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Gender diversity failure hits fund returns

Only 14% of European equity funds have at least one female fund manager. More is needed to achieve true gender diversity across the sector.

Positive action to promote equality in the workplace

Positive action is an important tool in dismantling gender barriers in employment. It is also an underused enabler of widespread equality.

How Tim Cook has used Apple to turn diversity into a priority for tech firms

Apple under Steve Jobs was associated with innovation, not diversity. His successor has made it clear he thinks the two are closely linked. 

Founding corporate members stand with City Hive to commit to inclusion

The investment management industry must collaborate to attract future talent and close the gap, states City Hive

Lawyers seek a change in ‘attitudes’ to tackle workplace gender pay gap

Law firm warns that compulsory gender pay gap reporting is not a ‘quick fix’ for organisations which are struggling with the issue.

Learning about race – Vicky Sandry’s journey to enlightenment

Vicky Sandry, General Counsel, Sky UK and Ireland, believes that the first step to increasing diversity and inclusion is awareness.

Gender pay gap inequality will not close without clear plans, says BITC

Gender pay gap reporting alone is not enough and should include a clear narrative and action plan with time-bound targets.

Am I not getting a job because I’m a woman and Muslim?

In this column, Tasneem Abdur-Rashid shares what it is like to be a ‘multi-disadvantaged’ woman and Muslim seeking employment in the UK.

Why employers should care about the gender pay gap

Clare Parkinson, Pay and Reward expert at HR consultancy Croner, looks at why employers should care about the gender pay gap.

Gapsquare: taking a leading role in shaping the future of fair pay

Gapsquare aims to square the pay gap disparities in the UK – and beyond.