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Minority-owned salons given access to funding during COVID-19

With salons expected to remain closed until July, SheaMoisture UK has stepped up to help minority-owned salons survive the crisis.

5 ways to make your onboarding process more enjoyable

Hiring is the first step—onboarding seals the deal. How to show your candidate you appreciate them choosing your company.

Men earn nearly five times more than women in the UK

New HM Revenue & Customs figures show that men are 4.6 times more likely to earn more than £150,000 a year.

How employee resource groups can help drive equity and inclusion

Why are employee resource groups invaluable to D&I? Dr Don Trahan explains, ahead of his talk at the DQ D&I Practitioners Summit in March.

Trust issues: managers unwilling to talk about career progression with HR

New research shows fear of judgement is preventing managers opening up about their career progression to HR.

National BAME Health & Care Awards 2019 winners announced!

The inaugural national BAME Health and Care Awards ceremony shines a light on the excellence of BAME staff in health and care.

International Week of Happiness at Work: what makes your employees tick

Happiness is something everybody aspires to achieve, not only in their personal lives but also at work. To highlight the important message of International Week of Happiness at Work, a variety of tech industry experts share their tips and real-life examples of how their businesses promote happiness in the workplace.

Accenture tops Refinitiv Index of World’s most diverse and inclusive companies

Refinitiv announces its index of the World’s Most Diverse and Inclusive Companies, with Accenture topping the list.

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.

Key factors female-led businesses need to consider to secure funding

Sam Smith, founder and CEO of finnCap Group plc, summarises the key factors female-led businesses need to consider when seeking to raise growth capital. She also outlines some of the challenges they face.