Entrepreneurship makes female founders more confident

Entrepreneurship makes 80% of female founders more confident and 87% happier, despite the challenges of running a business, research released today (7 March) has shown.

Police leader investigated over a tweet raises free speech concerns

Chief inspector Andy George, president of the National Black Police Association, is being investigated for misconduct after posting a tweet viewed as critical of the police, The Guardian reported...

Half of young people concerned they lack career skills, experience or qualifications

More than half (56%) of young people aged 16 to 25 are concerned they lack the skills, experience or qualifications to pursue the career they want, according to the King’s Trust Youth Index report.

DEI strategy must be inclusive of single parents

When we talk about working parents, who comes to mind? For many, the assumption is a two-parent household juggling responsibilities.

Male employees overestimate workplace equality

Three quarters (76%) of working men believe that men and women are paid equally, according to a new report.

Women losing jobs due to pregnancy or maternity leave reaches new high

Women are increasingly being pushed out of their jobs when pregnant, on, or returning from, maternity leave, new research has revealed.

Ramadan 2025: How HR can lead the way in supporting Muslim colleagues

Ramadan begins this weekend. Now, more than ever, HR should provide a safe and inclusive workplace for Muslim colleagues.

New rise in female representation on FTSE boards

Women are represented on 45% of FTSE 100 board roles – an increase of two percentage points from the previous year – a report has revealed.

Organisations’ biggest DEI mistakes – and how to fix them

As the backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continues, CEOs must adopt values-based leadership.

Why generational stereotypes are a leadership blind spot

With the arrival of Generation Beta, today’s youngest cohort born in 2025, we’re seeing a familiar cycle repeat: sweeping predictions from business leaders about workplace behaviours, before these...

How can HR make internships more accessible?

Creating effective, accessible and inclusive internships can be a knotty challenge. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey offers advice for employers wanting to attract interns from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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Back in style: The rise and rise of employee-led resource groups

Employee-led resource groups are back in vogue. How can inclusion-focused HR leaders use this new popularity to their advantage? Peter Crush reports.