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50% from ethnic minority backgrounds face prejudice and discrimination as they enter work
A recent study conducted by the Youth Futures Foundation reveals that nearly half of the surveyed young people belonging to ethnic minority groups reported encountering prejudice or discrimination during their pursuit of employment opportunities. The extensive...
Deliveroo offers free childcare hours to riders
In a move aimed at bolstering support for its riders, Deliveroo has unveiled two significant initiatives: free childcare hours in partnership with childcare app Bubble, and an expansive education program in collaboration with Lynx Educate. These pioneering efforts...
Women out-earning men in certain occupations, new study finds
Recent research conducted by personal finance experts Wealth of Geeks has unveiled a surprising trend in the workforce: women are out-earning men in specific job roles. Analysing gender pay gap data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Wealth of Geeks...
CEO gender parity a lifetime away
A new report from leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates reveals that despite a record number of women being appointed to CEO roles globally, achieving gender parity at the highest levels of corporate leadership is still a distant goal, with an estimated...
Noise pollution in finance offices pushes women to work from home
In a recent report by Oscar Acoustics, concerning the state of workplace environments in the finance sector, it has been revealed that a significant number of women are resorting to remote work due to intolerable levels of office noise. The report, titled "The UK’s...
Nearly 20% of large employers fail to carry out gender pay gap reporting
Despite legal obligations, nearly one-fifth of large employers in the UK are failing to conduct gender pay gap reporting, according to the latest findings from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in collaboration with ADP, a leading global...
Half of neurodivergent people missing work due to lack of workplace support
In the wake of a government-backed review of autism employment, City & Guilds has unveiled its annual Neurodiversity Index 2024, shedding light on the struggles faced by neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. The report, released ahead of Neurodiversity...
3 in 4 have experienced ‘discriminatory or exclusionary’ workplace behaviour
A comprehensive study conducted by The Young Foundation, on behalf of 12 prominent professional membership and regulatory bodies, has revealed persisting challenges faced by professionals in their workplaces. Titled "Beyond Buzzwords," the report sheds light on the...
31% of businesses admit they lack neurodiversity in their workforce
In a recent study conducted by Wiley Edge, an emerging talent and reskill training provider, it has been revealed that a significant number of businesses lack neurodiversity in their tech workforce. The Diversity in Tech Report highlights a pressing issue, as 31...
Childcare costs drive mothers to set up businesses
A recent study conducted by Brunel Business School sheds light on a significant gender divide in the realm of entrepreneurship, uncovering that childcare costs are a driving force behind mothers venturing into self-employment. The research, based on a decade of UK...
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Jo Roberts: Returnships – how can you support employees re-entering the workforce?
Businesses have noticed a huge shift in work trends over the last few years, with the ‘Great Resignation’ impacting employers’ ability to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce, argues Jo Roberts. During the pandemic, swathes of workers left their jobs, taking...
Richard Holmes: What does the new British Standard for workplace menopause and menstrual health support mean?
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has launched a new standard – BS30416 – to help employers manage menopause and menstrual health in the workplace, as well as to retain women in the workplace for longer, outlines Richard Holmes. This follows recent findings from...
Clare-Louise Knox: Why we need to spark change for menstrual health in the workplace
April is Premenstrual Disorders Awareness Month, highlights Clare-Louise Knox, Are you aware that one in 20 of your female colleagues are likely to be grappling with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). In my research as a Business Psychologist, I have been shocked...
Holly Navarro: How employers can support Muslim employees during Ramadan
In today’s richly diverse society, it is essential employers demonstrate an understanding of the cultural variances of employees and foster an inclusive environment in the workplace, ensuring multi-faith workforces are listened to, respected and encouraged, argues...
Jim Moore: Salads not meltings pots: An inclusive approach to religious diversity in the workplace
You often hear employers proudly describe their multi-cultural workforce as a “melting pot," says Jim Moore. But using this analogy suggests that they may not understand what inclusion really means. In a melting pot, individual differences dissolve and unity becomes...
Steve Butler: Why overcoming ageism is essential to get the over 50s back to work.
The government is on a targeted drive to get the over 50s back to work to boost productivity and the economy. It makes a lot of sense, argues Steve Butler. The latest data shows the number of 50-64s who are economically inactive currently sits at 3.6 million, 300,000...
Ed Bailey: Moving beyond average: Championing neurodiversity to unlock talent in the workplace
In the 1950s, a social experiment set out to create an approximation of the bodies of the average American man and woman. The models became known as Norma and Norman, says Ed Bailey. Using the average person, based on average body measurements, as a proxy for a real...
Lesley Cooper: How can leaders support women’s health in the workplace?
While health and wellbeing are a key consideration for leaders, often women’s health is not appropriately supported due to misconceptions and gaps in policy that fail to recognise health issues that impact women, says Lesley Cooper. To maximise employee wellbeing,...
Meena Chander: How to eliminate discrimination in the workplace
The term discrimination refers to the mistreatment of individuals based on prejudices regarding their attributes, beliefs, and culture, including age, race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality, explains Meena Chander. Discrimination is a...
Natalie Richardson: How we did it: Getting line manager buy-in for Family Leave
When leading tobacco and vaping manufacturer JTI introduced a radical new global Family Leave policy, entitling everyone to 20 weeks’ paid leave, employees were thrilled but some line managers worried about the effect this would have on their teams. Natalie...
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