Ethnicity Pay Gap, reporting and taking action With mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting in the UK imminent, what can businesses do to make a start and how should they use the results?  Different organisations are at different stages of their journey a fact highlighted in PWC’s Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting

DWF Achieve Clear Assured Silver Standard In a significant advance on its DEI journey, global legal business DWF has reached Clear Assured Silver Standard.  The achievement reflects their commitment to continuously improve and create an inclusive experience for all employees embedded not only into day to day operations but owned

Jacobs Achieve Clear Assured Silver Standard In a significant step on their Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) journey, global professional services firm Jacobs has achieved Clear Assured Silver Standard through their commitment to creating a truly inclusive culture where diverse talent can thrive. Their stated ambition to become the recognised employer

Michael Page reach D&I milestone achieving Clear Assured Gold Standard Michael Page continue their outstanding Clear Assured progress by achieving Gold Standard.  This is awarded to organisations that can provide evidence of fully integrating D&I into everything that they do with all policies and practices reflecting and reinforcing the D&I

D&I Disruptors achieve unprecedented growth The Clear Company, an award winning, global D&I consultancy are excited to announce significant team expansion in response to increased demand for their ability to deliver constructive, authentic inclusion across the employee lifecycle. Renowned for their standout passion, expert insight and action focused approach, the

As the Covid-19 challenge and our response to it evolves, the “New Normal” is a frequently used phrase.  The term implies a move from a single way of working that was “normal” to another single way of working “The New Normal”.  But there will no single version of this.  The

In times of crisis, exclusion is a greater threat to some more than others. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, the risk of homelessness, insecure employment, restricted access to healthcare and other inequalities deepen. Additionally, Stonewall’s LGBTQ+ in Britain Health Report shows that those with multiple marginalised identities can struggle even more. It is

Sleep is often forgotten when we talk about health and wellbeing, but it plays just as an important part as eating, drinking and breathing. We spend a third of our lives asleep so its no surprise it plays an essential role in our wellbeing. Sleep helps restore our mental and physical wellbeing – it

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, hosted by The Mental Health Foundation, is Kindness. Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. But what does this really mean and how can it unlock positive mental health and wellbeing?  The Science of Kindness Giving, receiving,

Inclusive Leadership in a time of crisis We have seen many examples of poor conduct throughout the COVID-19 crisis and this likely affected employer brands once business was resumed.  So, how do we ensure we continue to make inclusive decisions that support our brand and not make rash decisions that could cause

We hear it time and time again, “I’ll go crazy working from home!”, “I’m going to get so bored”, or “I don’t know how I’ll cope”. As self-isolation and quarantine measures tighten with the move to national lockdown, it’s time to prepare for the elongated stint of remote working. Following

In such unprecedented times, many of us find ourselves experiencing the stress and anxieties of rapidly changing routines and work practices, heightened risk to ours and our loved one’s health, and increased uncertainty for what the near future holds. If you are experiencing any of these negative outcomes from the Coronavirus

As of Monday afternoon (16th March 2020), the Government strongly advised that we avoid non-essential contact, including working from home where possible. Whilst this is a reality for many organisations who have begun equipping employees with the tools they need to work remotely, it is important not to forget about the businesses and individuals for whom

International Women’s Day (what is your organisation doing? As International Women’s Day approaches once again, businesses and employees alike reflect on their own business’s work culture. Is the business inclusive in supporting and nurturing talent regardless of their gender identity, or is there still a way to go? The pay

Closing the gender pay gap Last year, we reported on the minimal progress that had been made in closing the gender pay gap. Although slow, it was still a step towards balancing the scales. Although the number of women in senior leadership positions is growing, most sectors still show a

In a first for not only their sector but for the UK as a whole, HS2 were recently confirmed by the Clear Company as the first organisation to achieve the prestigious Clear Assured Gold Award for their efforts to improve Diversity and Inclusion at the rail and infrastructure giant.  Their

Are Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives good for business? Recently, it was announced the BBC paid a female broadcaster, Sarah Montague, £400,000 in recognition of an historical pay gap between her and her male counterparts; and it’s since become apparent there’s at least another 120 such cases being investigated. In fact,