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...
Community Business extends submission deadline for HK’s 2020 LGBT+ Inclusion Awards
Asia’s not-for-profit Community Business has announced that the deadline for 2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards has now been extended until 21st...
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...
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...
Fawcett Society launches new Bill to modernise equal pay law
The Fawcett Society has announced a new Bill, which would modernise the law on equal pay. The proposals, launched today in Parliament, will...
How apprenticeships can increase diversity
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