Equality watchdog advises employers on updated pregnancy and maternity protections in the workplace The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) today published an updated toolkit to provide employers with clear advice on what they should [...]
The countdown to better access to flex has begun! The shift towards all parents and carers getting the flex they need took a huge step forward in Parliament this week, meaning it will become law [...]
Employers urged to do more to harness young women’s talents as discrimination levels rise The charity Young Women’s Trust are calling for employers to address the rising levels of discrimination that young women face in [...]
Hr NETWORK Magazine announced as media partner for Workplace Equality conference Hr NETWORK Magazine is very pleased to announce it is the media partner for the forthcoming Advice Direct Scotland ‘Workplace Equality Conference’ taking place [...]
40% of women state care responsibilities impact their tech career choices 40 per cent of women in the technology sector agree that their decision to stay in their current role depends on the care responsibilities [...]
Women over 50 in Scotland facing significant barriers to their pay and progression in the workplace Women over 50 in Scotland require greater support in the workplace to address persistent inequalities in pay and progression, [...]
New Chair of SAAB wants an apprenticeship available for ‘every young person in Scotland’ The employer-led body in charge of apprenticeships in Scotland has appointed a new business leader to Chair its group of industry [...]
Compliance to cultural normality: The case for getting diversity and inclusion right If employers were hoping that the issues of diversity and inclusion were just a passing storm to be weathered, they would be very [...]
Diversity is a strategic priority for 6 in 10 start-ups Nearly two thirds of start-ups (63%) say making their workforce more diverse is a strategic priority in the year ahead, according to research from Innovate [...]
Ethnicity and gender pay gaps priority for firms but many still struggle to level the playing-field For many UK employers pay gap reporting remains a key priority but little progress has been made on reducing [...]