Equality, diversity and inclusion

English and maths entry requirements are preventing young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, from accessing higher apprenticeships.

New research reveals that only 1% of tradespeople are women in the UK.

While organisations have made great strides in terms of diversity and inclusion, opening up apprenticeships to applicants with hidden disabilities...

CIPD president Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith has warned businesses they need to do more on ESG issues.

The construction industry is facing a shortage of a quarter of a million workers within the next four years because of Brexit and the effects of the Covid pandemic.

Google is to pay $118 million (£97.7m) to settle an equal pay lawsuit covering thousands of female employees in the US.

With the Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha expected to begin on 28 June, many Muslim employees will be preparing for...

Youth worklessness has fallen dramatically since the mid-nineties, but rising inactivity among young men needs urgent attention, according to a think-tank.

New research suggests that some companies' diversity statements may be off-putting for the very candidates they are intended to attract.

Experts are constantly telling us that inclusion and belonging come from authenticity. But what does this actually mean?

An NHS leadership review has found an 'institutional inadequacy' in the way leaders are trained, developed and valued.

The EU has agreed to launch a directive requiring larger companies to ensure corporate boards are 40% female.

An NHS nurse who lost her job after taking too many sick days for her migraines, anxiety and depression was...

A report shows progress on acheiving more female leaders in the UK energy sector remains slow, with all-male boards remaining.

Wickes and Peppy won Overall Winner at the Personnel Today Awards 2021, for their work in supporting employees with their parental journeys.