Best Practice

The next big diversity focus |The Millennial Dad at Work

When it comes to discussing Diversity within the workplace much of the conversation over the last decade has been driven toward female and minority representation – and for good reason. However there is another group starting to emerge for discussion, Millennial fathers.

Plugging the gender gap in STEM

Jonathon Gilplin assesses women’s relationship with STEM and manufacturing industries and provides ways that companies can decrease the gender gap in the industry.

Mental health allies lead the way in MediaCom’s inclusion strategy

The MediaCom mental health ally scheme, novel recruitment process, and reverse mentoring are fostering an inclusive environment

Maternity as A Masters: life experiences turned into business skills comes to the UK

Life Based Value plans to establish Maternity as a Masters in international markets, starting with the UK, after securing £1.3 million

Returners’ Programme helps dxw digital to re-launch careers

dxw digital is piloting a Returners’ Programme to provide opportunities for skilled people to re-enter the workplace after an extended period away. Managing Director David Mann explains why this is good for business and improving diversity.

Women in Finance Charter continues to drive change at the highest level

New companies have signed up to the Women in Finance Charter, pledging to increase gender diversity throughout their organisations, and realise the importance of diversity among teams.

Finalists announced for the Black British Business Awards

2019 Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) showcases the outstanding achievements of black British business leaders throughout the UK.

Demand for a four-day working week rises across the UK

New reports highlight how employees’ preference for a shorter working week could add to businesses’ bottom line.

How businesses can recruit and retain the blind and partially sighted

Phil Clisby explores the ways businesses can better include the blind and partially sighted by adjusting their recruiting process and improving working environments.

Board diversity in the US is on the rise, but still has a way to go

Statistics show that US companies are beginning to create a more diverse boardroom. But while boardroom diversity is increasing, Deb DeHaas believes it’s far from a level playing field.