New research finds motherhood still damages career prospects

More than three quarters of women feel having children has negatively affected their career progression.

Increased flexible working would help women climb to the top

Female business leaders claim it is time to 'get rid of the boys' club in business and push more flexible working policies to increase female leadership.

Government urged to remove barriers to employment for autistic people

Campaigners have called for a strategy to tackle the 'woeful' number of people with autism in unemployment, claiming the Government and Jobcentre Plus have 'condemned' people with the condition to a...

Diversity Gender: Women raise the bar

There are still very few women in leadership positions despite persuasive evidence of their positive effect on profitability. Sian Harrington looks at the gender imbalance in Britain's boardrooms.

Job applicants with ethnic minority names are still experiencing discrimination

Racial discrimination still exists towards people of ethnic minorities in the recruitment process, according to research from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

Employers need a better understanding of dyspraxia

Employers are being urged to better understand the condition of dyspraxia, after research marking Dyspraxia Week (12-16 October) revealed 35% of youngsters fear their condition will be a barrier to...

Dell female middle managers to mentor their male colleagues

Dell has launched a scheme for female employees to coach their male colleagues as part of a gender and diversity programme.

Successful female board directors are less egocentric than their male counterparts

Women in board positions have to be extra careful and confident in the valuethey add, according to a study of FTSE 100 female board directors.

British companies scoop awards for age-friendly employment policies

Three UK companies were among the 10 winners at the 2009 AARP International Innovative Employer Awards for age-friendly employment practices, presented in London yesterday (Monday).

Stonewall launches two-day leadership course for gay employees

Stonewall has launched its 2009 leadership programme for gay staff hoping to maximise their contribution to their organisation.

How men and women's perception of the gender gap differs

Both men and women believe there is a gender gap in terms of pay and career progression but there is a big disparity between their perception of the gap.

The stigma surrounding HIV and its sufferers still exists in the workplace

A fifth of employees with HIV who disclose the condition to colleagues report discrimination.