Understanding the key diversity issues affecting the workplace today, and more specifically the technology workplace, is vital for any company committed to putting in place long term strategies for increasing diversity in their workforce. We have created a list of 5 key diversity issues that tech employers need strategies in place for if they want […]
The technology sector in the UK is showing a lack of diversity amongst senior leadership according to an Inclusive Boards report. The sector lags far behind the FTSE 100 and the wider economy on factors including gender, race and representation. According to the report, only 8.5% of senior leaders in technology are from a minority […]
If a business wants to shine in today’s business environment, then creating diversity and inclusion strategies in the workplace is critical. It is essential to have both to succeed in the business environment as having one without the other can cause an uproar. There are a number of benefits that diversity and inclusion can bring […]
Diversity in the workplace is always seen as a good thing to employers and employees. However, it is about much more than just hiring those who are from underrepresented groups. It is easy to hire more women or ethnic minorities which will help to increase the overall diversity in the workplace. However, diversity is about […]
Implementing inclusion into an organisation helps to embrace the concepts of awareness, acceptance, respect and understanding. Inclusion involves utilising everyone’s differences to benefit the organisation. Each member of an organisation must be valued for his or her skills, experience and perspectives to help create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and can work to the […]
Since the gender gap reports have been revealed by some companies, there has been an uproar recently about company’s gender pay gaps. There are several things a company can do to start to fix their gender pay gap, but one which sometimes goes a miss is supporting equality at home. Whilst companies are starting to […]
It has been evident for several years that gender diversity in tech is an issue. Although tech companies are showing commitment to increase the number of women in tech, it isn’t something that will change overnight. This is a huge challenge for tech companies but having good intentions isn’t quite enough. The quit rate in […]
Tech companies are starting to realise that to attract diverse talent in tech they need to be proactive in doing so. Some tech organisations are already going the extra mile by posting on women job boards and offering perks within their employment packages. Having diverse talent can bring many benefits to your company, however, it […]
When you think of someone with a disability, you may think of someone who has trouble with their mobility or speech, however a disabled person is defined as someone who has a mental or physical impairment that has a long-term effect on their ability to do daily tasks. There are around 13.3 million people […]
In a company’s culture, it is easy to identify diversity and ways to grow your diverse workforce. There are many statistics that show how a percentage of people look for diversity policies within an organisation before applying and how important it is to them. However, some say if you have a diverse team that isn’t […]