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Transport sector needs young talent to be part of its green future

Transport companies need to widen their talent pool to plug the sector’s impending skills gap, one initiative is doing this through youth engagement

Does misconduct reporting need a tech upgrade?

Could anonymous misconduct reporting help employers deal with ethical workplace issues more effectively? UK energy supplier OVO Energy is trialling it among its workforce

How employers can secure equality for transgender people in the workplace

While incidents of violent abuse for trans employees is relatively low, lack of supportive infrastructure and microaggressions from colleagues is making some hide their identity

Top 10 business and personal development books from underrepresented authors

Book publisher Mindy Gibbins-Klein champions equity in publishing by showcasing underrepresented authors. Here are her top business picks for 2021

Alleviating the burdens of working mothers in COVID-19 and beyond

The pressures faced by working mothers can cause many to leave the workforce for good, this female founder believes that employers need to learn the lesson of flexibility if they want to retain them

The rise of pandemic-driven xenophobia: why we need to fight back

Threats to humanity, particularly the insidious nature of pandemics, increase xenophobic behaviour in humans. Why?

Has COVID-19 unlocked womens’ potential in cybersecurity?

COVID-19 has been devastating to many sectors, but not cybersecurity were women are feeling more assured in their roles than ever before. But more work needs to be done to get women into the industry

Hiring neurodiverse talent: why employer knowledge gaps prevail

Organisations are aware that neurodiverse hires are good for retention rates but lack of resources, knowledge gaps, and access to talent pipelines have stalled their efforts

Anthony Nolan hires Arti Agrawal as new Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Involvement

UK charity Anthony Nolan has announced the appointment of Arti Agrawal as its new Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Involvement

Do disabled people stand to benefit from the Spring Budget?

Despite offering effective assistance for businesses and employees during COVID-19, the Spring Budget didn’t provide any information about financial backing for its upcoming “National Disability Strategy”