Diversity
Exploring Black legacies in STEM
An online exhibition of Black scientists and a panel discussion about Black women scientists aims to encourage more Black students into STEM careers. read more
Diversity
Reports show that gender diversity at companies leads to markedly better performance, yet most executives don’t have a clear plan for achieving it. This section will offer insight into how some companies are achieving their gender diversity targets, plus the latest news and opinion on the topic of diversity at work as a whole.
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Diversity
How can employers encourage everyday inclusion?
A new report from Business in the Community investigates what initiatives are successful... read more
Gender Equality
Kamala Harris and why diversity matters
Kamala Harris' appointment as Vice President of the USA comes in the midst of rising... read more
Diversity
Embedding inclusion in strategic thinking processes
Axis Workshops is rethinking the way teams work together, particularly in virtual or... read more
National Older Workers Week 2021
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Why now is the time for #AgeDiversity
Our partner site, workingwise.co.uk is presenting a National Older Workers Week (#NOWW21) from the 22nd to 26th November 2021
Join us for a series of events during the week, where we will take a look at best practice during the recruitment process and identify how organisations, with the right policies and culture, can attract and retain older workers. We also have an event for candidates where we will be celebrating success and providing future career advice.
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Recruitment
Skills shortages highlighted in care and financial services
New reports highlight staff shortages in the care and financial services sectors amid pressure to do more on diversity and inclusion. read more
Diversity
Survey catalogues extent of racism in the music industry
A new survey shows the extent of discrimination and racism faced by Black artists and professionals working in the music industry, with women... read more
Diversity
‘Employers still uncomfortable talking about race’
A new survey from BITC finds some progress on reporting the ethnicity pay gap and on senior leadership promoting inclusion, but very little movement... read more
Diversity
Study highlights bias holding back Black women
A new LSE study and framework calls for action to address the biases that hold back Black women at work. read more
Gender Equality
Getting more women into logistics
Manpower speaks to workingmums.co.uk about its Women in Logistics programme that aims to get more women into HGV driving by addressing some of the... read more
Gender Equality
‘Now is the time for action on racial equity’
WM People's new Top Employer Award judge Bukola Adisa speaks about the need for more action on racial and gender equity in the workplace. read more
Diversity
Why being neurodiversity-aware is good for all employees
Diversity Network's Neurodiversity Focus Day this week focused on good practice for getting the best out of neurodivergent employees and discussed why... read more
White Papers & Reports
Gender Equality
workingmums.co.uk launches white paper on women and work during Covid
workingmums.co.uk has launched a white paper based on its roundtable on women and work during Covid held in January. read more
Managing Staff
Creating empathetic workplaces
workingmums.co.uk hosted two recent workshops on how empathy can be used to create more engaged, productive workforces. read more
Diversity
workingmums.co.uk publishes white paper on the impact of Covid on women at work
workingmums.co.uk has published a white paper based on a recent virtual roundtable with leading employers focused on the impact of Covid-19 on women... read more
Flexible Working Practices
workingmums.co.uk publishes white paper on mental well being after Covid
workingmums.co.uk has published a white paper on its recent roundtable with employers on the well being challenges of working during a pandemic and... read more
Further Reading
Flexible Working Practices
Leading the way on job shares
Hannah Essex and Claire Walker at the British Chambers of Commerce talk to workingmums.co.uk about working and moving role in a job share partnership... read more
Gender Equality
UK gender pay gap legislation ‘has no teeth’
A new report from the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership says the UK, once a leader on addressing the gender pay gap, has fallen behind because... read more
Gender Equality
‘Now is the time for action on racial equity’
WM People's new Top Employer Award judge Bukola Adisa speaks about the need for more action on racial and gender equity in the workplace. read more
Employment Rights
Job share partner is not up to scratch
My job share is an agency worker on a one-year contract. I have had numerous concerns on her ability to perform the role and have raised the issues... read more
Diversity
Why being neurodiversity-aware is good for all employees
Diversity Network's Neurodiversity Focus Day this week focused on good practice for getting the best out of neurodivergent employees and discussed why... read more
Diversity
‘Slow progress on diversity at the top levels in broadcasting’
A new Ofcom report notes that, despite progress at lower levels, diversity at the top of broadcast organisations is still low. read more
Gender Equality
‘More women leaving hospitality sector than joining’
New research from WiHTL finds that, over the course of the pandemic, more women have been leaving the hospitality, travel and leisure industry than... read more
