Gender Equality

Guide highlights positive action for women which is not discriminatory

A new guide aims to help employers bridge the gender pay gap without risking... read more

‘Women no better at multitasking than men’

Women are no better at multitasking than men, according to a new study. read more

On a mission to demystify technology

Holly Rafique has won an award for her inspiring work for #techmums. She speaks to... read more

Report calls for overhaul of enforcement of equality legislation

A new report from the Women & Equalities Committee criticises current enforcement of... read more

Getting more women into tech

Workingmums.co.uk has published a white paper on women in technology. read more

Women in leadership: overcoming the barriers

Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard talks about getting more women into... read more

Report outlines ways to mitigate gender inequality in automation age

A new report from the IPPR says gender inequality could be widened in an age of automation... read more

Attitudes are changing, but there’s still a way to go

The latest survey of social attitudes shows some changes, but women are still expected to... read more

How can tradeswomen effectively challenge bias in the workplace?

Challenging workplace bias

Hayley Mackenzie from Boilerguide.co.uk writes about a recent event which brought female... read more

Report highlights gender pension gap

A new report looks at ways to circumvent the gender pension gap which means women's... read more

Report highlights work to do on securing a female pipeline to senior roles

A new report from Cranfield School of Management finds women are increasing on the boards... read more

Survey shows changing attitudes on work and parenting

Survey shows changing attitude to sharing parental leave, but most still favour women... read more

The overtasking dilemma

Should the unpaid work women do to promote gender diversity, often on top of primary... read more

Boards still facing diversity challenges

Report finds that, while there are more women on boards, directors tend to be older and... read more

Employers urged to help get returners up to speed with tech skills

Employers could do more to retrain employees in tech skills, particularly those who have... read more

“Why aren’t we having a sweepstake for the women’s World Cup?”

Gavin Zaprzala-Banks, Principal at Punter Southall Aspire, outlines the long-term... read more

Government publishes ‘roadmap for change’

The roadmap outlines action already under way and plans for the future to tackle all the... read more

Call for feminisation of workplace

A new report calls for a radical transformation of the workplace with caring placed at its... read more

Mothers, fathers and the myth of equal partnership

A new book highlights how progressive relationships often become traditional ones when... read more

Scotland aims to become gender equality beacon

Nicola Sturgeon has signed off on radical plans aimed at creating greater gender equality. read more

Know your gender pay gap and what is driving it

An employer event yesterday heard of the importance of understanding the data on gender... read more