Equality & diversity
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Is the diversity brand-wagon moving on?
Sub Topic(s):
diversity;
Date:
01/05/2008;
Author:
Susan Scott-Parker
There is a growing body of research showing that "diversity" has outlived its usefulness. Here, Susan Scott-Parker adds her views to the debate. She argues that it is time to move on from the business case for diversity, and that fairness and equality should be back on the business and Government agendas.
Peer review to raise diversity practice
Sub Topic(s):
policies/best practice;
Date:
01/04/2008;
A new service of peer reviews has been launched by the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) to help councils improve their diversity practice and meet level three of the Equality Standard for local government.
EHRC launches human rights inquiry
Sub Topic(s):
diversity and human rights;
Date:
01/04/2008;
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched an inquiry into the state of human rights in Britain, using their powers under s.16 of the Equality Act 2006.
Equal pay reviews in action
Date:
01/03/2008;
Author:
Kate Godwin
Although the government has so far resisted calls to make equal pay reviews a legal requirement, some organisations are pre-empting any such development by voluntarily carrying out reviews. HBOS is one such organisation and Kate Godwin explains how they went about doing it.
Women and ethnic minorities struggle to get into law firms
Date:
01/03/2008;
Indirect and inadvertent discrimination is still very much in evidence in law firms, according to a new survey of law students. Male students (18.4%) are more likely to secure a training contract than female students (13%).
EFA develops diversity benchmarking tool
Date:
01/03/2008;
The Employers Forum on Age has developed a diversity benchmarking tool – called e-quality – which, it states, is “the only evaluation tool to bring together all the diversity strands and deliver a truly comprehensive picture of how your organisation is performing”.
Slow progress on diversity in the fire service
Date:
01/03/2008;
Just 3% of firefighters come from black and ethnic minority communities and fewer still are women, reveals an independent performance assessment of the fire service published by the Audit Commission. This compares with government targets of 7% ethnic minority staff and 15% women firefighters by 2009.
New guide for diversity on apprenticeships
Date:
01/03/2008;
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has published a booklet setting out the productivity gains to be made by businesses in recruiting apprentices from a range of diverse backgrounds.
My Month
Date:
01/02/2008;
Author:
Michael Rubenstein
Monthly diary column by Equal Opportunity Review's publisher, Michael Rubenstein.
Multi-dimensional discrimination: justice for the whole person
Date:
01/02/2008;
Author:
Gay Moon
Multiple and intersectional discrimination present an important challenge for equality law. Here, we look at the problems and consider possible solutions that could be adopted in a single Equality Act.
Civil service mentors BME staff
Date:
01/02/2008;
A new civil service mentoring scheme aims to get more black and minority ethnic (BME) staff into the most senior roles.
Working Families continues to develop business case for flexible working
Date:
01/02/2008;
The report of a two-year research project will be published by Working Families in April. The joint research, with Cranfield University, casts new light on when and how flexibility can contribute to high performance.
Employers Forum on Belief - sharing good practice
Date:
01/02/2008;
On 13 February 2008, the Employers Forum on Belief (EFB) will be holding its first national conference. It will be held in conjunction with the Employers Forum on Age (EFA), which facilitates the EFB.
CBI working in partnership with TUC and EHRC
Date:
01/02/2008;
The CBI is working with the TUC to promote good practice in implementing diversity in the workplace. A report will be published in 2008 featuring case study examples of how firms have improved equal opportunities and diversity at work.
Competition hots up among gay-friendly employers
Date:
01/02/2008;
Stonewall's latest workplace equality index has seen a dramatic rise in standards. The scores achieved in almost all sectors have increased, leading to the most competitive index yet published. In 2005, an organisation had to have a minimum score of 40% to make the top 100, this year it is 71%.
Race for Opportunity priorities 2008
Date:
01/02/2008;
Developing competency in managing race and diversity in the workplace is one of Race for Opportunityís priorities for 2008.
Accreditation for diversity practitioners is proposed
Date:
01/02/2008;
The prospect of equality and diversity practitioners having to meet specified competencies and gain accredited qualifications has moved a step closer, with the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) recommending the establishment of a new association to set professional standards.
The missing link: union equality representation at work
Date:
01/02/2008;
Author:
Kate Godwin
Trained and knowledgeable equality reps are providing specialist support and advice on a wide range of diversity issues. We examine some of the first union/employer initiatives.
Disability equality in action
Date:
01/01/2008;
Author:
Kate Godwin
Two trade unions have spearheaded a project that demonstrates how the disability equality duty can be successfully implemented when unions and management work together to involve disabled people.
My month
Date:
01/01/2008;
Author:
Michael Rubenstein
The government is planning to publish its response to the submissions it received in respect of the Discrimination Law Review. The target date for publication is the end of January, although these targets do have a habit of slipping. The Government’s response will be a signpost to the shape the Single Equality Bill will take, indicating where there has been movement from the original proposals. As mentioned previously in this column, the current plan is for a Bill to be introduced early in the 2008/09 session of Parliament.
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