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Gender bias in evaluation and promotion, especially in a high-profile industry.

A new study by The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics found that female employees in the financial sector are still less likely to be judged competent than their male counterparts with equivalent performance.  Read more here.

UK Government signals mandatory ethnicity & disability pay-gap reporting ahead

The UK government’s “Employment Flash – October 2025” reports that employers with 250+ employees are likely to be required to publish ethnicity and disability pay gap data under the upcoming Equality (Race & Disability) Bill. Read more here.

New UK partnership to support disability inclusion in media/advertising

Initiative UK and Media Trust announced “INIclusion Day” (3 December, to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act) in which over 250 agency staff will collaborate with charities (including Disability Rights UK) to develop inclusive campaigns and an “Inclusive Paid Media Playbook”.  Read more here.

Talent pipeline issues for disabled people remain a major barrier in Tech

New research urges structural change to widen pipeline of disabled tech talent
A feature in Computing magazine says that enterprise tech leaders must rethink how they describe, assess and measure work if they want to widen the talent pipeline for disabled professionals.  Read more here.

Highly valued employees lost through lack of menopause support

Many women are lacking the support required for them to thrive in the workplace through the menopause. Figures show that 10% of women who worked during the menopause have left a job due to their symptoms and 87% of working women want their employer to be more supportive when it comes to women’s health.  Read more here.

Despite an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes worldwide, a new study underscores the community's strength and advocacy in the face of adversity.

The study emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and proactive measures to combat anti-LGBTQ+ hate and discrimination. It calls on policymakers, community leaders, and individuals to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and work towards a more inclusive and accepting world.

Report indicates rise in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents globally, but also highlights continued strength and advocacy of the community.  Read more here.

How should HR respond to employees attending protests?

Employees in the UK enjoy rights under the Human Rights Act 1998, most significantly freedom of thought, belief and religion and freedom of expression.

In the wake of the riots of summer 2024 the CIPD issued guidance to employers. Rachel Suff, senior employee relations adviser at the HR body, said: “We recognise that some employers will have challenges with employees feeling unsafe, but could also have staff involved in acts of violence and discrimination.

It’s clear then that HR can’t ignore the current climate, but what are employees’ rights when it comes to protesting? And how should HR respond when employers are faced with reputational damage or the absence of employees who have been detained?  Read more here.