Gender

Women underestimating impact of reduced working hours on their pensions

Just a third (34%) of women have considered the impact reducing working hours could have on their pension contributions, compared to 62% of men according to research from think tank Phoenix Insights.

Diversity and inclusion an afterthought for nearly half of employers

Just under half (47%) of UK employers don't have a dedicated diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in place, according to research from the CIPD and recruitment agency Reed.

Employers warned to mind the gender gap in hybrid work

Hybrid work has had a positive impact on the workforce, yet its sustainability will be down to employers’ awareness of the risks it brings.

Stonewall denies militancy charge over Equality Index guidelines

LGBT+ charity Stonewall has received criticism for its Workplace Equality Index guidelines, which suggest companies could give multiple email accounts to gender fluid workers.

Employee experience of hybrid work depends on gender

Workers’ experience of hybrid work may differ depending on gender, according to a poll by educational charity The Female Lead.

Hot topic part two: Do diverse hires lead to more inclusive policies?

Succeeding Boris Johnson, prime minister Liz Truss has been hailed for appointing one of the most diverse cabinets in UK history.

Hot topic part one: Do diverse hires lead to more inclusive policies?

Succeeding Boris Johnson, new prime minister Liz Truss has been hailed for appointing one of the most diverse cabinets in UK history.

Benevolent sexism in the workplace – what it is and its impact on women

A well-meaning CEO admitted recently in conversation that he ruled a woman executive out of the running for a more senior role. The job required a move abroad and the CEO felt it might be too much for...

Non-binary representation boosted by targets

Non-binary employees are better represented in the workplace when backed by an organisation which sets goals specifically to help them.

"Pushy" solicitor wins unfair dismissal tribunal

A London solicitor has been awarded £150,000 after successful claims of unfair dismissal, sex discrimination, inequality of pay and victimisation at an employment tribunal.

Millions more women in work than a decade ago

There are two million more women in employment in the UK than there were in 2010, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Costco and Swissport fail to report gender pay gap on time

Wholesale shopping company Costco and aviation company Swissport are among 28 businesses yet to report their gender pay gap data for 2021/22 to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).