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ChatGPT believes 99% of people in high-powered jobs are white men
When ChatGPT was asked to show people in high-powered roles, 99% were white men, according to new research from personal finance comparison site finder.com. The findings suggest that implementing language models like ChatGPT in the workplace could be detrimental to...
Benefits crackdown: Help for disabled people to get jobs terminated
In a significant blow to efforts to support disabled individuals in finding employment, the £100 million Work and Health Programme in England and Wales is set to be terminated this autumn, providers have revealed. This decision comes amidst Chancellor Rishi Sunak's...
HR failing to lead the way in gender inclusive job adverts
In the realm of human resources, an industry traditionally associated with women, a concerning trend has emerged: a failure to foster gender inclusivity in job advertisements, particularly for senior leadership positions. A recent study conducted jointly by Nottingham...
Study reveals jobs with largest gender pay gaps in the UK
A recent study conducted by personal injury experts at Claims.co.uk has shed light on the stark reality of gender pay disparities across various occupations in the United Kingdom. The study, which examined data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), pinpointed...
Boom in flexible working increased workplace diversity
The rise of flexible working arrangements has unintentionally spurred greater diversity in the workplace while simultaneously easing financial strains for younger generations, particularly Gen Z. A recent report by Wiley Edge, a prominent talent development and...
4 ways to make your hiring process neurodivergent friendly
In the United Kingdom, where approximately one in seven individuals identify as neurodivergent, the disparity between diagnosis and employment remains stark. Currently, only 15 percent of those diagnosed are in the workforce. Recognising the potential of...
Gender pay gap: TUC urges fines for non-compliant employers
The Trade Union Congress (TUC), the UK's largest trade union body, has called for fines to be imposed on employers failing to comply with gender pay reporting laws. The deadline for gender pay reporting, mandated for organisations with over 250 employees, lapsed on...
Men working from home face promotion setback, study reveals
In a recent study conducted by the University of Warsaw, it has been revealed that men who work entirely from home are disproportionately overlooked for promotions and pay rises compared to their female counterparts in similar remote positions. The findings shed light...
1 in 4 employees experience discrimination
A recent study conducted by recruiter Barrington Hibbert Associates has unveiled a stark reality in the workplace: one in four employees has experienced discrimination that has hindered their career advancement. The study, which delves into various facets of...
Saturday working not deemed sex discrimination, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that requesting a female Tube driver to work on Saturdays does not constitute sex discrimination. Nicola Jones, a long-time employee of London Underground, had sought alternate Saturdays off to care for her child. However, her request...
Diversity Analysis
Khyati Sundaram: Is AI “black box bias” sabotaging your talent pipeline?
Imagine that a colleague of yours is helping you source the perfect candidate for a new role, says Khyati Sundaram. They come to you with a shortlist of candidates they like the look of. But when you ask them how they whittled down their list, they can’t tell you. You...
Kate Palmer: How HR can support Muslim employees during Ramadan
As most employers are aware this is the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, says Kate Palmer. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for prayer, reflection, and community. Many will be observing the month by fasting, meaning they will not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset as an...
Lindsay Gallard: True workplace diversity goes beyond gender and ethnicity inclusivity
Diversity is not just a buzzword. It has been proven to have a measurable and positive impact on business performance, says Lindsay Gallard. The evidence abounds. A recent research report by McKinsey revealed how organisations with a diverse executive board typically...
Antoine Andrews: DEI can’t thrive without accountability
The Cambridge Dictionary defines accountability as, ‘the fact of being responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it, or the degree to which this happens,’ highlights Antoine Andrews. In the workplace, this definition—at a high...
Claudia Nicholls: Why employers must start the conversation about women’s health at work
When I first started experiencing peri-menopausal symptoms I was shocked by how little it was discussed by colleagues at work. Despite there being over seven million women of menopausal age (40-60) in the UK workforce, I found very few people were prepared to talk...
Sandi Wassmer: Tackling the dual disparities: bridging the disability employment and pay gaps in the UK
As CEO of a diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) charity, my primary responsibility is to support organisations on their journey to becoming more inclusive workplaces, says Sandi Wassmer. But as a blind person with ADHD, I also feel it is my responsibility...
Chris Jay: Why disability should be everyone’s business
Equity, diversity and inclusion have certainly evolved over recent years, but we still have a long way to go, says Chris Jay. Whilst many companies have adopted new strategies, a large number are still struggling to see the value of diverse and inclusive practices....
Zara Nanu: Overcoming the barriers to gender pay parity
Zara Nanu MBE, CEO and co-founder of pay equity specialists Gapsquare, part of XpertHR, outlines the state of equal pay in the UK, the opportunities it represents, and the challenges facing employees at all levels of an organisation. There are many reasons closing the...
Jennifer Liston-Smith: Have your employees been parenting loudly this summer?
How has your summer been? And how has it been for the working parents in your workforce? For most it is a struggle if we’re honest. Those endless weeks out of school were designed in an era when homes were presumed to have one breadwinner and one homemaker, says...
Kate Griggs: Bridging the gap: empowering dyslexic thinking in the workplace
The skills that are needed in today’s fast-changing tech-led workplace are changing, according to Kate Griggs. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), these skills are a direct match for Dyslexic Thinking skills. But as our recent report with Randstad Enterprise...
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