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The shortlisted finalists for the 2026 British Diversity Awards has been announced, celebrating the individuals and organisations championing diversity, equity and inclusion across the UK.

Here are four trends shaping the future of work and what employers must do to thrive.

As the UK marks Ethnicity Pay Gap Day on 8 January, stark reminders of racial pay inequality are appearing on the streets of London and Manchester, as a national campaign calls for fair pay and greater transparency and accountability in the workplace.

Nine in 10 employers anticipate hiring challenges to persist this year, with skills shortages and technology-driven change topping the list of concerns.

Corporate commitment to women’s advancement is declining, career support is becoming more uneven and women are now less interested than men in being promoted or pursuing leadership roles, reveals new research.

Nearly half of US workers now believe they will need at least $1 million to retire comfortably, yet only 27% think they will actually get there, according to new research.

The majority of American workers say they are burned out and many report that their managers are doing little or nothing to help, according to new research.

Nearly a third of America's companies plan to lay off employees before the end of the year, even though the timing can be avoided.

Nearly half of US workers admit to "revenge quitting" jobs over toxic workplaces and poor leadership, according to a new survey.

Expert speakers at the Business Disability Forum's Global Conference yesterday warned employers against sidelining disability inclusion.