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‘Parenting Out Loud’ – empowering working dads is essential for equal parenting and gender equality at both work and home – Elliot Rae.
Parenting Out Loud is a major cultural shift – it’s a significant move away from how fathers have done things for generations.
We believe that Parenting Out Loud is transformational and can have a major impact on equality both at work and at home. It’s good for women, men, children and business.
Parenting Out Loud is when working dads are loud, proud and transparent about their childcare responsibilities at work.
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The work on men’s issues is happening, but who’s been listening?
True gender equality is a society where women and men have the freedom to be themselves, to make decisions based on their personal desires rather than societal expectations, to be safe and to be successful at work and at home.
Gender equity is good for everybody.
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DEI practices vary dramatically across UK workplaces, still more to be done
The rising number of employment tribunals related to DEI in the UK, particularly around neurodiversity, signals that there is still much work to be done when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. While some organisations are leading the way with approaches which work on both a practical and human level, others are ‘burying their heads in the sand’ and not addressing the issue.
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Evidence tells us again that Inclusive workplaces better at attracting top talent and retaining them for longer
A new study reveals that inclusive workplaces are not only better at attracting top talent but also keeping them longer – a major advantage in today’s competitive job market, shows that employees in inclusive workplaces stay nearly four years longer and are far more likely to recommend their employer to others.
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More government action needed to tackle racial discrimination, says human rights regulator
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has urged the UK and Welsh governments to take further action to improve the rights of people from ethnic minority backgrounds and eliminate racial discrimination.
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Support for staff with learning disabilities often ‘ignored’ - Personnel Today
Two-thirds of employees with learning disabilities have not been asked about what they need to succeed at work, according to hospitality chain Hilton.
Its survey of 2,000 people, including 500 with learning disabilities such as Down’s syndrome and autistic spectrum disorder, found that 49% of those with learning disabilities felt they did not have the right support.
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Women use silence to cope with microaggressions
Women are more likely to stay silent when they face microaggressions in the workplace, making toxic cultures harder to confront.
According to researchers, women are more likely to use coping strategies such as assuming someone’s comments are harmless, questioning their intent, or simply feeling powerless to report them.
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Many people believe bias in recruitment and a lack of professional networks continue to limit opportunities across the UK.
Two-thirds of Britons believe their background affects how far they can go in their career, according to research for Co-op, and 52% think businesses should treat social mobility as part of their wider diversity and inclusion commitments.
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Charity boards struggling to build inclusive cultures, research finds
Findings published today by NCVO as part of Trustees Week 2025 show that while boards have improved decision-making, they find it hard to represent everybody.
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Over in the US, Pennsylvania elects first openly trans mayor
Erica Deuso expressed pride in her historic achievement. “This victory isn’t about one person,” she stated. “It’s about what occurs when communities come together to prioritise progress over fear. Tonight, history was made, and I am deeply honoured to serve as Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor. I see this as a reflection of hope, decency, and a shared commitment to inclusive community building.”
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