What role does pay equity play in the Covid-19 crisis?

The current crisis offers an opportunity to end wage disparity – but will employers take it?
Why we should not forget diversity and inclusion during the Covid-19 pandemic

This crisis exacerbates divisions between different groups – it’s our job to ensure diversity and inclusion doesn’t get forgotten.
Inclusion: why transgender employee experience must not be neglected

Employers must work to include transgender employees.
Gender pay gap: why critics won’t miss this year’s reporting

The Gender Pay Gap reporting has been scrapped for 2019/2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But should it be scrapped altogether?
Diversity and inclusion: don’t let the crisis increase bias in your decision-making

Diversity and inclusion efforts have slipped down the agenda for some in this crisis – but this could lead to biased decision making.
How to build a more inclusive space for neurodiversity

We need a more empathetic approach if we want to make our workplaces more inclusive.
How HR as the ‘critical friend’ can combat unconscious bias

Critical thinking is what’s needed to tackle unconscious bias.
Why you must not overlook financial wellbeing for older workers

Employers must get better at providing financial education for mature workers.
Stress-busting support strategies for the neurologically diverse remote worker

As HR professionals with a duty of care to all employees, we understand the importance of factoring in the neurological differences of our colleagues when working towards an inclusive and supportive culture. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of people – including the neurominorities – are rapidly adjusting to working remotely at a […]
Women in leadership: why female mentorship matters

Growing the next generation of female leaders takes a concerted effort. What can HR do?
Why empathy is a critical skill for your organisation

How can we cultivate a culture of empathy and reap the benefits this brings?
Inclusion: Tackling unconscious bias against LGBT+ employees

The boardroom is finally waking up to the issue of diversity and inclusion, but we still have a long way to go.
Women are great leaders – the data says so

It’s time to challenge some of the traditional views about women as effective leaders.
Diversity and inclusion: systemic inequality and the issue of ‘covering’

How systemic inequality impacts diversity and inclusion.
Mastering the art of speaking up: why labels matter

The assumptions that block our ability to speak or to listen in the workplace.
Why your HR ‘throw-aways’ are damaging your company’s inclusion efforts

Young people are too sensitive. They seem to require constant feedback. This is a workplace not a wellbeing retreat. Older people don’t understand social media. We need them to change otherwise they will become irrelevant. Men in our organisation need to learn how to be more emotionally intelligent. Managers can’t be trusted to make their […]
Why age diversity is important for business

Our workforce is ageing, so it’s time companies embraced a more age diverse workforce.
Inclusion: Sharon Doherty on high speed transformation in Fintech

What led you to become Chief People Officer of Finastra? When it became time to move on from my tenure at Vodafone last year, I wanted to join a company where I felt I could make my mark. Not many opportunities come up to lead the people function of a European headquartered software company and […]
Five ways to successfully mix business growth and social responsibility

Social responsibility and profits don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
Diversity and inclusion: it’s time to champion greater social mobility for young talent

Social status remains a barrier to entry for some young people in their careers.