Equality, diversity and inclusion

Universities watchdog proposes a register for staff-student relationships and consults on the idea of an outright ban.

23 February 2023 is Women's Pay Day – the first day the average woman effectively stops working for free because of the gender pay gap.

Women will be able to access cheaper menopause treatment, potentially helping employees who feel it affects their work.

A letter from campaigners says the Strikes Bill discriminates against women as they represent a large proportion of the affected workforce.

Government suggestions that recent retirees should get back to work will not solve the economic inactivity conundrum, a report finds.

More than half (52%) of LGBT+ teachers have experienced discrimination and abuse from pupils and parents, according to a survey from a teaching union.

Sexual harassment is a major workplace issue but what are businesses' responsibilities when it comes to preventing and responding to it?

Stonewall's good employer list this year saw retail, construction and engineering producing a stronger showing than previously.

Medical regulator the GMC says it will introduce training and encourage more conversation about recognising and reducing bias.

A former employee claimed a Weetabix manager's behaviour amounted to bullying and harassment, and caused him to leave the company.

HR professionals need to become 'anti-racist' activists to influence organisational and societal change.

The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has suspended all senior members of staff named in a report that revealed a culture that enabled sexual harassment and bullying.

The government is to fund a STEM returners project, helping women and carers get back into the sector following a break.

A former manager in a communications firm has been awarded almost £71,000 compensation by an employment tribunal after being unfairly dismissed in a case involving ageism.

The TSSA enabled a culture of sexual harassment and bullying through 'wilful blindness and poor practices', an inquiry concludes.