‘Talent being overlooked’, almost half of new English jobs in London
"Organisations need to ensure that opportunities are being spread out equally across the country."
Category: Diversity News
Women underrepresented in tech industry due to lack of information
Who is promoting the idea of women working in the tech industry?
Diversity boosted by public sector confidence hitting 12 year high
However, private sector wages are expected to rise higher than the public sectors.
Disabled staff can add ‘different cognitive skills’ to your team
Employer's thoughts are changing, but still a stigma persists.
Spike in the amount of shared parental leave expected
78 per cent of HR believe there are barriers to offering flexible working.
FTSE 100 boards hit gender target but miss BAME
66 per cent of HR directors are women at FTSE 100 companies.
Diversity gap can be closed by developing talent internally
Predicted that FTSE 100 firms will not hit boardroom diversity targets until 2066.
Should managers moderate sports talk in the office?
Sports talk should not be banned but a good manager should moderate it.
UK: New high level of employment due to women in jobs
32.9 million people are now in employment in the UK.
Every level of business holds gender inequality: FTSE boards to apprenticeships
Female apprentices are more likely to be illegally paid less than the minimum wage.
EHRC release guidance and tips on how to deal with harassment
"One in four women have been victims of sexual harassment in the workplace."
‘Despite much lip service’ women still underrepresented
There has only been an increase of 2 per cent of female MPs.
Equal pay case lost by BBC against female presenter
“This case will serve as an example of a success story to female employees.”
Women enjoy their jobs more than men
However, women do feel less rewarded, developed and empowered at work than men.
Government backed initiative which promotes diversity receives support from Bupa
The Leaders As Change Agents campaign wants leaders to drive equality in businesses.