Beyond the Grind: Four Workforce Trends Shaping the Future of Work & Defining 2026
Here are four trends shaping the future of work and what employers must do to thrive.
Barbie Launches First Autistic Doll Designed With Support From the ASAN Community
Barbie has introduced its first autistic doll, marking a significant step for representation and inclusion in the toy industry.
AI Fails to Close Skills Gaps as Nine in 10 Employers Expect Hiring Challenges...
Nine in 10 employers anticipate hiring challenges to persist this year, with skills shortages and technology-driven change topping the list of concerns.
Seven in 10 Workers Feel Uncomfortable Talking Politics at Work, Reveals New Study
Nearly seven in 10 employees (68%) say they feel uncomfortable discussing politics at work.
Over Half a Million LGBTQ+ Workers in the UK Report Abuse at Work, Reveals...
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).
Professional Polygamy: One in 10 People Who WFH Have Taken on a Side Hustle,...
One in ten UK employees working from home have taken on a side hustle to help boost their income, with over a third admitting to earning this additional income whilst on the clocks with their main employer, a new study has revealed.
British Diversity Awards 2025: Celebrating Champions, Change-Makers & Inclusion Trailblazers
The fourth annual British Diversity Awards took place at the prestigious Grosvenor House London on Wednesday 19th March, to celebrate this year’s...
Visible Role Models Would Encourage 80% of LGBTQ+ Gen Zers to Accept Job Offer
Eight out of 10 LGBTQ+ students and graduates are more likely to accept a job offer if they see visible allies and LGBTQ+ role models in leadership positions, according to new research.
80% of Mattel’s Global Games Portfolio Will be Colourblind Accessible by End of 2024
Mattel has announced that 80% of its global games portfolio will be colourblind accessible by the end of the year, and 90% in 2025, as part of its commitment to create more inclusive play experiences.
Revealed: 2024’s Rising Star Award Finalists in DEI, ESG, STEM & Other Sectors
WeAreTheCity has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Rising Star Awards, highlighting the exceptional achievements of over 230 remarkable individuals in categories such as diversity, equity and inclusion, ESG, health, STEM and other sectors.













































