Systematic bias and inequality
Divisive or essential | Tory minster says companies should butt out of political activism, are they right?
It seems that, in recent years, there's been an expectation that businesses should weigh in on the...
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'We made a mistake' | What Bumble's ad controversy teaches us about cultivating diversity of thought
The dating app Bumble, once famous for giving female daters the power of messaging first, has found itself...
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'Stay in our lane' | Bud Light's U-turn on brand ethics was a watershed moment. Now, the brand is doubling down
It's a difficult time to be a brand with a moral compass. Ethically aligning your business to societal...
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Micro-feminism | The new TikTok trend shedding light on workplace inequality
A new trend that contributes to challenging sexism in the workplace has been dubbed 'micro-feminism'...
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Neurodiversity | Unilad founder says 'ADHD is not my superpower' - he's totally right
Alex Partridge is a hugely successful entrepreneur. If the name rings a bell, it's because Partridge...
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Diane Abbott controversy | Go beyond DEI targets & ensure diverse people aren't being silenced
The recent news that Diane Abbott stood up 46 times during PMQs to make a point on Tory donor Frank Hestor's...
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Ban the Box | Are ex-offenders a vital source of untapped talent?
Whilst there has been some cooling within the market, job vacancies are still at an extremely high level....
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International Women's Day | Is the dial really moving for women in the corporate world?
Going beyond being performative on International Women's Day comes from real action.
It's writing...
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Less noise, more action | Let's move past performativity this International Women's Day
International Women's Day (IWD) happens on the 8th March every year and provides an opportunity for...
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Gender pay gap | Women work two months of the year 'for free', something needs to change
This article talks about addressing the current gender pay gap within the workplace and systematic inequality....
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Not only in Pride month | Being an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace beyond zero tolerance
When it comes to making workplaces more inclusive to those in the LGBTQ+ community specifically, inclusive...
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Wandering eye | Why do women fall out of love with their workplace faster?
A new study from the Journal of the Association for Psychological Science has found that women fall out...
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Five key factors | Here's what you need to consider when tackling systemic bias
Identifying systemic bias in the workplace is important for a myriad of reasons, but most obviously,...
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Empowering line managers | Building inclusive teams for high-performance success
Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are the keys to unlocking the full potential of...
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DE&I | How inclusive workplaces can enable good wellbeing
This article talks about the benefits of inclusion and diversity attention for businesses looking to...
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John Lewis Advert 2023 | HR learnings from this year's John Lewis festive advertisement
Snapper the 'Christmas tree' is throwing expectations of HR on their heads...
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'Time to act' | Black workers are facing huge amounts of discrimination at work
This article discusses institutional racism within the workplace.
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Later career success | Over 60s are thriving in the world of work, and don't want to quit
This article talks about age diversity within the workforce and how businesses can utilise older talent....
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Fostering wellbeing | Could 'Sober October' make your workplace more inclusive?
This article talks about inclusion and employee wellbeing, through the lens of Sober October.
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'Subtle & overt hostility' | Oscars diversity chief quits over micro-aggressions, HR leaders relate
This opinion piece explores the issue of 'micro-aggressions' - what they are, who they affect, and how...
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