Employers to step in as menopause rejected as a protected characteristic

The UK government's rejection of calls to add menopause protections to the Equality Act shouldn’t stop businesses from creating their own policies, say women’s rights advocates and HR experts.

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Why your company needs a gender expression policy

Do you have a gender expression policy? Few companies do, but it’s one of the most powerful things you can do to demonstrate support for employees who plan to formally transition gender, or for those...

UK women call for flexibility due to fear of commuting in the dark

A majority (88%) of women have said companies should offer better flexible working options so they can commute in daylight during the winter, according to a new survey by Remote.

Best of HR books: January 2023

We delve into new book releases to find out what HR has been reading.

Gender diversity leaps at Zurich after all vacancies made part-time

Zurich UK has seen a fivefold increase in the number of female part-time hires since it started offering all roles on a part-time or flexible basis in 2019.

Diversity and inclusion an afterthought for nearly half of employers

Just under half (47%) of UK employers don't have a dedicated diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in place, according to research from the CIPD and recruitment agency Reed.

Review finds racist, misogynistic working culture in London Fire Brigade

The Independent Cultural Review of London Fire Brigade has uncovered widespread racism and misogyny within the organisation, as well as complaints of abuse from more than 2,000 anonymous members of...

Women have stopped earning for 2022, the same as in 2020

Equal Pay Day, the point in the year where women effectively stop earning relative to men because of the gender pay gap, fell on 20 November this year.

Employee experience of hybrid work depends on gender

Workers’ experience of hybrid work may differ depending on gender, according to a poll by educational charity The Female Lead.

Government urged to reform UK pensions system

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called on government to reform the UK pensions system through recommendations that could see median earners’ savings boosted by 25%.

Hot topic part two: Do diverse hires lead to more inclusive policies?

Succeeding Boris Johnson, prime minister Liz Truss has been hailed for appointing one of the most diverse cabinets in UK history.

Hot topic part one: Do diverse hires lead to more inclusive policies?

Succeeding Boris Johnson, new prime minister Liz Truss has been hailed for appointing one of the most diverse cabinets in UK history.