All Diversity, equity and inclusion articles
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Article26% of employees with a disability have asked for workplace adjustments
Just over a quarter (26%) of UK and global employees who disclosed their disability or condition to their employer have asked for workplace adjustments, according to research by Deloitte.
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ArticleUnited Utilities, Ovo and Anglo American recognised at 2024 Inclusive Awards
Water supplier United Utilities, energy provider Ovo and mining firm Anglo American have been recognised for their diversity and inclusion initiatives at the 2024 Inclusive Awards.
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ArticleEir reports 2% mean gender pay gap for 2024
Irish mobile telecommunications firm Eir has reported a 2% mean gender pay gap for 2024, down 4% from 6% in 2023.
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ArticleGovernment publishes Get Britain Working White Paper
The government has published its Get Britain working white paper in order to tackle the root causes behind why people are not working and joining up help and support based on people’s needs.
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ArticleAuto Trader reports 18% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2024
Auto Trader has reported an 18% mean ethnicity pay gap for 2024, up from 15.5% in 2023.
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ArticleChannel 4 reports 11% mean disability pay gap for 2024
Channel 4 has reported its mean disability pay gap has fallen from 12.4% in 2023 to 11% in 2024.
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AnalysisHow employers can support staff with long-term conditions and non-visible disabilities
There are a plethora of benefits that employers can offer to support long-term health conditions and non-visible disabilities.
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ArticleGender pay gap for FTSE 100 board members narrows over past year
The gender pay gap for board members of FTSE 100 organisations has narrowed over the past year, with the average pay for women (£335,953) 68% lower than the average pay for men (£1.1 million), according to new research by Fox and Partners.
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ArticleCummins and Cisco named on Financial Times Diversity Leaders list
Power solutions firm Cummins, software service Cisco and Nationwide Building Society have made the Financial Times Diversity Leaders list for 2024.
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ArticleLidl GB accredited as age inclusive employer
Supermarket chain Lidl GB has become an age inclusive accredited employer due to its commitment to attract, grow and engage employees over the age of 50.
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ArticleOvo pilots menopause-focused returner programme
Energy supplier Ovo is piloting a menopause-focused returner programme pilot at its Glasgow office.
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ArticleGi Group wins diversity and inclusion accolades for neurodiversity commitment
Source: From Gi Group HR and recruitment firm Gi Group has been recognised with diversity and inclusion accolades at the British Recruitment Awards for its commitment to neurodiversity. The firm was awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year award, as well as receiving high commendation ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group receives fertility-friendly employer accreditation
Lloyds Banking Group has received fertility-friendly employer accreditation as part of a commitment to supporting its employees through their fertility journeys. Established by the organisation Fertility Matters at Work, the accreditation is awarded using a rigorous assessment framework that examines employer’s fertility policy guidance, education and awareness ...
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Case StudiesCadent uses ethnicity pay gap data to improve workforce diversity
Cadent believes it is good practice to carry out ethnicity pay reporting in order to be fully transparent, understand potential pay discrepancies and identify any potential root causes, as this then drives meaningful actions to address them. The gas distribution network employs more than 6,000 UK employees and first published ...
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AnalysisHow to conduct an ethnicity pay review
Source: Shutterstock Mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting will be introduced in the future, along with the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Ethnicity data is a special category under GDPR, so employers must state what it will be used for and how it will ...
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OpinionSarah Tahamtani: Supporting and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace
The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published in February 2024, identified that autistic jobseekers often struggled due to generic job descriptions which they could not satisfy, interview questions and approaches which were not adapted to fit their needs and challenging sensory environments.What is clear, is that there is a significant ...
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ArticleHeineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion
Pub, cider and beer business Heineken UK has hosted its first ever townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for its 2,100 employees. The show, called ‘Brewing Inclusion’, was filmed and broadcast live from Brighton at the city’s Pride event, which Heineken took part in ...
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ArticleAmerican International Group recruits new chief human resources and diversity officer
American International Group (AIG) has recruited Kelly Lafnitzegger as executive vice president and chief human resources and diversity officer.Lafnitzegger, who will take up the role from 1 June, will report to Peter Zaffino, chairman and chief executive officer, and will be a part of AIG’s executive leadership team. She will ...
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ArticlePillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman launches neurodiversity support package
International law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has launched a new neurodiversity assessment and support package for its London office employees, as well as eligible family members.The firm has committed to pay for staff and eligible family members to access early stage and specialist assessments for neurodiverse conditions. Those who ...
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ArticleSackers launches carer’s leave policy and commits to support neurodiversity
Law firm Sackers has introduced an enhanced carer’s leave policy and has become a member of the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity (Gain).The firm’s policy, which is a day one employment right, will see employees able to take paid time off for up to one week in a ...