Centrepoint CEO talks about BAME leadership challenges & youth
In this week’s guest interview, Seyi Obakin OBE, CEO of youth homeless charity Centrepoint, talks about his rise to the top in both...
BMO outlines ambitious 5-year D&I goals to address diversity gaps
BMO Financial Group has announced its five-year diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals to address diversity gaps affecting Black, Indigenous, people of colour,...
Target announces plan to increase Black representation
Target has announced plans to increase representation of Black team members across the company by 20% over the next three years. The retailer...
Oscars set new D&I standards for best film category
After much criticism of the lack of diversity in Hollywood, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new diversity...
Just 60% firms plan to bring back all furloughed staff fulltime
A global survey carried out by ManpowerGroup has revealed that only 60% of global employers plan to bring back furloughed workers full...
United announces search for second Black board member
United Airlines Holdings, Inc (UAL) has today announced that it plans to further diversity its board by adding a second Black board...
Over a third US firms still uncertain about reopening
Many US businesses hoped to reopen their workplaces after Labor Day (7th September), but a new survey of senior managers/executives suggests an...
Firms must do more to support mental health & racial equality
Although most staff are satisfied with their employer's response to the pandemic, many believe that firms should "do more" to support employee mental health...
UK Government kickstarts employment for 16-24 year-olds
The UK Government has announced a Kickstart Scheme in a bid to boost youth employment. As part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs,...
Women in Law Awards reveal 2020 finalists
The Women in Law Awards, organised by Incisive Media, have announced 2020’s finalists. The Women in Law Awards 2020 not only celebrate success, but also...