Michelle Wimes reflects on the importance of US Black History
In this week’s guest column dedicated to African American History Month, Michelle Wimes, Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer at international law firm...
11th February: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Today, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It was created by UNESCO and UN Women, in collaboration with other institutions...
Should organisations use targets to increase diversity?
In this week’s guest column, WISE CEO Helen Wollaston explores the controversial topic of using targets to increase diversity. It worked for...
Third of FTSE 100 board roles now held by women
One-third of board positions at the UK's biggest companies are now held by a woman, according to the Hampton-Alexander Review. Women now account...
Guidance for business leaders as Coronavirus spreads
Community Business' CEO Fern Ngai has expressed deep concern about the global rise in xenophobic attitudes towards people of Asian descent in the wake...
Goulston & Storrs hires first D&I Director: Ayeshah Johnson
US Law firm Goulston & Storrs has announced the appointment of Ayeshah Johnson as the firm’s first Director of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)....
How great managers create belonging & inclusion: Part 3
Author of The Self Determined Manager and seasoned HR professional, David Deacon, explores how great managers create belonging and inclusion. In the last part of...
FTSE boards to miss ‘one by 2021’ ethnic diversity target
The 2020 Parker Review published yesterday has revealed that FTSE boards will miss the government-backed target of having at least one board director...
6th Feb 2020: Conversations to end mental health stigma
Today, workplaces and organisations across the UK today are participating in Time To Talk – a day that encourages everyone to be more open about mental health....
UK Government unites with LGBT charities to address inequalities
The UK’s Government Equalities Office (GEO) has brought together leading voices from LGBT organisations to celebrate the work being done in the...