Digitising firms create most jobs but upskilling is challenging
Companies that are digitising the most are creating the most jobs, but upskilling fast enough continues to be a challenge, confirmed ManpowerGroup....
Half of Brits fear Covid-19 will widen gender pay gap
The British public fear that Covid-19 will have a devastating impact on workplace equality, and undermine business efforts to address the gender...
Women want Biden to prioritise inequality, healthcare & jobs
A new national survey carried out by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has revealed exactly which ‘top’ priorities and policies American women...
‘Soul-destroying’ ageism rises for older job seekers
Often stereotyped as ‘too experienced’, many older workers are continuing to be disadvantaged and discriminated against during their job search, reveals a...
Staff reluctant to return to work until vaccines become more available
As the US ramps up coronavirus vaccinations, new research carried out by Eagle Hill Consulting and Ipsos has revealed that many employees are reluctant to...
FTSE firms achieve ‘dramatic’ 50% rise of women on boards
More than a third (34.3%) of FTSE 350 board positions are now held by women, representing a 50% increase over the last...
Firms must report gender pay gap, confirms UK Government
After much confusion, the UK Government has confirmed that companies must file in their gender pay gap reports for 2020-21.
50/50 Women on Boards: Historic uptick in board gender diversity
US-based 50/50 Women on Boards has reported a ‘historic uptick’ in board gender diversity at companies representing 25 of the largest initial public offerings...
Workplace safety replaces talent acquisition as ‘top’ CEO priority
Ensuring a safe work environment has replaced talent acquisition as the 'top priority' for business leaders in 2021, according to a new study.
87% firms believe DE&I improves productivity & business value
Around 87% of companies believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts have helped to enhance productivity and improve business value, according...
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