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    Is this really a good time to scrap unconscious bias training?

    by Darren Hockley 23 Dec 2020
    by Darren Hockley 23 Dec 2020

    With a sharp increase in workplace discrimination cases the government's timing with its negative attitude over bias training is unwelcome, writes Darren Hockley.

    • Age
    • Coronavirus
    • Latest News

    Number of out-of-work over-50s surges

    by Ashleigh Webber 23 Nov 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 23 Nov 2020

    The number of unemployed over-50s has leapt by a third in a year – well above the increase across all age groups.

    • Social mobility
    • Age
    • Gender

    Boardrooms now more meritocratic and diverse, study suggests

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Nov 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Nov 2020

    Evidence shows that FTSE100 boardrooms are becoming more diverse and meritocratic, a study published today has claimed, with less reliance...

    • Age
    • Coronavirus
    • Hospitality

    Young people and ethnic minorities most likely to be laid off after furlough

    by Jo Faragher 28 Oct 2020
    by Jo Faragher 28 Oct 2020

    Young people and ethnic minorities were most likely to be made unemployed after coming off furlough, according to a report...

    • Age
    • Latest News
    • Pay & benefits

    Older BAME people more likely to earn less and be unable to retire

    by Jo Faragher 19 Aug 2020
    by Jo Faragher 19 Aug 2020

    There are stark differences in earnings and deeply entrenched inequalities between older BAME and white UK populations, finds a new in-depth study.

    • Age
    • Coronavirus
    • Latest News

    Number of over-50s out of work almost doubles

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Aug 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Aug 2020

    Support for over-50s to retrain or gain a new qualification is needed to reduce long-term unemployment, a report has said,...

    • Social mobility
    • Age
    • Coronavirus

    David Fairhurst: ‘Drop D&I now and face talent shortages in future’

    by Jo Faragher 7 May 2020
    by Jo Faragher 7 May 2020

    Firms that drop diversity and inclusion initiatives could risk “re-marginalising” disadvantaged workers and talent shortages

    • Age discrimination
    • Age
    • Latest News

    Negative stereotypes ‘affect older employees’ perceptions about potential’

    by Ashleigh Webber 19 Mar 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 19 Mar 2020

    There are “far more” negative stereotypes associated with older people in the workplace than positive ones, which are affecting how...

    • Age
    • Financial wellbeing
    • Latest News

    Flexible state pension access will unlock older workers’ potential, says insurer

    by Ashleigh Webber 12 Feb 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 12 Feb 2020

    Employees should be able to take a “phased approach” to retirement by being able to withdraw parts of their state...

    • Age discrimination
    • Case law
    • Age

    Six employment law cases that will shape 2020

    by Stephen Simpson 14 Jan 2020
    by Stephen Simpson 14 Jan 2020

    We look at six important employment law cases that will get the headlines in 2020, covering significant issues such as...

    • Age discrimination
    • Age
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Over-65s to account for more than half of UK employment growth

    by Adam McCulloch 26 Dec 2019
    by Adam McCulloch 26 Dec 2019

    Workers aged 65 and over are likely to account for at least half of all UK employment growth in the...

    • Age
    • Wellbeing and health promotion
    • Occupational Health

    ‘Fulfilling’ jobs for older workers could benefit health and wellbeing

    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Dec 2019
    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Dec 2019

    Maximising working opportunities for older people and offering fulfilling work beyond retirement age could have a profound impact on health...

    • Age discrimination
    • Age
    • NHS

    89-year-old wins £200,000 in compensation for age discrimination

    by Ashleigh Webber 18 Nov 2019
    by Ashleigh Webber 18 Nov 2019

    An 89-year-old former medical secretary who was unfairly dismissed from her post at Royal Berkshire Hospital has won £200,000 in...

    • Age discrimination
    • Age
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Youngest and oldest regions of UK revealed in new research

    by Adam McCulloch 28 Oct 2019
    by Adam McCulloch 28 Oct 2019

    A new analysis takes a regional view of age and could well inform companies' recruitment and location decisions in years to come.

    • Social mobility
    • Age
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    How can HR re-energise the diversity agenda?

    by Ashleigh Webber 22 Oct 2019
    by Ashleigh Webber 22 Oct 2019

    Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is recognised as good for business, but why are many organisations barely going beyond compliance with equality legislation?

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