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The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) publishes report on DEI in pensions industry and wider business world
The SPP has produced an important paper thanks to the help of numerous pension professionals from within the SPP and from a range of civil society groups including Disability Rights UK, The Donaldson Trust, The Social Mobility Foundation, Stonewall, UN Women UK, and the Race Equality Foundation.
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Taxi drivers awarded £278k in race discrimination claim
Two taxi drivers have been awarded a combined £278,000 after an employment tribunal found that a council discriminated against them on the grounds of race.
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Practical Steps for HR to Support Employees With ADHD
Employees with ADHD may face challenges with focus, organisation, time management, and task prioritisation. While these challenges can affect work performance, they also bring strengths such as creativity, problem-solving, and high energy.
In the UK, supporting employees with ADHD is not only a practical way to unlock talent within teams but also a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010
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US: Caregiving strategy faces scrutiny after omission of transgender individuals and caregivers of colour
A national strategy intended to bolster support for family caregivers is facing significant criticism following the quiet removal of specific provisions acknowledging the unique challenges faced by transgender people and caregivers from Black and racialised communities. The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, initially released in 2022 as a comprehensive roadmap, underwent dozens of unannounced revisions this year under the Trump administration.
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Regulator reminds UK government departments of equality duties
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has written to the majority of UK ministerial government departments, reminding them of their responsibilities under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
Under the PSED, government departments have a legal obligation to consider the likely equality impact of their policies, identify actions to address any negative equality implications, and monitor equality impacts on an ongoing basis. These steps will play a role in helping the Government to achieve its ambition of improving opportunity.
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Swept under the rug: Young women’s experiences of reporting unfair treatment at work - Young Womens Trust reports
Young women are being ignored when they report workplace rights violations like bullying, discrimination and illegally low pay. New research shows that instead of getting support, they’re being dismissed – and for some, it’s forcing them out of work altogether.
The Young Women's Trust surveyed 1000 young women who’d experienced unfair treatment at work to find out about the impact it had on them, and their experiences of reporting it.
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Acas finds almost half of UK employees experience workplace conflict
Disabled staff face highest levels of discord, as experts say disputes can affect morale, wellbeing and motivation.
Conflict at work has contributed to higher levels of stress, anxiety and depression in 57 per cent of employees, with 49 per cent reporting a drop in motivation or commitment following disputes.
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Employers risk losing key skills if they fail to adapt to a multigenerational workforce, HR leaders warn - People Management Daily reports
As people work longer and career paths diversify, experts say organisations must transition from focusing on headcount to ‘skill count’. Employers risk losing valuable skills if they fail to adapt to the needs of a multigenerational workforce, HR leaders have warned.
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New research reveals menstrual health is a hidden barrier to workplace inclusion
A study from the University of Portsmouth (published 30 Nov 2025) exposes how severe menstrual symptoms affect women's well-being, attendance, productivity and sense of inclusion at work.
The findings highlight a major overlooked gap — meaning businesses and organisations may need to review policies to better support menstrual and reproductive health inclusively.
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The Broadcasting industry still sees major under-representation despite efforts
A recently published report — 2025’s “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Broadcasting 2024-25” — reveals disabled people, women and ethnic minorities remain significantly under-represented in key roles across the industry.
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