'Grown up' conversations needed around gender pay gap

Frank conversations are needed when addressing gender pay gaps within employers' own businesses, according to PwC head of people Gaenor Bagley

UK falls eight places in gender equality rankings

Women in the UK have seen their wages fall by an average of £2,700 over the past year – leading to the UK falling to 26th in the world for gender pay equality, according to a report by the World...

Gender, lies and statistics – busting myths on gender diversity

Equality in the workplace is still plagued by misconceptions. However, impressive progress has been made and the tide is turning. Our webinar panel discusses how far gender diversity has come.

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.

Getting headhunters on board with diversity

The 2015 women on boards target is creeping closer. But are headhunters helping or hindering gender diversity?

How awards are like a good tikka masala

Recognition gives people confidence and a platform for achieving even greater success. Although there's a plethora of awards around today, they're all invaluable, says Pinky Lilani.

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...

Women to take two-thirds of high-skilled roles over next six years

An increase in the gap between women's and men's qualifications will see women take two-thirds of high-skilled jobs across the next six years, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills...

Tackling unconscious bias in banking

Sheryl Sandberg's book Lean In made me question how inclusive banking really is. I started by taking a close look at my own company, and used the data to make organisational change.

Flexible working: Finding the right balance

New flexible working legislation could radically change the world of business. But what are the challenges and opportunities for HR?