Generational Diversity

Only 23% of organisations say their managers are very confident leading multigenerational teams, despite nearly nine in 10 employers recognising the benefits of age-diverse workforces, according to new research.

Finalists for the 2026 National Diversity Awards have been announced, recognising individuals, organisations and community groups driving positive change and championing inclusion across the UK.

A growing number of midlife employees are quietly juggling full-time jobs while coordinating care for ageing parents, creating what experts describe as one of the most significant – and least visible – workforce challenges facing employers today.

Three quarters of parents say their current working arrangements do not match the life they actually want, while nearly three in four simply want more flexibility to spend time with their children, according to a major US survey.

As organisations mark Age Without Limits Day today on 10 June, a growing body of research suggests employers need to tackle ageing workforce challenges and rethink how they attract, support and retain older workers.

More than one million young people in the UK are now not in education, employment or training, as experts warn Britain risks creating a “lost generation” amid disappearing entry-level jobs, AI disruption and worsening mental health.

New Study Exposes UK Parenting Inequality as Working Mothers Continue to Carry the Load

Record numbers of young Britons are leaving the UK as youth unemployment rises and entry-level jobs decline, raising concerns for employers and the economy.

From mental health advocacy to inclusive workplace strategies, this year’s Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards spotlight the individuals and organisations transforming employee wellbeing across the UK.

Launched on Trans Day of Visibility 2026, the Trans in the City Changemakers List recognises individuals advancing inclusion and supporting trans and non-binary communities across UK workplaces and grassroots organisations.