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Access to Work updates for disabled workers should have come sooner

Access to Work: Support for disabled home workers welcome, but should have been communicated sooner, says Business Disability Forum.

Diverse workforces hold the skills needed for businesses to survive

Businesses committed to a diverse workforce may find it easier and faster to emerge from the pandemic than those dragging their feet on D&I.

Future Fund loans showcase the lack of diversity in VC and start-ups

As 13 men devised the Future Fund Loans during the coronavirus, diversity has been left behind by the Government loan for businesses.

2020 Future Stars in Tech Shortlist has been announced

Going into its third year, the Shortlist for the Future Stars in Tech Awards 2020 have been revealed ahead of the ceremony in September.

Employers encouraged not to lose sight of gender equality amid crisis

Over two-thirds of UK workers would look for another job if there was an unfair gender pay gap at their company.

2020 marks a shift in thinking towards D&I initiatives

Nick Walker, Chief HR Officer, Paysafe, on how businesses should be thinking about diversity and inclusion in 2020.

Rush to adopt new tech could see companies breaking equality law

Institute for the Future of Work report questions the reliability of tech used to comply with UK equality laws.

Unit4: putting your people at the heart of your business

People make the place, they say; and at no other time has applying a people-centric approach to process and products been paramount.

RIDI Awards names 2020 shortlist of pioneering employers and recruiters

Does your organisation support people with disabilities into employment? Here’s a list of the 2020 RIDI Awards finalists.

Helping disabled employees to work during the coronavirus lockdown

How do you make adjustments to enable disabled employees to work from home? The Business Disability Forum has the answers.