Why Equality & Inclusion Training is Essential for Your Team
A recent case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal has demonstrated how essential it is for businesses to have clear and thorough employment policies as well as regular and meaningful training on equality, inclusion and diversity. The Case The claimant, Mr Gehlen, who is of Indian origin, was employed by Allay (UK) Ltd in October 2016 […]
Ministers urged to tackle Muslim unemployment inequality in the UK
A House of Commons report has revealed that Muslim unemployment is the highest of all the ethnic and religious groups in the UK. The report by the Women and Equalities Committee, found that the average unemployment figure is 5.4%, but the figure among Muslims is 12.8%. The Employment Opportunities for Muslims in the UK report, […]
Female students anticipate a £3,000 gender pay gap after graduating
Despite female students achieving better grades and the majority of university places, they do not expect to earn as much as their male peers after graduation, the start of the gender pay gap. Female students have said that they expect to make over £3,300 a year less than male students in their first graduate post. […]
Boardroom Diversity Boosts Performance
New research has found that company boards with women on them deliver a 36% better return on equity than those without. Stock market index company MSCI looked at over 1,600 companies for the report. Their research found that companies with ‘strong female leadership’, defined as a female CEO and at least one other woman on […]