Diversity and inclusion an afterthought for nearly half of employers
Diversity and inclusion an afterthought for nearly half of employers Just under half (47%) of UK employers don't have a dedicated diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy in place, according to research from the CIPD and recruitment agency Reed. The number of companies putting D&I initiatives on the backburner is steadily increasing. A third (36%) of...
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New scheme leads to increased diversity in pathway to become a Lioness
New scheme leads to increased diversity in pathway to become a Lioness The number of black, Asian and minority ethnic players selected for England women youth teams has increased from 7% to 17% between the 2017-18 season and the current campaign. According to figures from the Football Association, released as part of the announcement of...
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South African scheme to help get deaf people into work arrives in London
Barista scheme for deaf people comes to London Four baristas who are deaf are to start new jobs in London as part of a South African-based scheme to create work opportunities for deaf people. They will be based at four WeWork office locations in Holborn and Covent Garden and will use an iPad to show...
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Identifying Antisemitism in the Workplace + Advice for Managers & Allies
Identifying Antisemitism in the Workplace + Advice for Managers & Allies Prejudice against Jewish people, called antisemitism, is on the rise. According to the Pew Research Center, about six in 10 Jewish people have reported experiencing a direct, personal experience with antisemitism in the past 12 months, such as seeing antisemitic graffiti or vandalism, being a...
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In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility
In Pakistan, trans men search for inclusion, visibility Transgender people are considered outcasts by many in Pakistan, despite some progress with a law protecting their rights and court rulings that allow them to choose a gender that is neither male nor female Trans men face deep isolation in Pakistan. The country, with a conservative Muslim...
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Braille
Braille What is braille? Braille is a way of reading a language using touch. In braille, letters and numbers are made up of a rectangle with six dots in two columns. Each letter and number uses a different pattern of raised dots. Who uses braille? If you are blind or have sight loss, you can use...
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Why Weetabix is putting inclusion front and centre
Why Weetabix is putting inclusion front and centre The breakfast cereal giant uses employee feedback to develop its EDI policies and cultivate an inclusive culture As people across the UK and beyond tucked into their Weetabix this morning, the chances they thought about what it might be like to work for the company that makes...
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Lack of inclusion blights working lives of many UK Hindus
Lack of inclusion blights working lives of many UK Hindus New research has found that Hindus face an inclusion deficit and a lack of awareness of their religion in workplaces. Among the findings from business psychology consultancy Pearn Kandola was that more than a third of Hindus (38%) have had an annual leave request to...
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Why businesses, banks and society still need more women in executive roles
Why businesses, banks and society still need more women in executive roles Only nine in the UK’s top 100 companies have a woman CEO, a recent report has revealed – part of an “appalling” picture of British business which even in 2022 remains remarkably male dominated. The report, from accountancy giant EY and Cranfield University, goes on to...
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Mum creates inclusive toy brand to ‘positively’ represent her son
Mum creates inclusive toy brand to 'positively' represent her son A mother who started an inclusive toy brand after the birth of her first child said she wanted to create a toy that better represented her son. Desriee Asomuyide, 29, from Hornchurch, was inspired to create Little Omo, after being gifted some flashcards with few...
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