according to a study published today by Talking Talent.

Women on boards proposals will not include mandatory quotas

As the European Commission is set to unveil plans to boost women on company boards, but it will not include mandatory female quotas.

Disconnect between intention and reality on diversity and inclusion, says survey

Less than one-third of executives believe their companies have made good progress in promoting diversity and inclusion (D&I) relative to ethnicity, age, disability or sexual orientation, according to...

HR magazine's diversity survey: UK still has a way to go

Over the summer months, London became the centre of the world, says David Woods.

Unsupported women on boards risk becoming 'surrogate men', says Unilever boss

A supportive and learning network for senior women is required to prevent them becoming “surrogate men” and adopting the leadership behaviours of the men around them, Tracey Rogers, managing director...

Are quotas needed to ensure gender balance in the boardroom?

The UK Government argues that a "voluntary approach" to addressing the gender imbalance is making significant headway. We are currently on course to see more than 25% of board appointments held by...

Vive la différence on diversity, urges global study

Both male and female corporate directors were found to be in striking alignment on economic challenges facing their companies – but differ sharply when it comes to board diversity.

Intergenerational workplace needs innovative workspace solutions

By 2020, Generation Y will comprise over 50% of the workforce, while baby boomers will have declined to just 23%. What does this mean for how our workplace operates?

LGBT message lost in translation, says survey

Almost three in five lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) women in finance worldwide have been made uncomfortable by jokes or statements in the past two years, according to research into LGBT...

Miriam O’Reilly vs the BBC

The BBC bit off more than it could chew when it dropped Miriam O'Reilly (pictured) from Countryfile. A tribunal found Auntie guilty of age discrimination – and O'Reilly hasn't let it forget the fact.