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FCA and PRA drop plans for new diversity and inclusion rules in financial sector
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced they will not introduce new diversity and inclusion (D&I) rules for regulated firms. The decision follows a consultation process launched in 2023 and is influenced...
UK companies stand firm on EDI despite US rollbacks: HRreview survey
Most UK organisations are holding steady in their commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, even as major US companies scale back their efforts, a new survey conducted by HRreview has found. The vast majority of respondents, or 85%, reported...
Hybrid work ‘supports female career progression and gender parity’, study finds
Hybrid work is considered nearly twice as important as parental leave in supporting women in the workplace, according to new research by International Workplace Group (IWG). The study, based on responses from more than 1,000 female workers, found that 67 percent...
Women CEOs branded ‘too ambitious’ yet ‘lacking ambition’
Women CEOs face intense public scrutiny and are frequently judged by conflicting standards, according to new research. A study by leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) found that women in top executive roles are more likely to be described as both...
Thousands of companies ‘yet to report gender pay gap data’ as deadline approaches
With a month remaining until the 4 April Gender Pay Gap (GPG) reporting deadline, nearly 9,000 companies have yet to submit their data, according to analysis by Isio. While the proportion of late submissions has declined in recent years, 9 percent of companies still...
Men ‘overestimate workplace equality’ as women still face pay gaps and harassment
While many men believe pay and promotion are equal across genders at their workplace, government data and employee feedback indicate otherwise. Ahead of International Women’s Day, new research from HiBob notes a gap between men’s perceptions of workplace equality and...
WEC calls for stronger legal protections against age discrimination
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has warned that ageism in the UK is deeply embedded in society - and in the workplace. A new report calls for stronger legal protections against age discrimination and a cross-Government strategy to address the challenges of an...
Goldman Sachs ends diversity rule as it ‘served its purpose’
Goldman Sachs has scrapped an internal diversity rule that required companies to have at least two diverse board members, one of whom had to be a woman, before the bank would advise on their stock market flotation. Vice Chair Richard Gnodde stated that the policy,...
UK firms remain committed to DEI despite budget pressures
The majority of UK organisations continue to prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives despite financial constraints, according to a new workplace survey by Culture Amp. While some high-profile global organisations have scaled back their DEI...
Women and Equalities Committee launches inquiry into female entrepreneurship
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has launched an inquiry into female entrepreneurship, focusing on the barriers women face when starting and growing businesses. The cross-party committee, chaired by Labour MP Sarah Owen, will examine obstacles within different...
Diversity Analysis
Chris Hogg: Neurodiversity in the workplace – how to foster inclusion
Chris Hogg, partner at Bloomsbury Square Employment Law, discusses how workplaces could better support neurodivergence in the workplace this Neurodiversity Celebration Week. As more and more adults are being diagnosed in later life with neurodivergent conditions,...
Paul Sesay: The business case for hiring neurodivergent people
Neurodivergent people think, learn, process information and behave in a diverse manner. This means they can bring unique talents to business, most often high competency in mathematical and technical tasks, greater productivity and creativity. You could argue that...
Becky Edwards: Championing women in construction – a call to action
This Women in Construction Week coincided with International Women’s Day, shining a spotlight on the severe underrepresentation of women in construction. With the sector facing an urgent skills shortage, increasing female participation is not just about diversity,...
Tessa Boshoff: Inclusivity isn’t just a value – it’s a key driver of growth
As International Women’s Day approaches, businesses across the globe will be taking part in vital conversations — both externally and internally — about the collective progress we’ve made and the essential work that still needs to be done to create an equitable...
Khyati Sundaram: You know DEI is broken when you’re either seen as a ‘token hire’ or ‘lawsuit risk’
Recently, a conservative Think Tank in the US called for the end of DEI efforts at Apple. They cited “litigation, reputational and financial risks” as the reason the tech giant should abolish their DEI measures. It’s vital UK employers take note. Firstly, because...
Stephanie Leung: Working carers are the forgotten DEI demographic
Over the last few years, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have risen to the forefront of almost every organisation, yet one group is often overlooked: working carers. In fact, recent research has unveiled that a third of companies are totally...
Chris Jay: Creating a culture where disability isn’t a secret
How does workplace culture impact disability disclosure? Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training, Chris Jay explains the impact of secrecy and how a cultural shift can enhance openness… Improving workplace culture is a high priority for many companies, given...
Reshma Sheikh: Why UK supply chains must prioritise diversity: lessons from US trends
Recently, several major US companies with a significant presence in the UK and Europe - such as Harley-Davidson, Molson Coors Beverage Co., and Brown-Forman, the parent company of Jack Daniels and Woodford Reserve - have been scaling back their Diversity, Equity, and...
Meena Chander: Eliminating 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...
William Jones: Women still face diversity issues in management consultancy
Businesses have invested in addressing the gender imbalance across all sectors in recent years, and the #MeToo movement – having turned the spotlight once again onto women in the workplace - played an important role in addressing equality issues. However, in the world...
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