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Accenture: putting the I before D to bolster potential

Amanda Leacy, head of global I&D for Accenture, talks about the importance of inclusion in the workplace for enabling people to achieve their full potential.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion: Better inclusion equals a bigger pie for everyone

In this interview, Diana Cruz Solash tells DiversityQ about her plans to transform Infor into a leader in inclusion and diversity by setting the right policies, programmes and culture.

Why diversity and inclusion must be embedded in the culture

Rita Trehan, global strategist, makes a case for building a business culture where diversity and inclusion plays an integral part.

Equal opportunities? The need for female participation

FedEE’s Secretary-General Robin Chater outlines findings of a study into gender discrimination and the need for female participation in the workplace.

Government reveals Investing in Women Code – a new initiative to propel female-led business

Plans to increase the number of British female entrepreneurs by 50% have taken a leap forward, with Women Code. Major banks and venture capital firms signalling their support.

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.

Let’s talk about race. Project Race: big, bold and brave on diversity and inclusion

Rob Neil is a long serving civil servant and for the last three years was head of the Ministry of Justice’s Project Race a fixed term and radically new effort aimed at supporting the department’s diversity and inclusion aims and turning the dial on race equality.

Three steps to help women access technical retraining

Over £3bn could be added to the UK economy if more women took on STEM careers. It’s never too late to start a new career. Kate Koehn, Program Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS), explains how technical retraining helped her do just that.

Cultivating a fair workplace: the Nursing & Midwifery Council way

Diversity and inclusion, internally and externally, is high on the agenda at the Nursing & Midwifery Council. Here’s why…