Why it pays to have gay-friendly policies

Research shows gay staff tend to stay with companies that have strong diversity policies rather than risk harassment in less progressive workplaces.

Institute urges government not to cut funding from disabled staff

Physiotherapists are urging government not to remove funding that helps public sector employees gain or remain in employment.

UK diversity management: "superficial at best"

Diversity remains a tick-box activity rather than a strategic imperative, according to research just published by the CIPD.

Fewer women reach the top

Women will not outnumber men in the boardroom until 2081, if current levels of representation continue.

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High-flying females still paid less

Female executives continue to be paid 37% less than their male counterparts.

Microsoft rewards diversity in the legal profession

Microsoft has launched a bonus scheme for its lawyers and for the external law firms it uses, to promote diversity.

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MPs in the dark about hurdles older workers face

The majority of MPs are unaware of barriers facing older workers, according to a report from The Age and Employment Network (TAEN).

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Business agrees diversity makes good corporate sense

Workplace diversity delivers real business benefits, according to a joint CBI and TUC report.

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Don't be scared of the future, says BT HR boss

HR professionals should be excited not fearful about the future of the workplace, according to BTs director of people policy, Caroline Waters.

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Met makes great strides forward in workplace diversity

The proportion of ethnic minorities employed by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has more than doubled from 3.9% in 2000 to 8.5% in 2008, while the number of female police officers has risen from...

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Editorial: Company A levels fall foul of snobbishness

The reaction surrounding the news that McDonald's, Network Rail and Flybe have been granted awarding body status was one of pure snobbery but hardly unexpected (p7,17). McDonald's took the brunt of...

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Workers under 20 are the most likely to feel age-conscious

Young peoples biggest workplace worry is their age, according to a new report.

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