employers admit to discrimination in hiring and promoting employees

One-third of UK Employers Admit to Discriminatory Behaviours When Hiring/Promoting

More than one third of organisations in the UK have not promoted or hired someone because of their age, race, gender or accessibility needs, revealed a new survey.
Artificial intelligence (AI), environment, social and governance (ESG), diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and transparency are now among the top considerations for investors, revealed a new global study.

HR Leaders Report ‘Clear’ ROI From Employee Wellbeing Strategies

More than 70% of HR leaders report seeing a 'clear' return on investment from their employee wellbeing strategies, confirmed a new study. 
A new survey of 900 CEOs reveals that nearly eight in 10 (78%) believe failed AI strategies could threaten their jobs as boards demand measurable AI results and stronger governance.

UNDP: Half of World’s Population Believe Men Make Better Leaders

Half of people worldwide still believe men make better political leaders than women, and more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women, according to a new report from the United Nations.
women in tech

Most Women in Tech Continue to Experience Discrimination

Despite diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging promises, the majority of women in tech continue to experience discrimination at work and in educational spaces.
Replacing employees with AI

Staff Ready to Accept AI If Employers Are Committed to Doing the Right Thing,...

Staff ready to accept AI if employers are committed to doing the right thing.
young job seekers and youth unemployment

Climate Concerns Play Important Role in Gen Z & Millennials’ Career Decisions

Environmental and climate concerns play an important role in Gen Zs' and millennials' career decisions, revealed a new study.
workplace stress and burnout

Four in 10 Professionals Feel More Burnt Out Than Year Ago

Workplace burnout is a problem that just won't go away with more employees feeling burnt out than this time last year, confirmed new research.
A new global survey shows that nearly 70% of executives are prepared to scale back AI budgets this year if projects fail to deliver measurable business results.

UK Gender Pay Gap Persists Despite Falling at Fastest Rate Since 2017 

The overall UK gender pay gap persists despite falling at the fastest year on year pace in six years, according to new research from PwC.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged the UK government to establish an emergency national taskforce to protect jobs, support at-risk industries and prevent permanent site closures as the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict intensifies.

Time To Address UK’s Diversity Deficit at The Top, Urges Report

New entrants to the FTSE Alternative Investment Market (AIM)  Index are over twice as likely to have an ethnically diverse CEO than both the FTSE 100 and AIM 100, new research has found, demonstrating the need for the UK’s largest corporations to address the diversity deficit at the very top.
Job seekers - especially Gen Z and millennials – believe it’s important for their current or future employers to take a stance on key social issues.

Work Stress & Burnout Remain High for Gen Z & Millennials

Stress and anxiety levels driven by financial and environmental concerns, as well as workplace pressures remain high for Gen Z and Millennials, revealed a new study.
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