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Marriott helps the young with learning disabilities into employment

An innovative partnership with DFN Project SEARCH is transforming the lives of young people with learning disabilities and autism in London.

Backlash against diversity programmes shows the need for a re-think

Without an understanding of unconscious bias, it’s easy to see how resentment can grow around diversity programmes, but the three biggest arguments against these programmes are easily resolved.

Women in the automotive industry: Ford UK targeting the gender pay gap

Ford UK has diversity and inclusion firmly in its headlights, from enhanced maternity and paternity packages to diversity councils at local and national level.

Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia to Join Salesforce as UK and Ireland CEO

Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, announced that Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia will join the company on October 1st as CEO, Salesforce UK and Ireland (UKI) to lead the company’s UKI business through its next stage of growth.

35% of the top 100 UK companies fail to mention matters related to LGBTQ+

Research unveiled has identified that 35% of FTSE 100 companies have failed to include any reference to matters relating to the LGBTQ+ community within their annual reports.

How confident are we when talking about mental health at work?

1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. Which industries are working the hardest to bring these figures down?

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.

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.

Uber drives diversity through targeting executive bonuses

Ride-hailing company, Uber seeks to increase the number of women and underrepresented people in leadership roles.

APPG report calls for the empowerment of female entrepreneurs

The Women and Enterprise All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) launches its first report on the future of female entrepreneurs.