Research & Insights

As Pride Month ends, new research shows consumers still expect brands to support LGBTQ+ communities year-round, despite many companies scaling back Pride and DEI initiatives.

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.

Neurodivergent professionals face job searches lasting years and only 9.1% feel valued at work, according to new research highlighting major hiring failures.

Companies led by women are significantly outperforming their male-led peers in appointing women to both corporate boards and senior management positions, according to a major new global study.

Drawing on examples from the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026, Business Disability Forum’s CEO Diane Lightfoot explains why lasting disability inclusion must be driven from the top and championed at every level.

The UK's proposed under-16 social media ban could create a hidden workplace challenge for employers. Discover how increased digital caregiving responsibilities may affect parental burnout, employee wellbeing, talent retention and gender equity.

As Men's Health Week in the UK and US highlights growing concerns around men's wellbeing, experts say employers must do more to tackle stigma, workplace stress and mental health support.

As millions of employees follow World Cup matches during working hours, many say they plan to rely on AI to help manage workloads, raising new questions about productivity, trust and the future of work.

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.

New research suggests that World Cup 2026 could cost employers up to $17 billion in lost productivity as workers adjust schedules, watch matches during working hours and seek greater flexibility.