Inclusion, Equality & Diversity

Disability managers critical to dismantling ableism in workplaces, finds new study

New research from emlyon business school reveals that disability managers play a vital role in addressing workplace ableism, particularly where disability laws are only partially enforced.

15/04/2025

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

JLR extends paid parental leave to 64 weeks for employees

Luxury automaker JLR has expanded its family-friendly policies to include 52 weeks of fully paid leave for adoption and surrogacy, plus 12 additional weeks for neonatal care.

15/04/2025

Compensation & Benefits·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Mitie pledges to uplift 1 million lives through new initiative

Phil Bentley said: "As the built environment continues to evolve, we are at the forefront of that change. We create places where people live and work."

14/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development

2024 pension contributions surge by £285, as gender gap widens

On average, savers contributed £285 (19%) more to their pensions in 2024 compared to 2023, taking the average up from £1,192 to £1,477.

14/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

Weightmans appoints Liliana Corrieri as DE&I manager

Corrieri joins the firm after serving as a senior inclusion and diversity consultant at a London-based training and consultancy firm for two years.

11/04/2025

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

AI could exacerbate gender divide in the workplace, says Robert Half

In the firm’s Candidate Sentiment Survey, more than a third (38%) of men revealed plans to develop their AI knowledge this year, while just 27% of women intend to do so.

09/04/2025

Education & Training·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Technology

West London receives dedicated funding to support disabled workers

As many as 100,000 people a year are set to receive tailored support nationally as rollout begins of Connect to Work, a new programme dedicated to help those facing some of the greatest barriers to work.

09/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Politics

Mednet and Smart Works Leeds boost female career development with laptop donations

Emma Greensmith said: “Access to technology is critical for modern career development."

08/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Workplace discrimination persists as 84% of mothers face career hurdles – Randstad UK

Victoria Short said: “Organisations that fail to offer genuine, career-friendly flexibility risk losing a critical segment of their workforce.”

08/04/2025

Employee Relations·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Call for evidence launched to help shape action under Government’s Plan for Change

The Government is seeking input from anyone with relevant evidence, including expert bodies, employers, disabled people’s organisations, civil society groups, trade unions, public authorities and individuals with expertise by experience.

07/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Politics

Thames Valley Police urged to rebuild trust after losing employment tribunal

An independent review found the tribunal loss had a significant impact on leadership, trust, transparency, and consistency in the force’s approach to equality.

04/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·Legal·News

One in four managers claim businesses over prioritise gender diversity, research finds

The research from the CMI in collaboration with the FTSE Women Leaders Review showed that 10 FTSE 350 firms made the biggest strides in reducing their gender pay gaps between 2019 and 2024 also saw revenue growth in nearly every case.

04/04/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

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