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Only half of BAME and LGBTQ+ women feel included in company decision-making

Straight white men still dominate across all aspects of business decision making, according to Culture Amp global research of over 34,000 employees.

Getting down to the grassroots is key to boosting diversity in the workplace

Piers Linney got where he is today through hard work and determination. He talks about the importance of recruiting diverse talent, supporting SMEs and being a role model.

Only 1 in 10 finance sector firms have fully diverse policies

The financial services industry is lagging woefully behind other sectors when it comes to having LGBT+ supportive policies in the workplace.

UK Tech Workplace Equality Report reveals true levels of pay disparity

Hired reveals pay discrepancy and discrimination against diverse people in UK tech with four tips on how to avoid disparities.

Forgotten armed forces spouses remembered by Alexander Mann

Talent acquisition and management firm, Alexander Mann Solutions, and Recruit for Spouses support the forgotten heroes: armed forces spouses.

Recruiters must leverage their expertise to close disability employment gap

The Government’s target to reduce the disability employment gap to 16% by 2020 is in potential jeopardy, says the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Government proposes new protections against workplace discrimination

New anti workplace discrimination proposals bolster broader non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) initiative announced in the summer.

Embrace the difference to improve diversity and inclusion

Change has taken a long time but, as former Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler explains, it’s heading in the right direction.

How to future proof your business with the skills of dyslexic employees

Businesses can futureproof their workforce and combat a digital skills gap by employing dyslexic individuals.

Award-winning apprentice won’t let autism get in the way

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week, a childcare apprentice who worried that her autism would affect her career prospects, shares with others who have a disability how rewarding an apprenticeship can be.