Research

Nine in 10 global chief executives now say the business case for sustainability is stronger than it was five years ago, and almost all plan to maintain or expand their commitments, according to a new study.

Targeted investments in gender equality aimed at closing the gender digital divide could unlock $1.5 trillion in global GDP and lift 30 million women and girls out of poverty by 2050, according to a new UN report.

Two major new reports highlight both the strengths of neurodiverse employees and the urgent need for more inclusive workplace practices across the UK.

Half of US adults now actively use at least one major AI tool – a milestone that signals artificial intelligence has moved from Silicon Valley boardrooms to main street businesses. Every state except West Virginia reports usage rates exceeding 40%, indicating that AI adoption has achieved critical mass nationwide.

Employers still report difficulty filling full-time roles, despite widespread innovation in hiring practices and increased investment in talent strategies, according to a new report.

Employers who dilute their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies risk triggering a talent exodus, according to new research.

Over half a million LGBT+ workers in the UK have experienced workplace bullying, discrimination, or harassment, according to a stark new warning from the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Amid rising global conflict, aid budget cuts and growing threats to women’s rights, nearly half of women’s organisations (47%) operating in humanitarian settings could be forced to shut their doors within six months if current reductions in international funding continue, warns UN.

The global gender gap has closed to 68.8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, reveals WEF's latest report.

A new study has confirmed that most US business and legal leaders believe scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives may increase corporate risk. This includes legal exposure, financial and talent loss, and reputational damage.