Junior managers more cynical on diversity and inclusion

The Roffey Park 2015 Management Agenda reveals employees in more junior positions are more likely to view diversity as a ‘tick box’ exercise.

Let's talk about race in the workplace

The actor Benedict Cumberbatch has come under fire for his use of the word ‘coloured’ in an interview – ironically, when talking about the lack of roles for Black British actors in the UK.

Bingham: 'Diversity should be at the heart of business'

A leading diversity campaigner has encouraged HRDs and MDs to see diversity as more than a statistic and to integrate it into the business agenda.

BITC unveils top employers for gender and race

Business in the Community (BITC) has published its annual unranked lists of the top 10 private and public sector employers for gender and racial equality.

Beyond gender diversity: Don’t forget the ‘tinted ceiling’

Focusing on gender diversity is important, however the processes, mindsets, historical context and resulting barriers that hold back women are the same as those that hold back ethnic minorities and...

Diversity and meritocracy ‘go hand-in-hand’, says Prudential CEO

Diverse and meritocratic organisations will ultimately be more successful in a global marketplace, Prudential CEO Tidjane Thiam has said.

Nestlé named most inclusive employer at European Diversity Awards

Nestlé's French division took the award for the most inclusive employer in the European Diversity Awards last night.

Race for Opportunity director welcomes boardroom ethnicity focus

Pledges by both government and opposition politicians to address the issues of ethnic representation in the boardroom are a welcome step but "only the start", according to Race for Opportunity...

BITC announces winners of Race for Opportunity awards

The winners of the Business in the Community (BITC) Race for Opportunity awards were announced last night in a ceremony at the Park Lane Hilton in London.

Employers' manifesto calls for 'mandatory reporting' on diversity

A manifesto launched by the Employers' Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) has called for the government to introduce mandatory company reporting on diversity and inclusion.

Construction industry not 'monoculture', says Crossrail HRD

Companies in the construction industry should be "shining a light on good practice" to attract diverse talent, according to Crossrail HR director Valerie Todd.

Linklaters receives first ever NES accreditation

Global law firm Linklaters is the first organisation to achieve certification against the National Equality Standard (NES) – an initiative that helps organisations promote diversity and inclusion in...