Gender

The biggest myth around meritocracy? That it exists

It's an absolute and utter con-trick that meritocracy has ever existed anytime or anywhere in history, especially if we want to go by its meaning that it's a society governed by people selected...

How to best serve LGBT+ employees

Workplace discrimination against LGBT+ members is a significant problem, with many LGBT+ employees believing their company could do more.

A man’s view on stopping misogyny at work

Misogyny is a scary word for many men. It is often described as woman-hating but the dictionary describes it as a contempt for or an ingrained prejudice against women. If it’s only associated with the...

Pandemic highlights need for gender inclusive parental leave

Volvo's announcement of 24 weeks paid parental leave for all genders highlights the shift in business mindset when it comes to employee benefits.

Targets not enough to help women into senior leadership roles

There are still too few women in senior leadership positions to drive long-term change, despite voluntary targets having boosted gender diversity on UK boards.

Case study: EY's commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ernst & Young Global, commonly known as EY, was first formed in 1989 through a merger between accounting firms Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co.

The importance of intersectionality in HR

While some great progress has been made in D&I, HR must ensure further efforts are intersectional and don’t risk putting staff in a box

Women hardest hit by changes in employment

Caring responsibilities and lack of long-term savings and pensions mean women are more likely to feel the effects of economic insecurity

Technology a mixed blessing for work/life balance

Technology can enable flexibility but issues around working culture still inhibit work/life balance for many, research has found

Women’s Business Council launches gender toolkit for CEOs

Diversity & inclusion

A toolkit aimed at male CEOs has been launched to share ideas on closing the gender pay gap

Most employees have witnessed sexism at work

Research finds gender discrimination is rife at work as business community reacts to Presidents Club harassment revelations.

Savings gap leaves women unprepared for retirement

Employee benefits

Only 23% of female workers feel financially prepared for retirement, in comparison to 36% of men