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“All white” boards and no plans to change? The problems in smaller listed firms

The UK’s smaller public companies seem untroubled by the whiteness of their boards, where others who are represented appear to lack executive power, according to a new report

Research uncovers shortcomings in corporates’ attempts to improve diversity

Actively listening to employees, followed by action, is the most effective driver of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workforce, says Josh Bersin

Paralympian’s business sponsorship shows the many benefits of CSR

Apart from being the right thing to do, genuine CSR can boost employee engagement and bolster diverse recruitment

PMI: How to de-bias tech to support women in STEM

Michael Voegele, Chief Technology Officer at Philip Morris International comes out in support of the UN Day for Women and Girls in STEM

“It’s important to hold themselves accountable,” speakers discuss workplace demands at WIT GLOBAL

Equity in remote working, the meaning of belonging in an organisation, and next-gen workforce demands were some of the hot topics tackled in the event’s sessions.

A global skills gap is on the horizon: are apprenticeships the answer?

More inclusive apprenticeships could be the answer to the world’s impending skills shortage, which according to the WEF is set to hit by 2030.

Will COVID-19 remote working culture bring more women into IT?

Female under-representation in IT remains a huge challenge. Can recent changes in working culture help organisations bring more women into IT?

US investment firm holds corporates to account on inequality figures

A US investment manager is hitting corporates with resolutions to make them publish their gender and ethnicity pay gap data. Will their investors care?

Accelerator partners with VC firm to diversify funding climate

Are venture capitalists funding the same kinds of businesses? A new funding advice series wants VCs to support more diverse founders

The Women in IT 2021 series is around the corner

Gender equality in the tech industry is lacking, but the women featured in the ‘Women in IT 2021 series’ aims to tackle these issues head on