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Diverse Boards Deliver 256% Higher Returns, New Research Shows

New findings show that US boards with above-average gender diversity achieve a staggering 256% higher annual Return on Equity compared to less diverse boards. 
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Quarter of US companies disciplined staff over political posts on social media

US companies are increasingly cracking down on employees’ political speech online, with one in four firms disciplining staff for social media activity in the past month alone, new survey data shows.
A new global survey shows that nearly 70% of executives are prepared to scale back AI budgets this year if projects fail to deliver measurable business results.

Nine in 10 CEOs Say Business Case for Sustainability is Stronger Than Ever, Reveals...

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.
Eight in 10 US companies say they remain committed to inclusion, fairness and diverse representation even as political and legal pressure forces organisations to rethink how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), according to a new study.

Mentoring Programme Doubles Places to Boost Career Progression for People of Colour in Sustainability

Despite growing attention on inclusion, the environmental and sustainability profession remains one of the UK’s least racially diverse sectors.
gender digital divide

Closing Gender Digital Divide Could Boost Global GDP by $1.5 trillion, UN Report Shows

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.
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.

Ethnic Minority Businesses Contribute Up to £74bn a Year to UK Economy, Reveals New...

Ethnic minority-owned businesses are contributing as much as £74 billion a year to the UK economy, according to new figures unveiled at...
employee wellbeing

Employee Wellbeing Support Boosts Business Loyalty, Retention & Productivity

New research has found that companies investing in employee wellbeing initiatives see significant gains in loyalty, retention and productivity.
Employers must do more to support their neurodiverse employees.

Studies Expose Daily Struggles for Neurodiverse Employees Despite Growing Awareness

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.

Majorities Across All 50 US States Expect AI to Fundamentally Reshape Their Jobs Within...

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.

Seven in 10 Employers Still Struggle to Fill Full-Time Roles Amid Rising Talent Shortages...

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.
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