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Dudley Building Society named a UK’s Best Workplaces for Women
Dudley Building Society recognised in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024 for its commitment to gender equality and employee support.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
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Legal & General Retail launches DEI framework
Legal & General Retail has launched the second edition of its Chief Medical Officer Report, which explores how Group Income Protection (GIP) could help contribute to organisational diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Retail leadership sees increased diversity, new report reveals
Retail leadership diversity has increased significantly, with female board-level leaders rising to 42.3% and ethnic minority leaders nearly tripling to 12%, according to a new report by the British Retail Consortium and The MBS Group.
News
Black female leaders take more career risks than other leaders, finds research
Research from Durham University Business School finds black female leaders take more career risks than other leaders, highlighting persistent challenges over 200 years.
News
“Time to take more action” – Women in Finance call for further education on gender disparities
From the gender pay gap and issues surrounding familial leave, to workplace confidence, the panel sought to provide real, practical solutions for women operating within the sector.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
40% of LGBT+ employees feel more isolated at work than five years ago – Randstad UK
Victoria Short, chief executive of Randstad UK, said: “These findings are a stark reminder that discrimination against LGBTQI+ workers remains a significant issue in the workplace."
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UK gender pay gap narrows by 0.4% in past year but will take 45 years to close, says PwC
PwC research reveals the UK gender pay gap has narrowed by 0.4% over the past year, but significant challenges remain in achieving gender pay parity.
News
Conservatives pledge to change Equality Act to define sex as “biological sex”
The Conservatives pledge to change the Equality Act to define sex as "biological sex" to simplify protections for women and girls.
Pensions & Retirement
UK pension pot sizes see significant growth, PensionBee study shows
PensionBee's latest analysis shows a 16% increase in average UK pension pot sizes, with notable regional variations and persistent gender disparities in retirement savings.
Opinion
Navigating ADHD: Playing to your strengths
It’s estimated that 20% of the UK population is neurodivergent, and employers need to educate themselves.
Opinion
Navigating ADHD: Breaking down assumptions
Frith Connold discusses her experiences navigating ADHD in the workplace.
Compensation & Benefits
Study identifies occupations with significant gender pay gaps
A new study highlights the UK occupations with the largest gender pay gaps, with barristers, judges, and financial managers showing the most significant discrepancies in earnings between men and women.