employee wellbeing

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 introduces the first autistic Barbie doll, championing representation for children through play.

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.
Hiring challenges to persist in 2026

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.
A new survey of 900 CEOs reveals that nearly eight in 10 (78%) believe failed AI strategies could threaten their jobs as boards demand measurable AI results and stronger governance.

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.
abuse 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).
wide hustle

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

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...
young job seekers and youth unemployment

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.
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.

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.
Rising Stars Winners 2024

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.
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