FTSE boards to miss ‘one by 2021’ ethnic diversity target
The 2020 Parker Review published yesterday has revealed that FTSE boards will miss the government-backed target of having at least one board director...
6th Feb 2020: Conversations to end mental health stigma
Today, workplaces and organisations across the UK today are participating in Time To Talk – a day that encourages everyone to be more open about mental health....
UK Government unites with LGBT charities to address inequalities
The UK’s Government Equalities Office (GEO) has brought together leading voices from LGBT organisations to celebrate the work being done in the...
Fawcett Society launches new Bill to modernise equal pay law
The Fawcett Society has announced a new Bill, which would modernise the law on equal pay. The proposals, launched today in Parliament, will...
How apprenticeships can increase diversity
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Mass AI adoption in finance will ‘worsen’ bias & discrimination
A new report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) shows that nearly two-thirds (64%)...
RIDI offers free webinar to inspire award nominations
The Recruitment Industry Disability Initiative (RIDI) Awards Chair, Jane Hatton, will host a free webinar on Thursday 13th February 2020 to inspire award...
UK National Apprenticeship Week ‘Look beyond’ theme celebrates diversity
The 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week takes place this week from the 3rd to 7th February 2020. It’s an annual week-long celebration...
Dawn Christian on why Black History Month belongs to us all
In the first of a series of guest columns dedicated to African American History Month, AstraZeneca’s diversity champion Dawn E Christian outlines why...
Biotech’s first D&I report reveals gender & ethnicity gaps
The biotech industry’s first survey on diversity and inclusion (D&I) has revealed gender and ethnicity gaps, particularly in leadership ranks of member...