STEM returners project receives government backing

The government is to fund an initiative to help people get back into science, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers following a break – particularly women. The 18-month-long scheme, which will be run... Read more »

Avoid salary history questions in recruitment, guide urges

Employers and recruiters should not seek salary history from job candidates in any manner, including by asking applicants about their current pay and for their desired salary, according to new guidance. The... Read more »

Neurodiversity: how accessible is your recruitment process?

Neurodiversity is an aspect of equality that does not get the attention it deserves – to the detriment of businesses, argues Dr Louise Karwowski. The post Neurodiversity: how accessible is your recruitment... Read more »

Daniel Kahneman: how ‘noise’ damages decisions

Why we should use the return to the workplace as an opportunity to implement radical change and get to grips to poor decision-making. The post Daniel Kahneman: how ‘noise’ damages decisions appeared... Read more »

Most US firms ‘just going through the motions’ on inclusion

Diversity and inclusion policies must be part of business strategy and deeply embedded if they are to be effective, finds Josh Bersin study. The post Most US firms ‘just going through the... Read more »

Boardrooms now more meritocratic and diverse, study suggests

Evidence shows that FTSE100 boardrooms are becoming more diverse and meritocratic, a study published today has claimed, with less reliance… The post Boardrooms now more meritocratic and diverse, study suggests appeared first... Read more »

BP fuels diversity and inclusion drive

BP aims to report its ethnicity pay gap by 2022 as it looks to be guided by ‘meritocracy, inclusivity and fairness’. The post BP fuels diversity and inclusion drive appeared first on... Read more »

Pandemic is a business transformation opportunity for HR

Covid-19 is a tragedy that HR can use to help transform business, global business forum hears. The post Pandemic is a business transformation opportunity for HR appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Germany lags behind as gender pay gap narrows

The UK’s slight gender pay gap narrowing means it is in step with other economically similar nations. But Germany has… The post Germany lags behind as gender pay gap narrows appeared first... Read more »

‘Ee-bah-gum’: accent bias still afflicts UK

Pronounced regional accents can be a barrier to career progress and social mobility, as they are perceived negatively by some... The post ‘Ee-bah-gum’: accent bias still afflicts UK appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »
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