Latest News on Diversity and Inclusion
Welcome to the Diversity Dashboard News page. Here, you can find the latest updates, articles, and announcements on diversity and inclusion in the job market. Stay informed about new trends, policy changes, and significant developments that impact diversity and inclusive hiring practices. Our news coverage provides valuable insights to help you stay up-to-date with important industry updates.
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Friday, July 19, 2024
BT Group has announced an ambitious new family leave policy, set to commence on 1 January 2025, aimed at supporting its diverse workforce and enhancing inclusivity. The policy offers 18 weeks of full pay, followed by 8 weeks of half pay, and up to 26 weeks at the statutory rate. This initiative is designed to accommodate all employees, irrespective of family structure, reflecting BT Group’s commitment to employee well-being.
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Friday, July 19, 2024
Microsoft has announced a reduction in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following a trend seen in other major tech companies like Zoom and Tesla. This decision has sparked concerns about the future of diversity efforts within the tech industry.
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Friday, July 19, 2024
The King's Speech, given on 17 July 2024, introduced important new laws aimed at improving equality and human rights in the UK. Key proposals included the Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill and a new law to ban conversion practices. These proposals have received strong support from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
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Friday, July 19, 2024
A study by inclusion consultancy Pearn Kandola, titled the "Neurodiversity at Work Report 2024," reveals significant challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals during recruitment. The survey, which included 601 neurodivergent employees in the UK, found that nearly half of the respondents perceive recruitment processes as biased and not accommodating to their needs.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
In an effort to enhance diversity and inclusion in the European festival scene, the Musicians’ Union (MU) has partnered with YOUROPE, the European Festival Association, to launch a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Toolset for festivals.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Church of England has released a detailed report highlighting substantial progress in promoting racial justice across its dioceses, three years after a landmark call for cultural transformation.
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Monday, June 24, 2024
The analysis reveals a severe lack of diversity, with only 0.7 percent of top roles occupied by women of colour—25 women out of 3,452 positions. The situation is even more dire in AIM-listed firms, where just 0.3 percent of top roles are held by women of colour (seven women across more than 2,000 roles). In the FTSE 100, women of colour hold only 1.5 percent of senior roles.
Kim Cockayne
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
Applications are now open for local community groups and charities to apply for a share of £5 million in funding from Co-op’s Local Community Fund. Since its inception in 2016, the fund has supported almost 40,000 unique community projects across the UK, distributing more than £100 million to various causes
Kim Cockayne
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
The 2024 UK Music Workforce Diversity Survey highlights both progress and ongoing challenges in achieving diversity and inclusion within the music industry. While there have been significant improvements in gender and ethnic representation,
Kim Cockayne
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
In a significant move towards gender equality, recent polls suggest that nearly half of Wales' next Members of Parliament (MPs) could be women, achieving gender balance for the first time. This development is driven by Labour's commitment to gender equality through practices such as all-women shortlists.
Mary Diggory
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Monday, June 10, 2024
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is urging the legal, education, and training sectors to work together to tackle significant disparities in professional legal assessment outcomes based on ethnicity.
MOHAMMMED BAGHERI