Diversity News
93% of women say their work-life balance has negatively impacted their mental health
A staggering 93 percent of women in the marketing and communications industry report that a lack of work-life balance negatively impacts their mental health, according to a comprehensive study conducted by Bloom UK, a professional network for women in the field. The...
More than a million women still keep period sick days a secret
In a study conducted by the Bupa Wellbeing Index, it has come to light that over a million women choose to conceal the true reason behind their sick days, opting not to disclose their period-related symptoms to their employers. The survey, reflecting the experiences...
The top 10 jobs where women earn more than men
In a recent study, personal finance experts Wealth of Geeks have identified the top 10 jobs where women, on average, earn more than their male counterparts. Analysing data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on the gender pay gap, the research sheds light on...
How to support employees with invisible disabilities in 2024
In a bid to create more inclusive and supportive workplaces, employers are being urged to provide necessary assistance for employees with invisible disabilities. FDM Group, dedicated to bringing people and technology together, has shared essential insights on why...
PwC abandons some diversity goals
PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms with a workforce of 46,000 in the United States, has announced modifications to its diversity goals, citing the evolving legal landscape and recent Supreme Court rulings. The adjustments come in the wake of pressure from...
AI will worsen inequality, says IMF
In a groundbreaking analysis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to impact nearly 40 percent of jobs globally, raising concerns about worsening inequality. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva...
Should police officers conform to a standardised image?
In the age of social media, a police officer has found himself thrust into the spotlight on X, formerly known as Twitter, after showcasing an unconventional hairstyle during an appearance on the popular television show "24 Hours in Police Custody." The officer's...
Over 55s experience alarming rates of deliberate exclusion and bullying
In a recent comprehensive workplace survey conducted by CareerWallet, a leading Recruitment and Employment Technology Company, concerning revelations have emerged about the experiences of older employees in the workforce. The study aimed to provide a realistic...
Musk faces backlash for criticising diversity efforts at United Airlines and Boeing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk ignited a firestorm of controversy on Wednesday as he took to the social media platform X to criticise diversity initiatives at United Airlines and Boeing, drawing swift rebukes from prominent civil rights organisations. The SpaceX and Tesla...
Older employees call in sick more than their younger counterparts
New research conducted by personal injury experts claims.co.uk has shed light on the correlation between age and work absences, showing that employees aged between 50 and 64 are 125.9 percent more likely to call in sick compared to their 16 to 24-year-old...
Diversity Analysis
Tanya Jansen: How the gender feedback disparity can mask wider pay and career development issues
When the issue of gender disparity is mentioned in a work context, it’s usually related to pay, a lack of career progression or incidents of sexual harassment, highlights Tanya Jansen. But there’s another element to the issue which is often forgotten – feedback and...
Khyati Sundaram: Salary transparency can help tackle inequality as living costs soar
Every day there’s a new headline about the impact of rising inflation. And as the cost of living soars, figures show that wages are falling in real terms. Whilst not all companies will be in a position to raise the salaries of their entire workforce at once, every...
Dr Jane Benjamin: Addressing the menopause in the workplace
According to The Faculty of Occupational Medicine, almost eight out of ten menopausal women are currently in work. However, despite their significant contributions to the workforce, the menopause is still regarded as a taboo subject and not enough is being done to...
Andrew Taylor: Implement accessibility practices to attract and retain better talent
With 20 percent of adults having some form of disability, and 80 percent of disabled people being of working age, this community makes up a huge potential workforce. However, accessibility is still largely overlooked in most businesses’ practices, and also in the...
Chas Moloney: Taking Pride in Pride
June 2022 marks 50 years of celebrating Pride in the UK. While Pride month is an opportunity to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community it is also a timely reminder that organisations should still do more to ensure that employees are free to embrace their true...
Deborah Gray: The winners and losers of hybrid working: are women being left behind again?
Deborah Gray explores a stark gender divide, with many women finding hybrid working more difficult than their male counterparts. The past two years have been a continued period of transformation for the majority of companies and employees, bringing with it both...
Nii Cleland: Workplace racial equity: what’s changed since May 2020?
Nii Cleland explores why there has been such slow progress in racial equity within organisations, arguing that only by using data and analytics can organisations be held accountable. It has been two years since the murder of George Floyd, a tragic and avoidable event...
Talia King: Less talk, more action – UK mentoring in its current state will not help businesses meet ED&I objectives.
Talia King, Head of Product at Connectr, discusses what companies should be focussing on to achieve their ED&I objectives. In 2022 most organisations are dedicated to meeting their equality, diversity and inclusivity (ED&I) objectives and HR teams are...
Neil Armstrong: Closing the gender pay gap and banishing the motherhood pay penalty
Tribepad’s Neil Armstrong investigates the causes and solutions to this pervasive problem of the gender pay gap in promotion and recruitment. The gender pay gap has been a very hot topic, not just in the last decade but also right here right now in 2022. In March this...
Dr Emma Waltham: How are companies acting on the gender pay gap?
Maternity Returners Specialist Dr Emma Waltham launched her Maternity Returners Survey in autumn 2021 to give women going through this life changing transition a voice. Here, Emma shares an overview of the results of her research– and how companies are taking action....
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