Gender equality at Ford: 50 years since the Dagenham strikes

Fifty years on from the historic strike in Dagenham, Ford shares how it's since led the way in championing gender balance in the workplace

The smoke and mirrors of the gender pay gap

While there has been a lot of noise around the gender pay gap and inclusivity, the danger is that this noise is lulling us into a false sense of security

Workplace banter undermining women's mental health

Women are more likely to suffer low confidence and mental health issues as a result of workplace banter, according to research

PwC to ban all-male shortlists

PwC has banned all-male shortlists for jobs in the UK, in an attempt to boost the number of women in senior roles

Diversity and inclusion in financial services

Promises to improve their employee mix and salary equality are only to be encouraged, but are the numbers really changing?

Working Families Best Practice Awards shortlist announced

HR magazine is a media partner for the awards and editor Jenny Roper sat on the judging panel

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Do we need a business case for LGBT inclusion?

A panel at The Economist's Pride and Prejudice LGBT Summit discussed whether organisations still need to make a business case for diversity

We must tackle entrenched sexist mindsets

The objectification of women has been around for what seems like forever with deep roots in our culture

Dame Morrissey: Gender equality at work in a "halfway house"

Organisations must move beyond issues surrounding mothers to address their cultures, according to Helena Morrissey

Flexible working stunts women's career progression

Many flexible workers feel their career progression has been limited as a result of their working patterns, according to research

Tackling Westminster’s harassment and bullying problem

Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom shares her plans for dealing with sexual harassment at Westminster

Time's up on sexual harassment in the workplace

The topic of sexual harassment crops up with depressing regularity at the moment. But there are things government and employers can do to change things for good