Search results for: diversity in the workplace

Eliminating discrimination one step at a time

Creating a fairer society where people are not treated differently because of the colour of their skin, their sex, gender, sexuality or religion is central to British values.
Protecting people from discrimination is central to achieving that, says the Commons Women and Equality Committee.

Lessons all professionals can learn from hugely successful immigrant women

The three things successful immigrant women have in common that can propel any aspiring workplace ‘outsider’.

Equal opportunities? The need for female participation

FedEE’s Secretary-General Robin Chater outlines findings of a study into gender discrimination and the need for female participation in the workplace.

How confident are we when talking about mental health at work?

1 in 7 people experience mental health problems in the workplace. Which industries are working the hardest to bring these figures down?

Plugging the gender gap in STEM

Jonathon Gilplin assesses women’s relationship with STEM and manufacturing industries and provides ways that companies can decrease the gender gap in the industry.

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

Returners’ Programme helps dxw digital to re-launch careers

dxw digital is piloting a Returners’ Programme to provide opportunities for skilled people to re-enter the workplace after an extended period away. Managing Director David Mann explains why this is good for business and improving diversity.

How businesses can recruit and retain the blind and partially sighted

Phil Clisby explores the ways businesses can better include the blind and partially sighted by adjusting their recruiting process and improving working environments.

Do you have a disabled child or children? Should your employer care?

Suzy Rowland, Founder and CEO of the #happyinschool project, on whether employers should extend benefits to employees with disabled children.

Eliminating ads with gender stereotypes – a move towards gender equality

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned all ads with gender stereotypes with hopes to promote gender equality and diversity, as well as, get rid of the inaccurate stereotypes that surface because of the media.