Inclusion, Equality & Diversity

Action needed to support youth employment as labour market continues to cool – CIPD

The warning comes as new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed a continued drop in job vacancies, now at levels last recorded in early 2015.

12/08/2025

Education & Training·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Organisational & Employee Development·Recruitment & HR

Gender pay gap in transport sector remains above national average – WIT

This figure is higher than the UK average, and 65% of organisations had no plan in place to address it.

08/08/2025

Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

First Bus, LNER, and Steer among sector leaders in 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index

Other sector winners included Wm Armstrong, Mintra, Campaign for Better Transport, Sustrans, and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

08/08/2025

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Organisational & Employee Development

Neurodiversity-related employment tribunal claims see sharp rise since 2020

Analysis from Irwin Mitchell revealed that the number of tribunal decisions citing ADHD rose from just six in the first half of 2020 to 51 in the first half of 2025.

07/08/2025

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

Finance and property firms dominate 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards shortlist

Lloyds, Knight Frank, and Coventry Building Society are among the financial and property firms shortlisted for this year’s UK Social Mobility Awards.

07/08/2025

Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News

Good Things Foundation and People’s Partnership join forces to boost digital and financial skills

Nicola Sinclair said: “We passionately believe that everyone deserves access to tools and knowledge to enable them to plan for their future.”

06/08/2025

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

92% of Muslim women in UK media say Islamophobia is embedded in newsrooms

According to the report by the Centre for Media Monitoring, 72% of respondents said they had personally experienced direct discrimination linked to their Muslim identity.

06/08/2025

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

Škoda Auto deepens diversity commitment as DEI score hits 94%

In June, Škoda Auto was recognised with the Pride Business Forum’s Award in Bronze category for LGBTQ+ Friendly Employer.

05/08/2025

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

CATCH hosts welding taster day for female students considering manufacturing careers

Caitlin Brewitt said: “That’s why it’s so powerful for these students to connect with women who are thriving in these careers – it makes the future feel achievable.”

04/08/2025

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

Young women face highest career barriers and health stigma, research reveals

A survey from Superdrug Online Doctor found women aged 16 to 24 reported more negative behaviour from male colleagues and fewer chances to move up.

04/08/2025

Health & Wellbeing·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News

Compass Group UK & Ireland signs Social Recruitment Covenant

Compass Group UK & Ireland, one of the UK’s largest food and support services company, has reaffirmed its commitment to social recruitment by signing the Social Recruitment Covenant.

01/08/2025

Education & Training·Featured·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·News·Recruitment & HR

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Civil Service launches internship scheme to improve access for working-class students

The initiative has been designed to address disparities in access to the Civil Service Fast Stream, where applicants from lower socio-economic backgrounds are currently less likely to secure places.

01/08/2025

Education & Training·Inclusion, Equality & Diversity·Lead Story·News·Politics·Recruitment & HR

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Inclusion, Equality & Diversity

Action needed to support youth employment as labour market continues to cool – CIPD

Gender pay gap in transport sector remains above national average – WIT

First Bus, LNER, and Steer among sector leaders in 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index

Neurodiversity-related employment tribunal claims see sharp rise since 2020

Good Things Foundation and People’s Partnership join forces to boost digital and financial skills

92% of Muslim women in UK media say Islamophobia is embedded in newsrooms

Škoda Auto deepens diversity commitment as DEI score hits 94%

CATCH hosts welding taster day for female students considering manufacturing careers

Young women face highest career barriers and health stigma, research reveals

Civil Service launches internship scheme to improve access for working-class students

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