Equality & Diversity Archives

Black workers’ pay gap in UK ‘widens with qualifications’

Feb 2, 2016 | 0 |

Black workers face a massive pay gap that widens as they achieve more qualifications, according to a report by the Trades Union Congress that reveals the challenges faced by ethnic minority UK workers pursuing professional careers.

Bob Athwal – It is crucial that the human element of graduate recruitment is retained

Jan 28, 2016 | 0 |

Some employers are no longer asking for degrees as a job requirement. What is the use of a degree from Oxford University?

Infographic: The benefits of a diverse workforce

Sep 7, 2015 | 0 |

An infographic on the benefits of employing a diverse workforce from both the employers and the...

Closing the gender pay gap isn’t just about analysing pay, says Mercer

Jul 16, 2015 | 0 |

While the Governments’ consultation ‘Closing the Gender Pay gap’ is a welcomed one, the solution doesn’t solely lie in analysing and managing pay, says Mercer.

England’s footballers suffer discrimination in spite of historic run to semis

Jul 7, 2015 | 2 |

There is no doubt that the exploits of the England football team at the Women’s World Cup in...

Nick Owen: Diversity beyond the obvious, could we do more to widen inclusion?

Jun 17, 2015 | 1 |

Nick Owen looks at going beyond the obvious conventions of inclusion and delves deeper into the culture of a company and how employers should be employing the right candidate for the job and not someone who fits into a ‘pigeon hole’.

Abercrombie and Fitch to move away from controversial hiring practices

Apr 28, 2015 | 0 |

Abercrombie and Fitch (A&F), notorious for their strict guidelines on employee appearance,...

Sam Fisher: Women in Charge – why is there STILL gender inequality?

Nov 27, 2014 | 0 |

For decades, women in the workplace were openly considered as supporters, enablers and facilitators for powerful men. Most women were secretaries, telephone operators and typists. They were employed to sort out the details that...

Diversity in business is hampered by a data gap

Sep 24, 2014 | 0 |

Diversity in business is hampered by a data gap, finds new research from Brunel University, commissioned by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Towards...