LGBT
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) diversity includes all aspects of sexuality and gender identity. Employees perform best when they can be themselves so its important that employers provide a framework to ensure people identifying as LGBT are fully included. LGBT is sometimes lengthened to include Q (queer) and I (intersex) to make LGBTQI or LGBT+.
School loses appeal in gay headteacher constructive dismissal decision
A school in Wales has had its appeal dismissed in a case where a gay headteacher claimed for constructive dismissal....
Diversity in HR: is it really a ‘white female’ profession?
Although often tasked with improving diversity and inclusion, HR is still often seen as a “white female” career. But is...
Law firm tops LGBT-inclusive employer rankings
International legal giant Pinsent Masons has been named the most inclusive employer in the UK by LGBT equality charity Stonewall...
One-HR employment law review (webinar)
Last chance to book your place: 6 December 2018 at 2pm. Barrister Kevin Charles scrutinises the latest developments in employment law including whistleblowing, minimum wage and more...
Virgin Money strikes right balance for Diversity & Inclusion (Private Sector) Award win
With its sixth Personnel Today Awards win in seven years, Virgin Money again wowed the judges; this time with its...
LGBT people avoid health checks ‘because of discrimination fears’
More than half of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have experienced depression or anxiety in the past year,...
What employers need to know following the ‘gay cake’ ruling
It is the case which has captivated the nation almost as much as the Great British Bake-Off. Tom Long looks...
Mercer announces it will offer trans benefits under private medical scheme
Benefits consultancy Mercer has announced it will offer a suite of trans benefits as part of its private medical scheme...
Supporting LGBT staff: Family-friendly leave for same-sex couples
When LGBT workers look to start a family, there are numerous rights and entitlements employers must be aware of. Hollie...
10 ways of improving employee inclusion at your organisation
Inclusion is essential for high performance but too many organisations only pay it lip service, writes Lee Russell of learning...
How does gender pay gap reporting affect transgender employees?
The new gender pay gap reporting laws currently make no mention of transgender or non-binary employees – employers can only...
Equality and inclusion winners celebrate at the enei 2018 Awards
Croydon Council and ISS UK and Ireland received the overall winner prizes for their inclusion policies at this evening’s 2018...
Employers need to break recruitment traditions to boost diversity
Businesses need to “think outside the box” when recruiting if they want to improve diversity across their workforces – especially...
Supporting transgender employees: the importance of line management
Recent research has highlighted that line management is a critical function when it comes to supporting trans employees, as Rosa...
Five lessons employers can learn from Eurovision
After the pomp and glitter of last weekend’s Eurovision, there is much to learn from this celebration of diversity, argues...
