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Why the success of workplace inclusion relies on the collaboration of all

Diversity and inclusion specialist Teresa Boughey and author of the book Closing the Gap, explains why collaboration across all levels of an organisation is key to embedding impactful diversity and inclusion programmes.

Tackle gender stereotypes at work to have better inclusivity

Lead researcher Dr Jill Armstrong discusses gender stereotypes and bias at work and practical steps for improving inclusivity

Government CSIIF invests a further £100,000 in developing diverse talent in cybersecurity

The Government’s Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) invests in training initiatives focused on encouraging women, BAME and neurodiverse candidates into a career in cybersecurity.

Code42: why diversity of thought is the key to tech innovation

Code42’s Jadee Hanson explains why a lack of diversity of thought is stifling product innovation in the tech industry.

Prodigy Finance: funding the future of diverse top talent

Funding shouldn’t be a barrier to education says Neha Sethi Director, Capital Markets
Prodigy Finance, which helps international students with limited funding options, gain access to life-changing educational opportunities.

How extending fathers’ parental leave will help address the paternity paradox

Chris Parke, CEO and Co-founder, Talking Talent, challenges businesses to tackle the paternity paradox and level the playing field for mothers and fathers at work.

Accenture: putting the I before D to bolster potential

Amanda Leacy, head of global I&D for Accenture, talks about the importance of inclusion in the workplace for enabling people to achieve their full potential.

Female employment rate hits an all-time high in the UK

More women in jobs than ever according to new female employment figures.

Backlash against diversity programmes shows the need for a re-think

Without an understanding of unconscious bias, it’s easy to see how resentment can grow around diversity programmes, but the three biggest arguments against these programmes are easily resolved.

Female business owners more likely to sacrifice pay when starting a business

Nearly half of female business owners said they sacrificed pay when starting a business opposed to a third of men.