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During Equal Parenting Week (Monday 27 April to Sunday 3 May), we take a look at other equality and inclusion articles making headlines
UK’s parental leave offering is ‘shameful’
A survey of over 2,000 mums and dads, carried out by Parenting Out Loud with YouGov, uncovers a significant “invisible caring load”, with mothers continuing to do the majority of childcare.
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Major summit puts pressure on firms to support staff experiencing domestic abuse
Five years on from the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, UK businesses are being urged to take more responsibility for spotting the signs of domestic abuse and supporting affected employees.
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Trans inclusion at work: a practical guide for employers and colleagues
Trans inclusion requires specific policy provisions, manager training, and cultural change that goes beyond general LGBTQ+ inclusion programmes.
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Hungary to introduce first ever LGBTQ+ television channel
Operating as both a cultural and civic initiative, the groundbreaking network intends to provide a vital platform for marginalised voices amid Hungary's increasingly restricted media environment
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Initiative addressing hair and makeup equality in the UK film and TV industry gets backing from networks
A recent Equity survey found that 71 % of actors from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds reported that hair and makeup departments were unable to meet their needs.
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The need for human leaders in an AI world
Leaders who embrace human behaviours can build a crucial bridge between technology and culture. It creates psychological safety so people can challenge outputs and flag unintended consequences early, especially where AI can amplify existing inequities.
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Tribunal awards £126k to police worker in ADHD discrimination case
Judge rules this amounted to both a failure to make reasonable adjustments and unlawful harassment under the Equality Act
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Guaranteed hours may lead to poorer working conditions, trade bodies warn
Four leading trade bodies have told government that plans for guaranteed hours – a part of the Employment Rights Act – will lead to poorer opportunities and conditions for workers.
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Ofsted accused of ‘penalising’ schools more inclusive to SEND pupils
Ofsted's new report card system is "actively penalising" schools more inclusive of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), a headteachers' union has warned
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