Rich and poor employment gap down a third since 1990s, work quality gap remains – Resolution Foundation
Workers from poorer households are less likely to be satisfied with their job, and more likely to have an insecure employment contract.
GMB hails “historic first step” to settle Birmingham City Council equal pay concerns
Birmingham City Council workers will gather to hail the historic first step in settling the city’s long-running equal pay crisis.
Sellafield partnership listed among UK’s most inclusive employers
The Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield have been listed as one of the UK’s top inclusive employers.
47% of companies cancel Christmas parties due to HR concerns, research finds
Skillcast, a compliance training provider, urged businesses planning events to be prepared due to recent changes in worker protection laws.
How role models can inspire girls in maths and finance
Feryal Nadeem, chief risk officer at OneFamily, discusses the importance of female role models in inspiring girls in maths and finance-related industries.
30% of recruiters are aware of women being discriminated against at work, research finds
A survey of young women found rising levels of discrimination, reaching a three year high in 2024.
65% of companies reduce gender pay gaps, women still dominate low-paid roles – Isio
The report stressed that simply publishing pay gap data was not enough, and that employers must go further.
Midlife caregiving widens gender pay gap – Hargreaves Lansdown
Sarah Coles explains how the gender pay gap reflects deeper systemic issues that emerge as women progress through their careers.
Zurich finds half of adults forced to hide neurodiversity, introduces support initiatives
Half of neurodivergent adults reported facing discrimination in hiring processes due to their neurodiversity, according to Zurich UK.
One in four pregnancies end in loss, yet most UK workplaces offer no support – Dr Amy Pressland
Around 70% of women reported that managing their periods at work made their jobs more difficult, while 64% of menopausal women faced similar struggles.
BTC launches inquiry into Employment Rights Bill
The BTC described the bill as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.”
Proportion of BME workers on nightshifts skyrockets, highlighting “persistent structural inequalities” – TUC
360,000 more BME staff worked through the night compared to 2014 – a rise of 71%.
