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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The workforce in the UK is changing. By 2020 1 in 3 workers will be over 50, and by 2030 half of all adults in the UK will be over 50.
workingwise.co.uk is a job and community site specially focused on older workers looking for flexibility and improved work-life balance, and the employers who recognise what they have to offer.
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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
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Transitioning out of lockdown
The Transition Out of Lockdown Toolkit is now available for HR professionals and business owners.
Taken from years’ of experience of best practice around long-term leave and flexible working, workingmums.co.uk has pulled together all the areas businesses need to think about now and going forward.
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Diversity
FCA aims to boost diversity on boards
Regulator proposes new diversity rules for listed firms. read more
Diversity
A long way to go on diversity, but it’s worth it
A new report on diversity at the top and throughout organisations shows how far there is to go and what the benefits are. read more
Diversity
Call for public sector to publish workforce data by ethnicity
A new report calls for the Government to introduce bi-annual reporting of the ethnicity pay gap in the public sector. read more
Diversity
City watchdogs looking to link diversity progress to managers’ pay
City watchdogs have published a paper exploring whether they should link managers' pay to their progress on diversity. read more
Gender Equality
GEO ministers accused of ‘worrying lack of respect for Parliament’
The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee has published letters showing her frustration with Government ministers for failure to submit to due... read more
Diversity
Why LGBTQ+ networks matter
WiHTL's Proud Women event yesterday explored how companies can support LGBTQIA women and those who identify as non-binary.... read more
Diversity
Study finds gender inequality on boards higher outside FTSE 350
A new study finds fewer women on boards outside the FTSE 350. 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
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Flexible Working Practices
Class divide widening on flexible working, says TUC
A TUC survey calls on the Government to modernise flexible working legislation and ensure it works for all forms of flexibility. read more
Diversity
Study finds gender inequality on boards higher outside FTSE 350
A new study finds fewer women on boards outside the FTSE 350. read more
Gender Equality
‘Mediocre’ male managers block progress of women in finance
A new study suggests “mediocre” male managers are blocking women's development in the finance world, with women saying men are better at office... read more
Flexible Working Practices
Parents worry about less flexibility after restrictions ease
A Working Families survey shows significant numbers of parents are worried about redundancy after furlough and less flexible working when restrictions... read more
Flexible Working Practices
Audit director on a flexible contract
Jenny Birch from PwC talks about her promotion to Audit director on a part-time contract. read more
Flexible Working Practices
‘Managers less keen on remote working than employees’
New ONS statistics shows a mismatch between managers and employees on the future of homeworking. read more
Diversity
Diversity in Retail group launched
Diversity in Retail has been launched by a group of high-profile founding members committed to sharing best practice and advancing diversity in the... read more
