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The Diversity Faculty Talks
Explore our recent webinars and training sessions below
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Diversity in Financial Services
Diversity in Financial Services
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Question Time with the Diversity Faculty
Question Time with the Diversity Faculty
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Magenta Talk Show "Framing the human superpower"
Magenta Talk Show "Framing the human superpower"
Diversity in Financial Services
We outline the recent regulatory focus on culture, how this fits into diversity, and what the financial regulators are trying to achieve in this space.
Question Time with the Diversity Faculty
During this webinar members of the Linklaters Diversity Faculty discussed some of the key issues facing businesses in the diversity & inclusion (D&I) space right now.
Magenta Talk Show "Framing the human superpower"
Kenneth Cukier, author of ‘Framing’, reflects on humans’ unique ability to look through a different lens. Also in front of the camera is Linklaters’ panel of experts to discuss how they use framing in their everyday choices and behaviour.
The Diversity Faculty blog
LGBT+ employees in the UK and abroad
14 março 2024 //
As we marked LGBT+ history month in February 2024, this article considers the current position of LGBT+ employees in the workplace in the UK and further afield.
The right direction for ethnic board diversity
12 março 2024 //
The Parker Review published its annual report this week, with encouraging progress on boardroom diversity for ethnic minorities, but recognising that there is still more work to be done to improve ethnic minority representation at a senior management level.
FTSE Women Leaders Review 2024: Progress on women’s representation on boards and leadership teams
7 março 2024 //
We look at the latest results from the FTSE Women Leaders Review on the representation of women on the boards and leadership teams of the UK’s largest companies.
Supporting menopause in the workplace
23 fevereiro 2024 //
Research found that 67% of working women between the ages of 40 and 60 said that menopausal symptoms have had a mostly negative impact on them at work. Based on the result, EHRC has published new guidance for employers on supporting workers experiencing menopausal symptoms.
Priorities for diversity in a UK tech workforce
23 janeiro 2024 //
There are over 1.6 million workers in the UK tech industry. However, the sector has the lowest proportion of workers aged over 50 of any of the UK STEM sectors, fewer women in the workplace than compared to other sectors, a lower percentage of disabled workers than average for the rest of the UK workforce, disproportionate representations of ethnic groups, and a significant underrepresentation of certain socio-economic groups, particularly at a senior level.
Diversity Legal Outlook 2024
18 janeiro 2024 //
We predict the key diversity, equity and inclusion topics impacting global employers in the year ahead.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion in the UK investment management industry
20 novembro 2023 //
A new report explores equity, diversity, and inclusion in the UK investment management industry.
World Mental Health Day: addressing mental health with the same care as physical health
10 outubro 2023 //
10 October 2023 marks World Mental Health Day: a day to create awareness about mental health and show how mental health matters.
Financial services regulators publish consultation papers to boost diversity and inclusion
25 setembro 2023 //
In consultation papers published today, the UK’s financial regulators have set out proposals to boost diversity and inclusion across the sector.
New podcast: Navigating the government’s ethnicity pay gap reporting guidance
30 agosto 2023 //
What is ethnicity pay gap reporting and what does the government’s guidance say? We help employers navigate the guidance, including collecting ethnicity data, dealing with smaller and incomplete data sets, and how to report. We also discuss what the future holds for ethnicity pay gap reporting.
CIPD research finds lack of awareness and discomfort around DEI among boards
25 agosto 2023 //
A new report looks at current levels of HR expertise on corporate boards and some of the challenges that may arise from not having sufficient levels of representation. We explore the key DEI takeaways from the report.
The Power of Language in Diversity and Inclusion
11 agosto 2023 //
Language can be inclusive and divisive. Despite UK Finance releasing its guide two years ago setting out how the financial sector can remove non-inclusive language commonly found within the tech and cybersecurity sectors, its recommendations have recently made headlines again after the Tory MP, Nigel Mills reportedly said, “You’d think bank bosses would have their focus on the country’s economy rather than this woke nonsense”.
Mind the ethnicity motherhood pay gap
8 agosto 2023 //
A new report on the Motherhood Pay Penalty reveals how the effects of motherhood are compounded by the intersection of sexism and racism. We explore the Fawcett Society’s findings in our latest Diversity Faculty blog post.
Sexism in the City: new inquiry looking at barriers faced by women in financial services
28 julho 2023 //
The Treasury Committee has launched a call for evidence (snappily entitled Sexism in the City) in relation to barriers faced by women in the financial services industry.
The single tax in the workplace
12 julho 2023 //
With the proportion of people who are single rising, there has been increasing discussion about ‘singlism’: the stigmatisation, negative stereotyping and discrimination people who are single face in the workplace and in society at large. In our latest Diversity Faculty blog post, we explore why there are arguments that single people face disadvantages in the workplace and how employers can address this.
How does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) fit into ESG?
23 maio 2023 //
DEI and ESG are about building a sustainable workforce, like a sustainable environment or sustainable governance. Using the lens of DEI, people are at the heart of every element of ESG.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: a must-have for employers!
23 maio 2023 //
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has evolved to become more than just a ‘nice to have’. For any employer that wants to truly maximise the potential of their workforce, ensure talent retention and encourage innovation, DE&I must be prioritised. But what does DE&I really stand for?
Neurodiversity Celebration Week – Celebrating Different Minds
14 março 2023 //
In reflecting on the theme of this year’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week ‘celebrating different minds’ we take a look at strategies for supporting and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace.
