Harriet Oppenheimer said: “By providing beginner BSL training, HSBC is taking meaningful steps to ensure everyone feels welcome and included."
45% of black workers said they were given harder or less popular tasks, while 43% said they received unfair criticism.
The 2026 Menopause Survey found that 86% feel comfortable talking about menopause at work and 84% feel confident discussing it with their manager.
The Business Disability Forum poll found only 24% said they saw AI’s potential to improve access to employment and the workplace for disabled people.
Alexa Knight, director of campaigns and influencing at the Mental Health Foundation, discusses how small gestures in the workplace can have a big impact on employee wellbeing.
The McDonald’s Youth Confidence Index 2026 showed 44% of NEETs had a clear plan for their career, compared with 66% of other young people.
30% described managers as not very confident, and only 6.5% said managers were very confident.
A quarter (24%) reported having problems at work because of time taken off for pain.
Sarah Willett said: "To receive recognition from Henpicked is such a meaningful milestone in our journey toward building a truly inclusive workplace.”
Research from iSelect has revealed where female entrepreneurship, representation and business ownership are strongest.
A further 2,000 young people from deprived areas will get support to apply for medical courses, with £2.3m of funding.
Catrin Roberts said: "This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported to reach their full potential."