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Does misconduct reporting need a tech upgrade?

Could anonymous misconduct reporting help employers deal with ethical workplace issues more effectively? UK energy supplier OVO Energy is trialling it among its workforce

Why COVID-19 and new tech has changed recruitment and retention

The speakers at our Talent Acquisition & Retention Virtual Summit agreed that the role of recruiters and candidate values have changed since COVID-19

“Now is the time” to challenge the disability employment gap, says Commission

Ground-breaking report from the CSJ Disability Commission highlights actionable ways to tackle the disability employment gap

How employers can secure equality for transgender people in the workplace

While incidents of violent abuse for trans employees is relatively low, lack of supportive infrastructure and microaggressions from colleagues is making some hide their identity

New Enterprise Academy to level up inequalities for Black business community

The Black British Business Awards has launched an Academy for Black businesses, giving them the advice and skills building opportunities to beat COVID-19, Brexit, and long-term inequalities

Healthcare provider signs pledge to end pinkwashing and improve “real” LGBT+ inclusion

A healthcare provider has proven that it’s serious about LGBT+ inclusion

Diversify your leadership or you’ll fail your customers, says FCA boss

FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi advises firms to diversify their teams now if they want to manage risk, outperform others and keep their customers happy

Has COVID-19 unlocked womens’ potential in cybersecurity?

COVID-19 has been devastating to many sectors, but not cybersecurity were women are feeling more assured in their roles than ever before. But more work needs to be done to get women into the industry

Is remote working making women susceptible to unconscious bias?

Remote working during COVID-19 means many virtual meetings, where a number of women, including working mothers and women of colour are feeling less empowered during this time

Older employees don’t think race and gender hold women back

Older employees, according to a new study, think that gender, race, and ethnicity aren’t holding women back from workplace progression