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.
Ethnicity Pay Gap Day: Billboards Across London and Manchester Confront Britain’s Hidden Pay Inequality
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.
Sustainability in 2026: How Businesses Are Shaping the Green Agenda
The sustainability transition is no longer being driven by policymakers – it’s being led by business. As 2026 begins, companies are proving that purpose, resilience and profitability are not competing priorities, but increasingly inseparable.
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.
Failing to Level the Playing Field for Women Pursuing Leadership Roles is a Business...
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.
Half of US Workers Believe They’ll Need $1M+ to Retire, Survey Shows
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.
Half of Disabled Employees Say Disability Makes it Harder to Keep or Progress in...
Almost half of people with disabilities in the UK say their disability or health condition makes it harder to hold down a job or progress at work, according to new research.
Women CEOs Face Disproportionate Pressure as Shareholder Activism Surges
Shareholder activists are increasingly targeting chief executives and women CEOs are paying a disproportionate price, reveals a new study.
1/3 of Customers With Disabilities Experience Difficulty Accessing Basic Products & Services
Nearly a third of UK customers with disabilities continue to face barriers accessing basic products and services, confirmed new survey findings.
Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026 Now Open For Nominations
Business Disability Forum’s (BDF) Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026 are now open for nominations.
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