Women working overseas must be supported in the specific challenges faced – Just 41% of global employers feel they are offering enough gender-specific support
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025, Towergate Employee Benefits is calling for employers to ensure women working overseas are supported in the specific challenges they face. Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Employee Benefits, says: “Many women working abroad find they are in different circumstances compared to their male counterparts, and to their […]
Is gender inequality having a detrimental impact on achieving net zero?
University of Salford marks International Women’s Day by shining a light on the barriers women face that are hindering the road to sustainability in business and net zero. Social and economic inequality, lacking inclusivity amongst marginalised groups, and gaps in the education system are amongst the biggest societal barriers having a detrimental impact on the […]
AI adoption is gaining momentum among HR professionals
According to WorkBuzz’s latest State of Employee engagement Report, a growing number of UK HR professionals are open to using AI in their work. research surveyed over 335 HR professionals from the UK and found that 81 % are open to AI for HR functions. Half of the respondents described themselves as “interested”, “excited”, or […]
Specialists in employment law launch campaign against pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Martin Searle solicitors, employment law experts, launch the annual “Mind The Bump” campaign. They provide free legal advice for employers and employees in March to combat pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work. The campaign, now in its 21st year, continues to combat entrenched prejudices and illegal practices that disfavor pregnant women and mothers who return […]
AI is a popular tool among U.K. Human Resources Professionals.
WorkBuzz research reveals HR teams have an open mind about AI but there remains some anxiety about its impacts The majority of U.K. HR professionals (81%) are open to using artificial intelligence (AI) to support HR, with half admitting that they’re “interested” and “excited”. Just 19% of HR professionals are reluctant to introduce AI into […]
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 […]
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 […]