Research highlights big gaps in employer efforts on reasonable adjustments for disabled workers
The TUC has stated that a lack of reasonable adjustments in the workplace are “holding disabled people back” at work, in a stark warning to employers. A survey from the union body reveals that over eight in ten (82%) disabled workers had to wait between 4 months and over a year to have their agreed […]
A Day in the Life: Raising representation for women in the painting and decorating industry
The painting and decorating industry is undoubtedly dominated by men. According to recent statistics, only around 4% of the sector is made up of women, which can be discouraging for young women who may otherwise have considered a career in painting and decorating. However, recent customer demand for female painters and decorators may be driving a […]
Intel ‘ahead of schedule’ on diversity initiative
Intel says it has achieved ‘full representation’ in its US workforce two years ahead of its 2020 goal to reflect the percent of women and underrepresented minorities available in the US skilled labor market. The company says the achievement was the result of a comprehensive strategy that took into account hiring, retention and progression, and […]
UK gender pay gap rules come into force
New rules that will compel UK companies with more than 250 employees to publish details on their gender pay gaps come into for today. Employers from both the public and private sector have 12 months in which to declare their positions as art of a government initiative to tackle all forms of workplace discrimination. It is […]
Iceland leads the way with equal pay
Iceland has commenced proceedings to make companies obtain certification to prove they offer equal pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality and nationality. The legislation for the certification will be put before the Icelandic Government in Parliament later this month, and pending approval, would become compulsory for companies and institutions to adhere to within the next […]