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Mental health and wellbeing whitepaper offers practical advice to UK businesses

Wellbeing in the workplace is gathering more attention, yet business owners and managers are often left in the dark on how to help those struggling with mental ill-health.

Stigma around regional accents is hindering social mobility in the UK

Is being on the board unobtainable for working-class Brits? 55% of the UK report a stigma around regional accents, with London ranked the worst.

Prodigy Finance: funding the future of diverse top talent

Funding shouldn’t be a barrier to education says Neha Sethi Director, Capital Markets
Prodigy Finance, which helps international students with limited funding options, gain access to life-changing educational opportunities.

How extending fathers’ parental leave will help address the paternity paradox

Chris Parke, CEO and Co-founder, Talking Talent, challenges businesses to tackle the paternity paradox and level the playing field for mothers and fathers at work.

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.

Women in Finance Summit: progression through the ranks

Whether you want to progress in your current role or go down a totally different path, it can often be both daunting and challenging when it comes to dictating your career progression – and making it a reality.

Female employment rate hits an all-time high in the UK

More women in jobs than ever according to new female employment figures.

Can collaboration elevate women in the payments industry?

Magdalena Rutka, payments lead at Icon Solutions, explains how women can enter the payments industry and thrive — it’s all about collaboration.

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.

The Valuable 500: disability inclusion in businesses campaign takes off

Caroline Casey explains why she started The Valuable 500 and calls on businesses to stop being ‘diversish.’