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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...
Women more likely to be underemployed
In a recent study conducted by the Underemployment Project, it has been highlighted that women in the United Kingdom are disproportionately affected by underemployment, facing challenges related to wages, skills, and time. The sociological investigation, funded by the...
Wanting to hire ‘fewer white men’ for a job is not discrimination, tribunal rules
In a recent employment tribunal case, a candidate's claim of discrimination was dismissed after he alleged he was rejected from a financial services company position because he was a white man. The tribunal ruled that expressing a desire to hire "fewer white men" does...
250,000 mothers may leave their jobs
A new study conducted by Totaljobs and the Fawcett Society, titled "Paths to parenthood: Uplifting new mothers at work," has revealed the staggering impact of childcare pressures on working mothers in the United Kingdom. The research paints a grim picture, with one in...
Gen Z job seekers “stalk” future colleagues before accepting a job
In a recent national survey conducted by Resource Solutions, a leading provider of workforce and advisory solutions, it has been revealed that an increasing number of Generation Z candidates are meticulously screening potential job opportunities based not only on the...
Breaking the silence: Former firefighter triumphs in sex discrimination battle
In a landmark legal victory, former Avon Fire and Rescue Service employee Sasha Acheson has won her sex discrimination case against the organisation. Acheson, a female firefighter, accused her former employer of sex discrimination, harassment, and unfair dismissal....
Female CEOs & women on boards have increased by 83%
A recent study conducted by UK Virtual Business Assistant firm SpareMyTime has unveiled a significant 83 percent increase in the number of female CEOs and women on boards within UK-based FTSE companies since 2018. SpareMyTime's comprehensive analysis, utilising both...
15% of HR heads believe men are better suited to senior jobs
A recent survey conducted by the charity Young Women's Trust (YWT) has unearthed a disturbing trend among human resources executives in England and Wales. The results of the poll, which some are calling "shocking," indicate that nearly one in seven HR decision-makers...
Diversity Analysis
Vicky Walker: How to break gender bias
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) is #Breakingthebias, writes Vicky Walker, as businesses around the globe join forces in an attempt to achieve a gender-equal world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Workplaces must tackle gender bias....
Lee Thawley & Vicky Pritchard: How to champion your female workforce
It’s vital to amplify the female voice in the workplace, write Lee Thawley & Vicky Pritchard, founders of MuddyWellies. They advise: start by providing public speaking opportunities for your female staff, internally and externally International Women’s Day is an...
Tony Prevost: Are you including neurodiversity in your DEI?
One of the biggest priorities for organisations today, writes Tony Prevost, is creating an environment that is diverse and inclusive. It promotes employee wellbeing, attracts new candidates, and helps maintain a positive company image. The recruitment crisis has only...
Jonathan Taylor: People with disabilities need more help at work
Employers need to take responsibility for the needs of their employees, writes Jonathan Taylor; the onus shouldn't always be on the employee asking the manager for help. If you are someone living with a disability or long-term health condition, your employer is...
Susie Al-Qassab: How to tackle gender inequality at work
The main barriers holding women back at work, says Susie Al-Qassab, are tensions between working and caring for a family, biases around pay and promotions, negativity surrounding and a shortage of quality part-time work and difficult workplace cultures (i.e. sexism)....
Charlotte Gentry: Why fertility is a medical need
The desire to be a parent can be all encompassing, writes Charlotte Gentry, so line managers and senior leadership teams need to take this into account. No one can quite prepare you for what it is like to become a parent. We all know it is a huge change and one of the...
Carol Verner: How to improve Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
February is LGBTQ+ History Month[i] in the UK, writes Carol Verner, and an opportune moment for organisations to consider if they are doing enough to promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). A survey by Glassdoor[ii] showed that 76% of job seekers and...
Lorna Gemmell: What is the National Disability Strategy?
The government’s strategy has had a mixed response – but employers need to be aware of the changes afoot, says Lorna Gemmell, Employment Law & HR Training Manager at WorkNest. The National Disability Strategy, which was promised in the Conservative Party...
Emma Tolhurst: How to foster culture and belonging
Companies must find new ways of creating meaningful connections with employees, writes Emma Tolhurst. People need connections that make them feel like they are valued and belong – no matter where they choose to work from. Going beyond just meeting expectations...
Katie Ash: What employers need to know about menopause
At least half of us are going to experience menopausal symptoms at some point, says Katie Ash, and this is why we need to know how to manage it and talk about it in the workplace. According to the charity Wellbeing of Women, women make up nearly half of the UK...
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