Median CEO pay jumped 23.2% to $29.4 million in 2025 while the CEO-worker pay gap widened to 341:1, according to new data, raising new questions about fairness, AI-driven incentives and executive compensation.

New Data Shows 50% Drop in Firms Reporting Ethnicity Pay Gaps

The number of UK organisations reporting on their ethnicity pay gap has fallen by 50% in just a year, according to a...
Nearly one in three employees say poor leadership is preventing them from experiencing fulfilment at work, according to a new survey.

Black Equity Index Launched to Accelerate Racial Equity at Work

Global think tank Coqual has announced the launch of the Black Equity Index (BEI); a new initiative for organisations to advance, and measure progress towards...
Most LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces

Stonewall Reveals Top 100 Most LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employers

LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall has revealed this year’s top 100 most LGBTQ+ Inclusive workplaces in the UK. The Top Employer...
all-male boards are in decline.

Almost 40% FTSE 100 Board Roles Now Held By Women

Around 40% FTSE 100 board positions in the UK are now held by women, compared to just 12.5% ten years ago, according...
BTA Awards

Celebrating Black Role Models & Innovators in Tech

The Black Tech Achievement (BTA) Awards, organised by the Black Business Show, have announced 2022’s finalists. The BTA...
equal pay for women in sports

US Soccer Settles Equal Pay Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

After years of fighting for equal pay, the US Women's National Team (USWNT) has reached a $24 million settlement with the US...
Black leaders still significantly underrepresented on UK boards.

Celebrating Black History Month & Supporting Black Men’s Careers

In this week’s guest column, East Coast Executives’ President Kenneth Johnson explores how Black History Month has evolved throughout the years. He...
Talent shortage

1/3 Firms Forced to Turn Down Work Due to Staff Shortages

More than one-third (38%) of UK businesses have been forced to turn down work due to staff shortages amid the pandemic, according...
addressing racial inequality through arts

Firms Maintain Arts Funding to Address Racial Inequality

Many companies are increasingly partnering with arts organisations to address social challenges, including racism and other forms of inequality, according to a...
disability inclusion

US Veterans Demand Better Air Travel for Disabled People

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has petitioned the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve air travel for passengers with disabilities.
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