France & South Africa lead in gender diversity at top levels
South Africa and France are leading the way in gender diversity in senior and board roles across the public and private sectors, according...
CIPD: UK’s ‘failed’ Apprenticeship Levy needs significant reform
The UK’s Apprenticeship Levy has failed on every measure; and will undermine investment in skills and economic recovery without significant reform, reported...
Women still absent from half US private company boards
Despite modest progress, women – especially women of colour – remain absent from half of private company boards in the US, and...
Gen X at risk of inadequate income & poverty in retirement
A new report published today paints bleak retirement prospects for many Generation Xers as Covid-19 disrupts millions of pension plans.
Californian boards remain ‘mostly White’, confirms LCDA
California’s company boardrooms continue to be ‘mostly White’, despite the fact that 39% of the state's population is Latino. Latin...
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...
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