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Recruiters must leverage their expertise to close disability employment gap

The Government’s target to reduce the disability employment gap to 16% by 2020 is in potential jeopardy, says the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Worldwide ERC on why diversity needs a new definition for the future

Worldwide ERC’s President and CEO Peggy Smith reveals how diversity and inclusion initiatives are becoming increasingly critical to attracting, engaging and retaining talent.

Embrace the difference to improve diversity and inclusion

Change has taken a long time but, as former Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler explains, it’s heading in the right direction.

HR Acuity: capture data to support best practice employee relations

Tech firm HR Acuity proves capturing employee relations data is key to improving diversity and inclusion and enhancing corporate reputations.

Want Higher Profits? Time to hire a Female CEO or CFO

Diversity at the top, it seems, can pay. The issue of making leadership more diverse remains, says Korn Ferry as it explores the benefit of a female CEO or CFO.

Cambridge University sees marked increase in black students

University attributes the incredible rise to the “Stormzy Effect”, but there is still a long way to go.

How to future proof your business with the skills of dyslexic employees

Businesses can futureproof their workforce and combat a digital skills gap by employing dyslexic individuals.

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.

How to attract and nurture talent in the renewable energy sector

Relevant specialist knowledge and skills are vital to success in this growing industry. Lee Clarke at Dynama outlines three ways strategic workforce planning will help to boost competency while championing diversity and inclusivity in the renewable energy sector.

GOV UK supports top business to Lead the Change on diversity at work

GOV UK announce launch of government-backed board to promote diversity across the UK workforce