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

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

Women are pushing themselves harder at work to get ahead than men but aren't getting noticed for their efforts, according to research

With just one week to the deadline for the second year of gender pay gap reporting and with thousands of firms yet to report, we look back at what we’ve learnt so far

Three out of five (59%) working women between the ages of 45 and 55 who are going through the menopause say it has a negative impact on them at work, according to the CIPD

There is rising gender equality in enrolment but a “mixed picture” when it comes to the beliefs men and women have of what their MBAs will help them achieve

What the law currently requires employers to do when those on maternity leave are involved in redundancy procedures

What must still be done to redress the unequal balance of male/female seniority, recognition and reward?

Three-quarters (75%) of female leaders do not believe their organisation runs an effective women in leadership mentoring programme, according to research from Reed

The government has set out proposals to increase rights for pregnant women and new mothers through protecting them against redundancy for six months after they return to work

The BBC has announced that its employees will receive additional maternity or paternity pay if their baby is born prematurely

The government has set out proposals to increase rights for pregnant women and new mothers through protecting them against redundancy for six months after they return to work