Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

In this webinar we explored how ED&I can have a real impact for businesses. At the centre of the discussion was the idea of changing thinking in order to make things happen.

DE&I has been for some years a key focus for employers, both hiring more diverse talent and also ensuring equity of progression for all diverse talent (new and existing) so all talent is maximised.

More and more businesses recognise the importance of equality and are working hard to improve their diversity and inclusion strategies. But one crucial piece of the jigsaw is often missing: equity. Companies need a two-pronged approach to tap into talent at every level.

Engineering and construction can be seen as a culturally narrow profession, but Atkins – one of the world’s biggest engineering consultancies – is taking significant steps to change this perception.

In the UK, there are currently more job vacancies than people looking for work and there is a skills shortage present many industries. Businesses should therefore recognise the value that refugees can bring to the workforce. 

Social diversity is rising up the agenda everywhere and will shape the engagement and inclusion of our people and businesses. Here, Bola Gibson, head of inclusion and CSR at Osborne Clarke, argues it needs all our attention.

A third (33%) of employers think there is insufficient support in employee benefits for the LGBTQ+ community, according to new research.

 New research found that four in five (80%) UK businesses would hire a Ukrainian refugee if given the opportunity.

More workplace flexibility could help open up new employment opportunities for 1.3 million people in the UK with disabilities.

Despite a drive for diversity at the top and numerous initiatives to support the progression of women in the workplace, new analysis reveals that only nine CEOs running FTSE 100 companies are women.