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Cereal success | How a famous breakfast brand lowered its pay gap to 1.8%

The Gender Pay Gap in the UK is either increasing or stalling and now sits at an average 14.9%. Despite parental leave policies improving, we simply aren't...
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Latest in Diversity & Inclusion

Neurodiverse worker's poor timekeeping led to unfair sacking, judge rules
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'Late for everything' | Neurodiverse worker's poor timekeeping led to unfair sacking, judge rules

An employer who sacked a neurodiverse worker because of their frequent impunctuality should have made reasonable adjustments to support them, a tribunal has ruled...
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Cost-of-living puts elite uni students on brink of dropping out
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Grad crisis? | Cost-of-living puts elite uni students on brink of dropping out

Students' union warns of economic pressures leaving UK's best universities a place only for the privileged...
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The importance of Neurodiversity Celebration Week at work
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'Change the narrative' | The importance of Neurodiversity Celebration Week at work

Why the people function should take notice of the global campaign...
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Renewed calls for introduction of mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting
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'Matter of urgency' | Renewed calls for introduction of mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting

Campaigners ask political leaders: 'What are you waiting for?'
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Insights

The need for workplace inclusivity, not just diversity
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Take action | The need for workplace inclusivity, not just diversity

We are seeing a greater awareness and commitment to diversity in the workplace – as we are in society – but on its own, it’s not enough. To bring truly sustainable change, employers must ensure inclusivity, not just diversity.
Inclusive Companies
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The Largest Global Virtual Careers Fair for Truly Inclusive Employers
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#WorkFair 2022 | The Largest Global Virtual Careers Fair for Truly Inclusive Employers

Despite more companies touting their commitments to diversity and inclusion, and encouraging individuals to be authentic at work, most professionals still fear revealing their true selves to their employers.
myGwork
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Advocacy

How HR can embrace equity year-round
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International Women's Day | How HR can embrace equity year-round

IWD is an important date in the calendar, but HR must commit to boosting equality all year round...
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UK boards hit key gender target early, but some warn it's 'not enough'
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'Defining moment' | UK boards hit key gender target early, but some warn it's 'not enough'

FTSE 350 companies have met target of 40% Women on Boards three years ahead of 2025 deadline...
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'Incredible' four-day week trial results give Mon-Fri firms a big dilemma
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'Game changer' | 'Incredible' four-day week trial results give Mon-Fri firms a big dilemma

Huge UK trial yields impressive results for wellbeing, productivity, D&I and retention...
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Starbucks is giving free period products to its UK staff
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'Comfort & dignity' | Starbucks is giving free period products to its UK staff

Starbucks employees in the UK can now access free tampons and pads at work, the company has announced...
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Equity

As Elon Musk mocked a disabled Twitter employee, HR was ghosting him
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'A misunderstanding' | As Elon Musk mocked a disabled Twitter employee, HR was ghosting him

A disabled Twitter employee reached out to Elon Musk to ask if he still had a job, having been ghosted by HR for several days. But instead of the answer he was looking for, the employee found himself being...
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HR is failing younger workers with one key area of L&D
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'Tech shaming' | HR is failing younger workers with one key area of L&D

Skilled workers of all generations likely need to embrace the use of technology to do their jobs. Whether it be powerful imaging and rendering software,...
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Are your LGBT employees leaving to start their own business?
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Outlier or entrepreneur? | Are your LGBT employees leaving to start their own business?

A new study has shown that starting a business can allow LGBT people to be their authentic selves and more strongly express their identity as a minority...
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Today is the day of the year when women stop working for free
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‘Just not good enough’ | Today is the day of the year when women stop working for free

The average woman works for free for two months compared with the average. Here are the regions and industries with the worst numbers - and advice on...
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LGBTQ

Delivering innovative, relevant & practical LGBTQ+ training that works
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Insight | Delivering innovative, relevant & practical LGBTQ+ training that works

Many HR and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) leaders continue to grapple with creating real inclusion and belonging at...
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Bitly VP on readdressing the D&I agenda for 2023
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'New ways of thinking' | Bitly VP on readdressing the D&I agenda for 2023

In this week's podcast, host Kieran Howells sits down with Bitly's VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jackie Cureton, to talk about what DE&I looks...
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HR must 'monitor workplace conversations' after UK blocks gender bill
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'A dark day' | HR must 'monitor workplace conversations' after UK blocks gender bill

Controversial decision angers and upsets countless workers...
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Neurodiversity

Worker claims she was sacked for being an introvert
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Personality clash | Worker claims she was sacked for being an introvert

A TikTok user claims she was sacked from her job for 'not asking enough questions' and being an introvert in the workplace.
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Worker claims ADHD led to sacking - should HR have spotted the signs?
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Neurodivergence | Worker claims ADHD led to sacking - should HR have spotted the signs?

A judge has dismissed claims that a worker - who was sacked after turning up late on seven of their first nine days on the job - should've had their...
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Providing an inclusive onboarding experience that welcomes neurodivergence
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Beyond the neurotypical | Providing an inclusive onboarding experience that welcomes neurodivergence

It's estimated that around 15% of the UK population are neurodiverse. That's one in seven working age people. Yet unemployment in this group, which...
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Lord Price on how to improve staff wellbeing
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Exclusive Q&A | Lord Price on how to improve staff wellbeing

We talk to Lord Price and delve a little deeper into the results of his Employee Experience Report, to find out how HR can improve engagement and wellbeing...
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Unconscious bias

Judge rules Deutsche Bank sexism complaints were 'part of office life'
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'No discrimination' | Judge rules Deutsche Bank sexism complaints were 'part of office life'

A Deutsche Bank employee who accused co-workers of ageism and sexism was told that such behaviour was part of “day-to-day office life” by an employment judge...
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How your social background affects your chances of promotion
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The ‘Class’ effect | How your social background affects your chances of promotion

Ever wonder why some people always seem to get promoted and others not? Well, KPMG has shared pioneering research detailing the career paths of 25,000 of its employees over the last decade, and the results are shocking...
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Victim of vile office abuse on a mission to criminalise workplace bullying
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'You'll die soon' | Victim of vile office abuse on a mission to criminalise workplace bullying

A former executive assistant who was horrifically targeted at work over her incurable autoimmune condition – including being told she wouldn’t be promoted because she would “die soon” - is on a quest to introduce a UK anti-bullying law for workplaces...
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The hostility & ridicule facing Christians employees
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Religion at work | The hostility & ridicule facing Christians employees

New research published by leading business-psychology consultancy, Pearn Kandola, has revealed that many Christians today feel unable to freely express their religious identity at work...
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Why this airline is training every single employee in DE&I
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'Flying for all' | Why this airline is training every single employee in DE&I

Every member of staff of UK’s largest regional airline will receive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)) training over the next six months...
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Digital Magazine

March 2023

Shaking up talent management at innocent drinks

Featuring:

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  • Direct Line Group
  • Avanti Communications
  • AstraZeneca
  • Bloomberg
  • Ocado Group

With talent management at the front of every HRD's mind, the March issue of myGrapevine magazine has spoken to experts and thought leaders worldwide about pressing issues such as creating a talent pipeline, upcoming recessions and making sure that company values are future-proof...

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Video Features

How inclusive leadership helps DHL Express stay flexible
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Video Feature | How inclusive leadership helps DHL Express stay flexible
DHL Express has won the no. 1 spot in the worldwide Great Place to Work Award for the second year in a row...
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How being your authentic self at work is harder for trans employees
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Roundtable | How being your authentic self at work is harder for trans employees
Academics from the University of Exeter and Northeastern University have made the world of work their oyster, studying...
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Video feature: Bitly VP on ERGs & company culture
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Video Feature | Video feature: Bitly VP on ERGs & company culture
In this month's myGrapevine magazine video feature, we speak to Jackie Cureton, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and...
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Learning Resources

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Essentials

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Essentials

Diversity is no longer a buzzword, it’s an expectation. The only way you’re going to improve DE&I in your organisation is by recruiting a...
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