Equality, diversity and inclusion

Three in five young people are finding it increasingly difficult to get a new job without a connection, according to research.

Workers over 65 have added almost 1 million employees to the UK labour market since 2000, according to the Centre for Ageing Better.

TUC calls for better pay and conditions for millions of night workers, as it finds that ethnic minorities are 53% more likely to regularly work nights.

An employment tribunal finds that the dismissal of an employee for absence following an allergic reaction was discriminatory.

More than two-thirds of women (68%) have experienced a period of poor physical or mental health while at work, yet...

Health bodies have expressed concern over a request from Steve Barclay to halt recruitment into EDI roles.

EHRC closes investigation into complaints against Kishwer Falkner, after independent review ordered by Kemi Badenoch.

Sexual misconduct has been seen as rife in financial and insurance services but one recent case that made it to tribunal has the potential to give pause for thought to perpetrators.

The Worker Protection Bill passes through both the Commons and Lords and will become law.

Warm words about having an inclusive organisation will fall flat if they are not backed up with action. How can we tackle diversity washing?

Large employers should be required to offer menopause ‘action plans’ to employees and women should have a ‘menopause health check’...

Over half of respondents to the CQC’s survey of adult social care providers in England said they were having challenges recruiting new staff and 31% said they were having challenges in retaining them.

The Parental Fog Index 2023 Cross-Industry report, which analyses developments in businesses’ parental policies, also found that fewer employers publish basic details of paternity leave and pay than maternity.

The lack of tradespeople could cost the economy about £98bn of economic growth by 2030.

This year's theme for World Menopause Day is the link between hormones and heart health. What support can employers offer?