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TripActions: fostering a good attitude, grit and a no-limits mindset

TripActions Meagen Eisenberg has navigated the ‘bulldozers’ to carve out over 20 successful gender-neutral years in marketing.

Accent bias exists but people can resist the urge to discriminate

Queen Mary University of London study shows people in positions of power have the capacity to resist accent bias.

How to turn national minimum wage challenges into a fillip for D&I

Despite its positive impact on the workforce, the national minimum wage still represents a compliance challenge for many UK employers seeking to build a fairer workplace. Jaspal Randhawa-Wayte, payroll expert and Director at Zellis, highlights the complexity of the rules.

The One Young World Summit 2019 is underway in London

The annual One Young World summit, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, returns to the capital for the first time since its launch in 2010.

Accenture: improving diverse recruitment with technology

Professional services company Accenture has harnessed the power of technology for its graduate recruitment, allowing a diverse pool of candidates to showcase their full potential.

Acceptance without exception – How Michael Page is approaching inclusion internally

Michael Page is taking steps to make Diversity and Inclusion a top priority within their business, while also addressing where they need to improve.

Mental health allies lead the way in MediaCom’s inclusion strategy

The MediaCom mental health ally scheme, novel recruitment process, and reverse mentoring are fostering an inclusive environment

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…

School Report on diversity: ‘could’ve tried harder,’ says Chime Specialist Group’s CEO

If Joanne Parker, CEO of the Chime Specialist Group (a division of Chime), were to receive a School Report on her efforts to drive diversity and inclusion in her workplace, like many CEO’s today, it would read ‘could do better’. Here she openly explains why, and her ambitions to be best in class.

Targeting ethnic minority talent can help improve boardroom diversity

A meritocratic system is one based on talent, abilities and effort; why then are so few ethnic minorities in senior roles in UK corporates?