Diversity

UK employees reluctant to open up about mental health

One in three workers wouldn’t feel comfortable disclosing a mental health issue at work, while thirds think their employer is not interested.

Diversity in the workplace is everybody’s responsibility

Sandra Kerr, OBE, CBE, National Campaign Director for Race Equality at Business in the Community (BITC), talks about the Race at Work Charter and how companies can move the dial on diversity.

Youngsters put off digital sector due to diversity concerns

The perceptions that young people have about the digital sector could be deterring them from entering digital education and careers.

Award-winning apprentice won’t let autism get in the way

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week, a childcare apprentice who worried that her autism would affect her career prospects, shares with others who have a disability how rewarding an apprenticeship can be.

Conservative Peer seeks mandatory disability pay gap reporting

Conservative Peer calls on the Government to force businesses to publish their disability pay gap, following on from gender and ethnicity.

Showing the love(lace) for women in STEM: working toward equality

Today marks Ada Lovelace Day – an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM. Here six ‘un-stereotypical’ women share their love for the industries, and why businesses and education must encourage greater equality in STEM.

Black British Business Awards celebrates outstanding talent

Ground-breaking Awards celebrating members of the black British business community, whose drive and success in their industry makes them standout and shine above the rest.

Plexal announces first 10 innovators for OpenDoor – social inclusion programme

The twelve week social inclusion programme will support products, services or projects that make work more inclusive.

NetSuite: women leaders in technology is a legacy that needs to catch up

Nicky Tozer, EMEA Vice President Oracle NetSuite, had an unusal journey into technology. Here, she explains why the lack of women leaders in tech is a legacy issue.

EY supports female entrepreneurs with leading business network

10 female entrepreneurs across the UK included in EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women class of 2019.