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Can your employer refuse to let you work from home?

As the UK’s coronavirus safeguarding measures continue, Mini Setty explains the law on employees’ rights to work from home.

Gender bias in employment benefits holding back women in tech

Flexible working is the most-desired employment benefit for women in the tech industry, but the stigma attached is having a negative impact on work-life balance and career progression.

Older workers: OK, boomer, you’re hired

New USA jobs data suggests businesses may need to take a second look at the often-overlooked 60-plus crowd.

Recruiting women on board the Pantheon International way

In recruiting women on its board, publicly-quoted private equity investment company Pantheon International Plc is “a bit of a trailblazer.”

Equality in the workplace: Equality Commission’s asks for 2020

Equality Commission’s CEO Rebecca Hilsenrath outlines their ten asks for employers and Government to advance workplace equality this year.

Tech Talent Charter signatories buck the trends on gender diversity

Tech Talent Charter 2019 diversity in tech benchmarking report shows progress, but highlights the need for continual improvement.

Redefining processes to meet the needs of your modern workforce

Ignoring the needs of the modern workforce is no longer an option for progressive workplaces, explains Nelson Sivalingam, CEO at HowNow.

Citrix: The benefits of a multi-dimensional talent-led workforce

The ‘talent crunch’ is a hot topic in 2019, and global labour shortages of 85.2 million skilled workers are forecasted by 2030.

Disabled employees are an asset, not a cost

Disability Rights UK CEO highlights the steps that employers need to take to make the workplace inclusive for disabled people.

Insuring Women’s Futures initiative sparks industry action plan

Insuring Women’s Futures recommendations aim to improve women’s financial resilience and gender equality in the UK.