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2025
Eight new equality laws in the pipeline
The UK government has initiated a consultation to explore reforms in eight key areas of equality law: Expanding Equal Pay to Race and Disability Including Outsourced Workers in Equal Pay…
Female mechanics take the wheel: ‘I was sick of paying old, grumpy men to fix it’
This Guardian article discusses the increasing involvement of women in the automotive repair industry in Australia. It highlights initiatives like Women on Wheels, which offers free car maintenance workshops to…
Why DEI matters: boosting wellbeing in workplaces
As workplaces become more diverse, adapting organisational structures to be more inclusive and equitable is crucial for fostering a supportive environment. This article advocates for regular collection and analysis of…
Supporting Autistic Students with Emotional Regulation: Using the Zones of Regulation in School
Emotional self-regulation is a key skill for all students, and it’s important to remember that everyone experiences and processes emotions differently. This is especially true for autistic students, whose emotional…
TPR develops action plan to tackle diversity pay gap
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has introduced an action plan to address pay disparities within its organization, focusing on ethnicity and sexual orientation pay gaps, which remain above 10%. In its…
Swim England publishes new Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
Swim England has unveiled a new Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) aimed at enhancing accessibility, diversity, and inclusivity within aquatic sports. This initiative underscores Swim England’s dedication to fostering…
Museum charities add young trustees to boards to encourage age diversity
Several museum charities, including Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and New Forest Heritage Centre, have participated in a year-long initiative led by Kids in Museums to incorporate young individuals into their trustee…
US tech giant backs UK diversity scheme despite Trump DEI drama
Despite a trend among some major U.S. companies to reduce their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives due to political and legal pressures, IBM has reinforced its commitment to promoting…
The rising job market for women: A lesson for disability inclusion
The article “The Rising Job Market for Women: A Lesson for Disability Inclusion” discusses the significant increase in employment opportunities for women in India and suggests that similar strategies could…
Greenpeace pledges to match London’s diversity in its workforce
Greenpeace UK has announced its 2030 Race & Ethnicity Representation Goals, aiming to align its workforce diversity with that of London by ensuring 38.3% of its London staff identify as…