Diversity and inclusion

Social diversity is rising up the agenda everywhere. Like gender, ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and disability before it, social diversity is an issue that will shape the engagement and inclusion of our people and therefore our businesses. 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'.