WEF: Global Gender Gap Closes at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic, But Full Parity Still...
The global gender gap has closed to 68.8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, reveals WEF's latest report.
Scaling Back DEI Increases Legal, Financial, Talent & Reputational Risk, Confirms Study
A new study has confirmed that most US business and legal leaders believe scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives may increase corporate risk. This includes legal exposure, financial and talent loss, and reputational damage.
TUC: Workplace Bullying, Discrimination & Harassment of Disabled Staff ‘Shockingly High’
The number of disabled workers at the receiving end of bullying, discrimination and harassment is “shockingly high”, the UK’s Trades Union Congress...
Most UK Workers – Especially Working Parents – Resist Full-time Return-to-Office Demands
New research shows that most UK employees are resisting full-time return to office demands, with women and parents leading the growing rebellion...
TUC: Lack of Reasonable Adjustments ‘Holding Disabled People Back’ at Work
A lack of reasonable adjustments in the workplace is “holding disabled people back”, the TUC has warned.
Mental Health Matters: 58% of Employees Consider Quitting Over Mental Health Struggles
A new report has revealed that 58% of employees on both sides of the Atlantic have considered quitting their jobs due to mental health struggles.
Nearly Half of Employers Struggling to Find Skilled Talent, Reveals New Study
Almost half of employers say they are struggling to find skilled talent, and a staggering 74% report delays of more than a year filling senior roles, according to EY’s latest survey.
CEOs Worldwide Expect AI Investment to More Than Double Over Next Two Years
Chief executives around the world expect the growth rate of AI investments to more than double in the next two years, according to a new survey.
UK Workplaces Embrace Religion as Faith-Friendly Cultures Gain Momentum
Baringa Partners has been named the UK’s most faith-friendly workplace for 2025 by the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation’s second annual REDI Index, followed by OVO Energy and Clifford Chance in joint second place.
Mental Health at Work: New Data Shows Why All Leaders Must Step Up
Although organisations are speaking more about workplace mental health, action often fails to cascade beyond the C-suite.