US President Donald Trump used executive orders to scrap his predecessor Joe Biden’s order that all federal agencies have to come up with equity plans. Trump has also ended diversity, equity and...
While many companies invest heavily in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), an often overlooked aspect disproportionately impacts professionals from diverse backgrounds.
More than three quarters (76%) of UK executives have reported that AI allows them to focus on more high-level strategic work, research commissioned by computer software TeamViewer has shown.
Despite best intentions, many people inadvertently mispronounce names. This can lead to embarrassment, exclusion or disrespect.
A diverse workforce is more engaged, creative and, ultimately, drives better business results when operating in a truly inclusive environment. So why have diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...
Robyn Le Gallais, HR manager at the Supermarket Alliance, shares her vision for the future of HR.
The term ‘older workers’ is commonly used to refer to employees aged 50 upwards. With over a third of the UK workforce now aged over 50, this terminology is not only an oversimplification but a source...
"Work on diversity needs a reset," wrote diversity consultant Simon Fanshawe, in the Sunday Times on 6 October. Do HR leaders agree?
More than half (55%) of employers reported that they do not specifically state an interest in diverse candidates in their job adverts, compared to 49% in 2023 and 48% in 2022, research from the...
It is time to ‘turn down the temperature of the debate’ on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), a new report has stated, because SME bosses are put off from adopting new working practices for...
Organisers of London’s Pride parade now require employers to commit to a year-round LGBTQ+ inclusion programme, to tackle ‘pinkwashing’ and ‘rainbowwashing’ – where an employer professes, but does not...
What does it take to win an HR Excellence Award? In the lead-up to extended deadline to enter the HR Excellence Awards 2024 (23 August), we share how last year's winners impressed the judges.
