Health & Wellbeing
North East Combined Authority ‘Shine’ scheme sees over 100 employers join in two months
The free programme is designed to help improve working conditions, promote inclusivity and support employee wellbeing.
Inclusivity
Recruitment & HR
Hercules Academy partners with WSES to bring more Nuneaton residents into work
Paul Blakeman said: “Together, we were delighted to deliver the Level 1 Health and Safety course which all eight participants successfully completed."
News
West London receives dedicated funding to support disabled workers
As many as 100,000 people a year are set to receive tailored support nationally as rollout begins of Connect to Work, a new programme dedicated to help those facing some of the greatest barriers to work.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
HSBC UK event highlights power of collaboration for black mortgage professionals and allies
The evening, themed 'Confidence & Collaboration', focused on how these elements contribute to professional growth.
Featured
Anti-ageism campaign reveals persistent workplace prejudice against older workers
New research from the Age Without Limits campaign highlights widespread ageism in the workplace, with significant numbers of people doubting the competency, adaptability, and value of workers over 50.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Apple board urges shareholders to reject proposal to end DEI programmes, reports
Apple’s board has recommended shareholders vote against a proposal to abolish its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, as conservative pressure mounts on major US firms to roll back such initiatives.
Health & Wellbeing
Working To Wellbeing launches neurodiversity support programme
The programme was designed to support neurodivergent individuals in the workplace to thrive and flourish.
News
5.7 million face ‘carers penalty’ – women most of all, says TakingCare
Women are expected to bear the brunt of caring responsibilities, particularly for ageing parents.
News
Equality must be the norm, not just box-ticking – Aston University
The 'Aston means business’ podcast is presented by journalist Steve Dyson, and Professor Sharma is deputy dean of people, culture and inclusion at the University’s College of Business and Social Sciences.
News
Health service urged to improve support for disabled staff and students
At UNISON's 2024 national health conference, the focus was on enhancing support for disabled NHS staff and students, with calls for reasonable adjustments and better policies.
Compensation & Benefits
Virgin Media O2 reveals ethnicity and gender pay gaps for 2023
Virgin Media O2's 2023 pay gap report reveals a 9.7% mean ethnicity hourly pay gap and a 1.9% mean gender hourly pay gap.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Young people from ethnic minority backgrounds benefit from £1.7m boost to tackle workplace discrimination in West Yorkshire
Young people from ethnic minority backgrounds in West Yorkshire are set to benefit from a £1.7m grant to tackle workplace discrimination and support employment opportunities, Youth Futures Foundation announced today.