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%.
365 finance launches #SheLeads campaign to support gender equality in business
Hannah Hunt, digital marketing manager at 365 finance, was the driving force behind the campaign.
Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul ahead of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £240m cash injection to accelerate the roll-out of local services to help people back into work and drive down inactivity.
89% of candidates believe recruiters show bias when hiring – Tribepad
The proportion of people who said that diversity data was used by prospective employers in a way that benefitted increased by nearly a third in relative terms.
Women and non-binary people feel the need to hide ADHD in the workplace -Takeda
96% of people surveyed living with ADHD in the UK said they were reluctant to bring up their diagnosis in the workplace.
