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Music education charity Music Masters launches diversity audit tool

Following its trial last year, the upgraded tool includes written guides to support “good conversation” around diversity and inclusion

Credit Suisse Gender 3000 report: gender diversity in boardroom and senior management grows globally

The report reveals that boardroom gender diversity continues to improve globally yet there’s “sluggish” progress in major Asian economies including China, India, Japan and Korea

Lack of D&I confidence among men, older workers and leadership remains an issue

The new report from data firm Dynata revealed that microaggressions remain an issue for ethnic minority workers while other cohorts are fearful of losing their jobs due to D&I

Recognition is key to driving female inclusion and belonging, cites new workforce study

Respondents who reported being recognised at work were almost twice as likely to have a strong sense of belonging

New report reveals “trust gap” between Black business community and banks

Respondents cited poor treatment and lack of understanding of lived experiences as reasons why they didn’t deal with banks for funding

10 informative and inspirational books to read this Black History Month

Take your pick from this selection of fiction and non-fiction books encompassing Black experiences across Britain, Europe and the US

Skillsoft and Ellevate Network partner to help women re-enter work after COVID-19

As part of the 2022 programme, women will be able to develop their existing skillsets and secure new skills for future roles

Quilter promises not to discriminate against afro hair

The policy has been implemented by Quilter, a wealth management firm, ahead of Black History Month

WISE report: Women more likely to retrain for a job in tech

Respondents said their non-STEM qualifications had equipped them with transferable skills for the sector, while women were more likely to take part-time tech courses

13 ways to develop sustainable company values

Working towards commonly shared values across the workplace creates a vibrant culture