Lack of senior women is main cause of engineer gender pay gap
According to research published today by the Royal Academy of Engineering, the underrepresentation of women in senior roles is the ‘single largest...
Deloitte: Employers can gain 5:1 return on wellbeing investment
Deloitte has revealed a positive business case for employers to invest in staff wellbeing. According to its latest report, Mental health and employers:...
Community Business reports drop in women on HK HSI boards
Community Business has reported a ‘disappointing’ year-on-year drop in female representation on Hong Kong company boards. Women on boards of Hong Kong’s...
HRC’s 2020 CEI reveals best employers for LGBTQ equality
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) has announced the results of this year’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which rates workplaces on LGBTQ equality. The findings,...
UK CEOs increase focus on diversity & wellbeing, says PwC
CEOs in the UK are showing an increase in commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I), and recognising the importance of wellbeing in...
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index expands to 325 firms
Bloomberg has announced that 325 companies headquartered across 42 countries are included in its 2020 Gender-Equality Index (GEI), up from 230 firms...
CIPD: 1/4 UK staff say workplace harassment overlooked
Despite the #MeToo movement, a quarter of employees (24%) think bullying and harassment are ‘swept under the carpet’ by their employers, according...
Businesses must take lead to reduce inequality, says WEF
Economies have much to gain by reducing inequality, and businesses must take the lead to help fix it, according to the World...
EHRC issues guidance to protect staff from harassment at work
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has issued new guidance for employers on how to protect their employees from discrimination, victimisation and...
Playbook promises to move the dial & retain more women in tech
Diversity-focused organisations Feminuity and #movethedial have released a resource that promises to help retain more women in tech, worldwide. Inclusion, Intention, and Investment: A Playbook for...