Gender

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for menopausal women?

Menopause…I know. It’s been done to death. For those women suffering, it hasn't even started.

How can we encourage more men to be involved in DEI practices?

The D&I Clinic is a space for HR professionals to anonymously air their challenging D&I questions. Our guest expert Nadia Nagamootoo discusses men’s role in creating equity at work.

Q&A: How BAT is advancing gender equity

British American Tobacco's (BAT) initiative to build a diverse, inclusive culture has been recognised with inclusion in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Why the workplace just isn’t working for all women

With concerns over the rising cost of living and talk of recession in the air, we need as much economic prosperity as is humanly possible right now.

What should HR focus on to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day?

Observing International Women’s Day and the theme of #EmbraceEquity this year, HR magazine asked experts what HR should focus on to advance gender inclusivity and equity in the workplace.

Cost of living crisis affecting women more than men

Women in the UK are significantly more likely than men to earn less than a real Living Wage, leaving them vulnerable to the cost of living crisis.

UK ranks fifth globally for progress on gender equality

Gender equality has seen steady but significant progress around the world, according to new research.

Government’s ‘anti-strike’ bill discriminates against women

The government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, which seeks to set minimum service levels during periods of industrial action, will disproportionately impact women who already face...

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.

D&I Clinic: Stuck in neutral?

Q. We’re concerned about using gender neutral as a term – isn’t a sense of individuality essential to creating a culture of belonging?

Women won't reach pension parity until 2028

Women in the UK will not reach the same pension savings as men until 2028, according to a Freedom of Information request from pension consultancy Broadstone.