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GSK sets ambitious new targets on gender and ethnic diversity

The pharmaceutical giant announces gender and diversity aspirational targets to increase representation at senior levels

Disability bias and plastic waste: the startup fighting for double impact

MELIOR is a British startup that aims to employ people with disabilities. It is also producing sustainable products in an attempt to stem the UK’s plastic waste problem

“All white” boards and no plans to change? The problems in smaller listed firms

The UK’s smaller public companies seem untroubled by the whiteness of their boards, where others who are represented appear to lack executive power, according to a new report

Research uncovers shortcomings in corporates’ attempts to improve diversity

Actively listening to employees, followed by action, is the most effective driver of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workforce, says Josh Bersin

Anxious or Anxiety?: The signs and solutions to the anxiety crisis

The pandemic has triggered an anxiety crisis, and psychologist Tracey Moggeridge offers tips on managing it

Can Amazon’s small business bootcamp tackle racial inequality in entrepreneurship?

The e-commerce giant has been promoting itself as a small business supporter for a while – their new digital bootcamp promises the same for Black founders

Getty Images plays role in decolonising access to black culture

A media business built by a wealthy family dynasty is embarking on a project that will see the release of thousands of its privately held images to Black storytellers

Paralympian’s business sponsorship shows the many benefits of CSR

Apart from being the right thing to do, genuine CSR can boost employee engagement and bolster diverse recruitment

“It’s important to hold themselves accountable,” speakers discuss workplace demands at WIT GLOBAL

Equity in remote working, the meaning of belonging in an organisation, and next-gen workforce demands were some of the hot topics tackled in the event’s sessions.

New campaign boosts female representation in media and advertising

Natwest and Getty images’ #BeTheRoleModel campaign celebrates the success of female small business owners from industries across the UK