Sajid Javid: Remove small criminal offences from job applications

Job applicants with criminal records may not have to disclose small and minor offences to employers under new proposals from the home secretary

Discrimination and mental health issues rife in tech

High levels of discrimination based on gender, ethnicity and neurodiversity persist in the technology sector, according to research

Is positive action always a positive thing?

Employers must be careful not to leave themselves open to discrimination claims from groups that haven't been prioritised in diversity efforts

Sexual harassment training at The Global Fund

In our new series of international case studies we learn from HR initiatives at organisations around the globe

Gender pay gaps: Three ways to eliminate barriers to progress

Career progression, flexible working, and empowering women are all key areas to focus on

Preparing for Brexit-related harassment

On 23 March hundreds of thousands of people marched in protest against Brexit, and a petition to revoke Article 50 has attracted more than 5.5 million signatures, showing tension is at an all-time...

BBC equal pay investigation: Is the EHRC becoming more proactive?

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)'s investigation into the BBC over equal pay is arguably one of the most high-profile investigations the body has undertaken

Third have taken no action on gender pay gap

This International Women's Day the Young Women’s Trust is calling for positive action and transparency on salaries

Legal-ease: Sexual harassment by leaders

Dealing with allegations of sexual harassment against senior leaders

Age discrimination biggest obstacle to re-entering employment

People out of work want more guidance on the jobs they should apply for

Double standards stunting female career progression

Women face greater challenges to career progression, but male employees are less aware of gendered double standards

Businesses rejecting ‘maternity-age’ candidates

As the government pledges to increase rights for pregnant women at work, new research reveals discrimination against ‘maternity-age’ women