Diversity and inclusion

New and updated

• Equal opportunities questionnaire on disability

  Type:

  Policies and documents

  Updated to highlight the impact of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018, on this document.

• Transgender policy

  Type:

  Policies and documents

  Updated to take account of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.

• Transgender action plan

  Type:

  Policies and documents

  Updated to take account of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.

• Retaining older employees' knowledge enhances competitive edge

  Date:

  3 May 2018

  Type:

  Commentary and analysis

  Retaining knowledge when key workers retire could provide the competitive advantage employers need as they struggle to attract and retain talent. Ian Symes from Right Management explains.

• How to manage employees who are undergoing gender reassignment

  Type:

  How to

  Updated to take account of the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.

• Third of LGBT employees hide their sexual orientation at work

  Date:

  1 May 2018

  Type:

  News

  Gay, bisexual and trans campaigner Stonewall last week called on employers to develop zero-tolerance policies on discrimination against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation.

• Working mothers increase by almost 50% over 40 years

  Date:

  1 May 2018

  Type:

  News

  The proportion of working-age mothers in paid work increased by almost 50% over four decades, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS).

• Saudi Arabia oil giant appoints female board member

  Date:

  1 May 2018

  Type:

  News

  For the first time Saudi Aramco, the world's most profitable company according to Bloomberg, has appointed a woman to its board.

• Fawcett Society calls for time-limited gender equality quotas

  Date:

  23 April 2018

  Type:

  News

  Time-limited gender equality quotas should be set for the boards of large corporate organisations and public bodies, the Fawcett Society has urged, in order to improve gender balance in leadership positions.

• Are employers required to monitor their employees' religions and beliefs?

  Type:

  FAQs