Equality, diversity and inclusion

‘Autistic traits like sensory sensitivity, differences in communication and challenges with social boundaries are real’

A senior recruiter has been awarded nearly £188,000 after being sacked over his health issues.

The return of all-male shortlists in some industries is evidence that progress for women in the workplace is not without hurdles.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has been sacked as a result of an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate conduct on set.

A diagnosis of ADHD or autism can contribute to the definition of and impact of disability, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.

Fewer than half of young people feel ready for work after education, according to a report from the Institute for Public Policy Research.

Pay settlements nudged up slightly in the three months to May, research has suggested, primarily driven by this year’s rise...

17 July 2025 | Register now for our webinar on the reporting requirements in the pipeline for ethnicity and disability pay gaps.

One in eight senior managers in the NHS are from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds, according to figures from...

The government has launched what it is calling a “landmark” review of parental leave and pay, including what the statutory...

The government has pledged a review of the parental leave system to strengthen family-friendly rights, but HR can be more proactive when it comes to adoption.

Co-op workers have made a significant step forward in their long-running equal pay battle.

The government’s welfare bill has been altered as prime minister Keir Starmer sets out to gain the backing of more...

A growing number of UK employees say they would be prepared to leave their jobs if employers reduce or abandon their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

Rising national living wage rates combined with stagnant pay growth now mean many entry-level graduate roles are perilously close to...