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).

Guide for employers on meeting needs of Muslim staff during Ramadan

Employers Forum on Belief (EFB) has launched a guide to help employers understand the needs of Muslim staff during Ramadan.

Law firm Bond Pearce to provide diversity training to employees

Bond Pearce is offering diversity training to its staff as part of the Law Society's diversity charter.

Employers must make a sustained commitment to racial equality in the workplace

Organisations such as BT and the Ministry of Defence, both winners in our 2009 race diversity index, are leading the way in race diversity policies. They should be celebrated for putting race firmly...

BT tops UK list of race-friendly employers

BT is the most race-friendly organisation in the UK, according to Race for Opportunity.

London borough launches training programme to rectify shortage of minority ethnic head teachers

Wandsworth Borough Council has recognised a shortage of black and Asian head teachers in the borough and has launched a bespoke coaching programme to rectify the situation.

London Borough of Hackney has more ethnic minority staff among its high earners than any other council

More than a quarter (27%) of the top 5% earners employed by Hackney council in all services - except education - hail from ethnic minorities, putting it at the top of the English league for highest...

Firms increase quality of customer service and market share through diversity initiatives

Employers have recognised that diversity and inclusivity in the workplace will help them weather the recession.

Exclusive: Business leaders warn HR directors to keep their foot on the "equality pedal" during recession

Companies must ensure equality does not "slide down the top table agenda" during the recession, HR directors and diversity champions were warned yesterday.

New online diversity training for staff at West London Mental Health NHS Trust

West London Mental Health NHS Trust has launched an online diversity training module to ensure assessment processes are more easily managed.

Exclusive: Metropolitan Police HR director advocates accountability through diversity

Increasing diversity in the Metropolitan Police is essential to making it more accountable, says HR director Martin Tiplady.

Selected police forces are guinea pigs for equality standard designed to improve skills and diversity

The National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) is running trials of an equality standard with 11 police forces to help them make better use of resources, increase staff retention and build a more...