UK student scoops award for creating safe space for LGBTQ+ college community
Jack Stokes, a 17-year-old student at Dudley College of Technology in the West Midlands, has scooped the UK’s Queer Student of the...
Top brands urge social media CEOs to tackle online racism
The world’s top brands have signed Conscious Advertising Network’s (CAN) open letter urging social media company CEOs to tackle online racism and...
Jones Walker appoints Richard Cortizas as Chief Diversity Officer
US law firm Jones Walker LLP has named New Orleans Partner Richard Cortizas as the company's first Chief Diversity Officer. He will lead...
Shutterstock & It Gets Better Project join forces to better represent LGBTQ+ community
Global creative platform Shutterstock and It Gets Better Project, the non-profit dedicated to uplifting, empowering and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer...
HR priorities shift to staff wellbeing, mental health & DE&I
Workplace HR priorities have shifted to employee wellbeing, mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), according to a new study.
Symetra appoints Solynn McCurdy as SVP, Chief DE&I Officer
Symetra Life Insurance Company has announced the appointment of Solynn McCurdy as Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Officer; a new...
FA condemns online racism & urges government & social media firms to step up...
The Football Association (FA) has condemned the online racism targeted at some of its players after England’s defeat in yesterday’s UEFA Euro...
Diversity in Tech Awards extends deadline
The deadline for Diversity in Tech Awards has been extended to Friday 23rd July. Previously known as the Women in...
Majority of staff not heard ‘equally’ or ‘fairly’, confirms UKG
The vast majority (83%) of employees worldwide feel work colleagues are not heard 'fairly' or 'equally', confirmed new research from UKG.
RANKED: The top 30 ‘most influential’ HBCUs in the US
America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are increasingly the preferred choice for students today, confirmed AcademicInfluence.com; which has recently ranked the top...