Women CEOs are subjected to greater scrutiny, bias and discrimination
According to a new study, women chief executives are judged on their performance with a double standard. Russell Reynolds Associates, a executive recruitment firm, claims that women CEOs are either criticized for being too confident and ambitious or for not being confident enough. Researchers found that while women accounted for only 6% of CEO resignations, […]
Migrant workers are exploited to the tune of thousands
The Royal College of Nursing says that employers are exploiting migrant workers who work in the care sector by demanding money from them if they leave. The number of nursing staff calling the union’s advice hotline has increased eight-fold from 12 to 110. These clauses are used by unscrupulous employers to force migrant workers to […]
HR professionals reveal fears about making employees redundant
The main concern of organizations when redundancies are made is the legal risk and the possibility of employment tribunal claims, not the loss in skills. WorkNest, a specialist in HR and employment laws, has released new data that shows more than half of organizations (54%) are concerned about “potential tribunal claims” and the legal risk […]
DWP will deploy work coaches to combat ill-health and worklessness
The Government will introduce work coaches in order to help more people who are out of work due to sickness or disability, regain employment. As part of the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Plan for Change, which will remove barriers to employment, 1,000 work coaches will be deployed. Around 65,000 people with disabilities and […]
Employers must improve their support of women’s health
According to a recent study, employers need to do a better job of recognizing and supporting the different physical and mental needs that women have throughout their career. GRiD (the industry body for group risk) has released its analysis ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March. The charity Versus Arthritis urges employers to pay […]
What questions should your CEO ask about skill-based organisations?
In a time of rapid digital change, Chris Chesterman examines the ways in which organisations can maximize their human capital through a shift from traditional job roles towards focusing on a dynamic and skills-based approach. He also explores how L&D can use emerging technology to drive measurable increases in skills and abilities. Human capital remains […]
A Day in the life: Raising the representation of women in the painting and decorating industry
Painting and decorating is a male-dominated industry. Recent statistics show that only 4% of this industry is women. This can discourage young women from pursuing a career as painters and decorators. Recent customer demand may be driving the change in the industry. Google data shows that searches for “female decorators and painters near me” have […]
Women in the Tech Industry: The Rise of Women
Since the early 2000s the number of females in the tech sector has steadily increased, now reaching 35%, compared to 9% 25 years ago. There are still many barriers to overcome before women feel comfortable in the workplace. When I began my career in IT 20 years ago, I was the very first woman Java […]
Graduates with lower socio-economic backgrounds are ‘overlooked in hiring’
Minority graduates with lower socio-economic backgrounds have a 45% lesser chance of being offered a professional entry-level role than white applicants who are more advantaged. Researchers at UCL have released a report that shows graduates with low socio-economic backgrounds (32% lower) are less likely to get a job than those who come from more privileged […]
Investigated for ‘promoting DEI by a prominent Washington DC law school’
In a recent move against diversity equity and inclusion, an attorney demanded that the DEI policies of a prominent law school be immediately ended, warning that the justice department would not hire any students or affiliates affiliated with a university that practices DEI. Ed Martin, the District of Columbia Attorney, sent a letter to the […]