10/06/2013
Angela Ahrendts, Burberry Chief executive, received £16.9 million in her pay package last year, nearly £5 million more than the next top-earning chief executive, Angus Russell. Read more

04/06/2013
The autism spectrum is thought to affect 1% of the global population, and often affects the person’s ability to find a job, despite the high tendency for Autistic people to carry extremely high IQs. Read more

03/06/2013
We meet the Top Players in helping the Injured Last week DiversityJobs.co.uk had the privilege of meeting some of the key players in helping injured sports people in the UK. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) Injured Players Foundation is dedicated to providing financial, medical, and social support to all those negatively affected by playing the game. Read more

31/05/2013
A study by social scientists at The University of Manchester has revealed that Britain’s most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods are also the healthiest. Read more

29/05/2013
The Association of Graduate Recruiters has recently accused employers of ‘unknowingly and unintentionally’ putting up barriers that restrict entry for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more

29/05/2013
International law firm Reed Smith has been awarded a Commendation for Diversity in the 10th annual LawCareers.net Read more

28/05/2013
Supported by Equality and Human Rights Commission and overseen by Ernst & Young, the NES is the first “robust assessment” of its kind for promoting equality and diversity in the workplace. Read more

24/05/2013
The nation is in shock after Wednesday’s brutal murder of 25-year-old soldier Lee Rigby.  The horrific scene took place in the mixed community of Woolwich, southeast London in broad daylight whilst terrified passers-by were encouraged to film. Read more

23/05/2013
Over the last six months, search engine Adzuna says the UK has seen a rise in the number of job vacancies. According to the website, there were an average of 460,977 vacancies listed online during April, and increase of 0.7% since March. Read more

22/05/2013
Diversity Pays Dividens Read more

22/05/2013
Data collected from CWJobs.co.uk suggests that the IT Industry is boucing back after the recession. Vacancy levels in the IT market are only 15% below the 1st quarter of 2008, in the period just before the global recession struck. Read more

21/05/2013
Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion and The Clear Company: A partnership for good Read more

21/05/2013
May 21st is officially World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day has been created to raise awareness of the vast richness of cultures cohabiting the world, and the great opportunities diversity brings to society.  Read more

20/05/2013
A recent online survey questioned 93000 people belonging to the LGBT community in Europe about their personal experiences related to discrimination and their gender identity. Results of the polls suggest that Transgenders suffered particularly, with 28 percent saying that they had been attacked or threatened more than three times in the last 12 months because of their sexual orientation. Read more

17/05/2013
According to the EUobserver, ‘the UK provides the best legal environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex people in the EU, while Bulgaria offers the least protection for sexual minorities'. Read more

16/05/2013
Stonewall Housing, an organization set up to support LGBT people at risk of homlessness, celebrates their 30th year of service this May. Read more

15/05/2013
Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King predicts modest economic growth this year, based on the Bank’s quarterly inflation report. Read more

14/05/2013
It has been announced that a new guide has been written by the Irish College of General Practitioners and Ireland’s Gay and Lesbian Equality Network. It includes information on sexual orientation, the links between mental and sexual health, specific services which GPs can either offer or refer patients to; and relevant resources for more in-depth information. Read more

13/05/2013
This weekend, the Scottish Trades Union (STUC) met in Glasgow for an annual gathering which included a conference on LGBT rights. Read more

10/05/2013
According to preliminary government figures released on Thursday, the London 2012 Olympics created more than 30,000 jobs due to investors pouring more than £2.5bn into the UK thanks to efforts from British embassies. Read more

09/05/2013
Every May, various mental healthcare charities and foundations spend a week campaigning for a better awareness of Mental Health. This year, The Mental Health Foundation will be focusing on the benefits of physical activity and the effect it can have on mental wellbeing. Read more

08/05/2013
The Unity Kitchen Café, one of four permanent cafes in the 560 acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, will open in July this year and promises to offer jobs to disabled people. The cafe will be operated by the Camden Society and will be accompanied by two community rooms which will be run by Community Links, a Canning Town charity. Read more

07/05/2013
Even though two thirds of the UK’s public sector workers are women, 65% of senior positions within the industries are held by men. These findings come from research undertaken by Ernst & Young, published in the Guardian online today, which looked into the number of women occupying the top public sector jobs. Read more

03/05/2013
For the first time in the UK, a gay couple in a civil partnership hold the positions of council leader and civic mayor. Christopher Akers-Belcher and Stephen Akers-Belcher are labour councilors who have been in a civil partnership for seven years. On Monday, Christopher will become leader of Hartlepool Council and Stephen is in line to be confirmed the ceremonial mayor next week. ‘The LGBT is an integral part of the community in Hartlepool and no longer just perceived as the minority’ . Read more

02/05/2013
The first female vice-chancellor of Manchester University has given some advice on climbing the career ladder. Her motto is one which could land her in trouble, given her influence on young students who she encourages to think outside the box, ‘break rules’ and ‘see what happens’. In her words ‘the world may not end’. Read more

01/05/2013
20% Wage Gap Between Men and Women It has emerged that last year, women working in the financial industries within the UK earned a staggering 20% less than their male co-workers.  Read more

30/04/2013
VAT Cut to 5% Could Create 670,000 UK Jobs  A cut in VAT from 20% to 5% on food and drink could create as many as 670,000 jobs in the UK reveals the Jacques Borel VAT club with their new research.  Read more

29/04/2013
US basketball pro Jason Collins comes out as gay Jason Collins, a major American professional basketball player, is the first active male athlete of his status to come out as gay. The article in Sports Illustrated began ‘I’m a 34-yea-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.’ Read more

25/04/2013
 The UK narrowly avoids falling back into recession after records of the first three months of 2013 show faster-than-expected growth. Read more

24/04/2013
An employment survey has suggested that the number of job vacancies in the UK requiring a degree has risen above the number of posts where no qualification is necessary. The same study also shows that more than a quarter of positions are unavailable to non-graduates due to a shift in the market creating greater demand for skilled workers. Read more

22/04/2013
While many businesses today recognise that they need to be proactive in encouraging diversity in their workforce, there’s a growing disparity in the benefits companies are seeing from their efforts. Read more

19/04/2013
The Professional Footballers Association is planning to address the lack of black managers in the sport by introducing a new scheme called 'Coaching Fair Play'.  They hope this will encourage and increase the number of candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds who enter for these positions. Looking at the statistics, this is an issue which needs to be addressed. Read more

16/04/2013
In a bid to tackle the issue of unpaid internships, business minister Jo Swinson has passed the details of 100 companies who are accused of illegally using free interns to HMRC. By law, any employer that engages someone in ‘work’ (legally defined as working in a defined role that involves set hours) must pay them the minimum wage. However, many organisations attempt to flout the law by using unpaid interns. Read more

12/04/2013
As our population gets older, and more of us enjoy good health well into old age, it’s increasingly senseless to discriminate against workers because of their age. Since the abolishment of the compulsory retirement age, more and more of us are choosing to continue our careers and put our years of experience to good use. And the simple fact is that by the time we reach our 50s or 60s we’ve built a well-rounded armoury of skills and experience that are a valuable asset to any organisation. Read more

11/04/2013
It would appear that if you want to unemployment-proof your career, you should study for a science degree. According to research on 6,000 American students, graduates with a science degree are less likely to be out of work in a recession than those who studied humanities. Read more

10/04/2013
Academics Playing Down Regional Accents: A study has shown that many academics hide their regional accents from others in fear of being undervalued and misjudged. Discrimination in other areas has been tackled much more effectively ensuring that sexism, racism and sexual prejudice is no longer acceptable, however, researchers at Newcastle University claim those with broad regional accents are still facing mockery and exclusion. Read more

09/04/2013
Research shows that 40% of LGBT staff don’t feel comfortable about coming out at work. However, the results of a recent gay-straight alliance at a school in Wembley give hope that, in future, the UK’s ethical companies can take steps to help increase acceptance in the workplace. Read more

08/04/2013
As youth unemployment continues to rise, many of the UK’s young people rely on unpaid internships to give them a foot in the door at companies – and get the vital work experience they need to secure a paid position. However, a survey of 18-34 year old by the TUC revealed that as many as 78% of young people could not afford to live away from home to work in London as an unpaid intern. Read more

27/03/2013
The enei Awards are our opportunity to nationally recognise and celebrate the achievements of organisations that have taken a lead in challenging discrimination and are working inclusively to tap into their talented workforce. Winners receive a trophy and framed certificate, the opportunity to post their story on the enei website, be a part of the exclusive Awards Brochure and celebrate their achievements with other leading employers. Read more

26/02/2013
This major event from the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) will bring together leading thinkers and national experts to explore the key issues and challenges facing 21st Century employers. Read more

30/01/2013
The final FTSE 100 companies with all-male boards have been approached by the government to address gender equality policies as soon as possible. Read more

22/01/2013
Following on from our "Better business through inclusive recruitment" masterclasses in November 2012, this event will examine the many advantages that equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) can bring to your business and how it adds value to your brand. Read more

17/01/2013
Eversheds ranks in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index Global law firm Eversheds has featured at number 52 in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2013, an annual benchmark of the top 100 employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in Britain, up 21 places compared with the firm’s position last year. Read more

16/01/2013
Disability symbol review - have your say· Is the scheme still fit for purpose?            Read more

10/01/2013
The 2013 Wellness at Work Survey shows the UK workforce is under pressure and is not being given sufficient support by their employers. Read more

09/01/2013
DiversityJobs.co.uk makes the Onrec 2013 Award Finals Read more

07/01/2013
Fleur Bothwick, director of diversity and inclusiveness at Ernst and Young, was also awarded a CBE for services to inclusion and diversity in the workplace Read more

07/01/2013
Teresa Sienkiewicz, director in KPMG’s pensions audit practice, has received an OBE in this year’s New Year honours list for services to the accountancy and pensions professions. Read more

04/01/2013
Serco Launches Charitable Foundation to mark its 25th Anniversary Read more

14/12/2012
Business Disability Forum has entered into a strategic partnership with the UK’s leading diverse talent specialist, DiversityJobs.co.uk to help organisations maximise the business benefits of a smart approach to disability. The new partnership enables both organisations to provide recruiters with access to the widest possible talent base. Read more

10/12/2012
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCT) has chosen WCN to provide its e-recruitment services Read more

08/12/2012
Start the clock! Public sector web MUST be disabled-friendly by 2015 Public sector organisations will be required to ensure that disabled users of their websites have the same access Read more

08/12/2012
Employer Branding as a way to ensure diversity The purpose of an organization’s Employer Branding effort is to shape and present an image that allows it to attract and retain the right talent Read more

06/12/2012
Ernst & Young pens national equality standard Read more

06/12/2012
Ernst and Young has been named one of the UK’s most admired employers for its approach to diversity and inclusiveness Read more

05/12/2012
EDF Energy’s efforts in promoting a diverse and inclusive work culture have been awarded the Diversity Works for London Gold Standard. Read more

29/11/2012
Challenging questions are fired at ClearExperts Panel Read more

29/11/2012
Mercer and DiversityJobs.co.uk - A Perfect Match. Read more

27/11/2012
Denise Jagger, partner at global law firm Eversheds, has been presented with the overall Woman of Achievement Award from Women in the City Read more

23/11/2012
UK has fourth most diverse workforce in the world Read more

22/11/2012
People who currently find online job hunting a challenge, and are cut off from many opportunities because they struggle to cope with websites, are to receive a huge boost. JOB ACCESSIBILITY GETS HUGE BOOST Read more

12/11/2012
Diversity Jobs.co.uk marks 22 years since Sir Tim Berners Lee published formal proposal for World Wide Web. Read more

08/11/2012
Accessibility awards handed out Read more

08/11/2012
Report on Jobs: Permanent placements rise at fastest rate for 17 months Read more

08/11/2012
J.P. Morgan Cazenove recently launched an innovative investment trust that charges no management or performance fees and instead donates 1% a year to charity Read more

08/11/2012
Ernst & Young ranked in top ten firms for race and gender equality Read more

08/11/2012
KPMG announces new national charity partnerships with Action for Literacy and Shelter Read more

08/11/2012
D.E.A.F, KPMG and WCN recognise the value in ClearKit and ClearAssured Read more

08/11/2012
Eversheds only law firm in UK’s Top 10 companies for race and gender equality Read more