Diversity and inclusion

Research shows there’s still work to be done on transgender inclusion in the workplace. So what can we as HR professionals do about it?

In the UK, there are currently more job vacancies than people looking for work and there is a skills shortage present many industries. Businesses should therefore recognise the value that refugees can bring to the workforce. 

“In a world of such vast diversity of experience, cultures, skills and talents, it would be commercially negligent of us to ignore the transformational potential of meaningful social mobility” – Hannah Awonuga, keynote speaker at Culture Clash

Social diversity is rising up the agenda everywhere and will shape the engagement and inclusion of our people and businesses. Here, Bola Gibson, head of inclusion and CSR at Osborne Clarke, argues it needs all our attention.

A third (33%) of employers think there is insufficient support in employee benefits for the LGBTQ+ community, according to new research.

 New research found that four in five (80%) UK businesses would hire a Ukrainian refugee if given the opportunity.

More workplace flexibility could help open up new employment opportunities for 1.3 million people in the UK with disabilities.

Despite a drive for diversity at the top and numerous initiatives to support the progression of women in the workplace, new analysis reveals that only nine CEOs running FTSE 100 companies are women.

Do accents matter in modern Britain? The question has been raised following a young Cardiff woman tweeting distressing interview feedback stating her 'strong Welsh accent' would not suit 'the office environment'.

Major UK businesses have signed up to an initiative to offer jobs to Ukranians fleeing Russia's invasion.