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Why women in STEM need to be the forerunners of change

Lori MacVittie, Principal Threat Evangelist at F5 Network, talks about her experience as a woman in the STEM industry and provides advice to inspire women in the sector.

ONS figures reveal an Ethnicity Pay Gap far worse than the gender gap

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal the latest Ethnicity Pay Gap figures – the disparity in pay for different ethnic groups across the UK.

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…

Companies having a mid-life crisis – the stats reveal ageism is still rife

26% of people over 35 have experienced ageism in the workplace, new survey reveals.

How D&I is crucial to companies’ talent supply systems

Andrés Tapia, Senior Client Partner, global diversity and inclusion strategist and thought leader at Korn Ferry, discusses the importance of making a business case for D&I and the five-stage model for successful implementation.

Why the future of business is in the hands of older workers

An ageing population means older workers and an ageing workforce; something that is already taking place in workplaces across the UK.

Lloyd’s of London bans drugs and alcohol with a new code of conduct

Lloyd’s of London takes major steps to curb inappropriate behaviour and sexual harassment in the workplace with a new code of conduct that bans drugs and alcohol from its building.

Women C-Suite ranks nudge up—a tad

More women are holding the nation’s most important corporate roles, just not that many more.

Agile working – is this viable for your flexible business?

Is it time for more businesses to embrace flexible working? And is flexible working right for all companies?

Positive action to promote equality in the workplace

Positive action is an important tool in dismantling gender barriers in employment. It is also an underused enabler of widespread equality.