UK companies have ‘poor’ record on ethnic diversity

UK companies have ‘poor’ record on ethnic diversity

Most UK companies’ approach to ethnic diversity is unsatisfactory as more than half of the largest companies in the country do not have a director with a BAME background on their board, a damning report has found. The 2020 Parker Review, published today (February...

INSIGHTS: LGBT HISTORY MONTH 2020

February is LGBT History Month in the UK. With such an important date in the LGBT calendar coming up, we wanted to highlight the importance of this month, and discuss why marking LGBT history is still important in 2020. LGBT History Month is an observation of lesbian,...
Making the mix work: is your business diverse and inclusive?

Making the mix work: is your business diverse and inclusive?

Ask yourself: are you truly diverse and inclusive – and if not, how has that affected you and your business? In a world where everyone can be anyone, does your workplace accept you for you? Twenty-first century society tells us to be brave, to be anything we want to...
Disability in the workplace: mind the (pay) gap?

Disability in the workplace: mind the (pay) gap?

Claire Powell and Ryan Bradshaw, who specialise in employment law, assess current pay challenges faced by disabled workers. It is easy to assume that in the UK in 2020 a physical or mental disability will not determine your salary. However, figures from the Office of...