Though it is the mums who give birth, it isn’t surprising that maternity leave is seen as more important than paternity leave. But some evidence has shown that fathers who take paternity leave when their child is born can bring benefits to their relationship and child’s development. Around 90% of UK fathers take some sort […]
What is social mobility? Social mobility is a shift from one social status to another, usually to a status that is either higher or lower. To achieve high social status, it can depend on certain factors such as wealth, connections, effort and education. It can also depend on social structures such as opportunities offered to […]
Each year Equileap carry out a study that reveals the top 200 companies that are ranked and rated on gender equality. Equileap are the global leaders in providing insights and data on gender equality and as a result it has an impact on those who are doing something about their gender balance and those who […]
The tech industry is growing rapidly and contributes a huge amount to the UK economy. Traditionally the IT industry was predominantly made up of white males, however is this figure now shifting? Is there a good representation of ethnical minority employees in the sector? BAME employees make up 14% of the UK working age population, […]
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 […]
The Christmas period can be a busy time for everybody. It is easy to get caught up in events, meeting with friends and going on family outings. Searching for a new job may not be the first thing on your mind, but you must not forget that there is no time like the present to […]
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 […]
Can you believe that the tech sector is expanding almost 3 times faster than the rest of UK economy? However, that being said, only 15% of the tech workforce are from BAME backgrounds along with gender diversity only sitting at 19% compared to 49% for all other jobs. White people are highly represented at executive […]
Managing and creating diversity in today’s business world is an essential part of building a successful business. Interpreting diversity programmes and training into a business can be beneficial for growing awareness and providing your employees with knowledge on the issue. However, business leaders need to spend more time on understanding different cultures and their values […]