She’s black; she’s female. Is she a “diversity hire?” Although President Biden didn’t specifically describe Kamala Harris in this way, he did refer to her as a “diversity-driven VP choice” back in 2022. The sparks are still…

The political environment, and the things politicians say, often alert us to attitudes and trends that may be of concern. For instance, most people will have seen that JD Vance chose to describe female leaders in the…

Historically, people from minority groups have experienced fewer career opportunities due to being actively discriminated against or prevented from participating in the job market. The effects of this legacy are still with us today, with many groups…

As a recruiter or hiring manager who believes in fairness, you’ll endeavour to offer all applicants equal opportunities. It’s not just because it’s the right thing to do. After all, your task is to find the best…

It’s a logical conclusion that’s backed by countless studies: employing people from a diverse range of backgrounds broadens organizations’ worldviews and gives their leadership access to differing perspectives. Even a cursory look at the findings of workplace…

June is Pride Month. A month set aside to celebrate, honor and reflect on the journeys of the LGBTQ+ community. It is also a time to recognize that there is still so much work to be done. Pride…

I don’t think anyone can argue that our business world is in the midst of a revolution. There is the unknown ending of a global pandemic, going “to the office” now involves comfy slippers and the installation…

As Women’s HERstory Month ends, let’s reflect on what it means to be a woman. A woman, as defined by Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, is an adult female human; for which we must then look up ‘female’ and…

We’ve gone from a focus on D&I (Diversity & Inclusion) to a more robust concept of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). But what is DEIB and why the sudden onset? DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging)…

You’ve been trying to increase the number of women (or men, depending on your industry) in the office. You’ve assessed the company culture, diversity objectives, and even the types of positions to account for the difference… but…

In the job market, there are terms that lend job advertisements towards biased interpretations. Although this is almost never on purpose, using potentially bias language in a job advertisement doesn’t help to ameliorate gender disparity in tech fields. There are certain phrases or words that subconsciously…

Finding highly capable women is essential if recruiters are to hire the best people and help businesses address the gender diversity challenge. Juliet Turnbull, founder of recruitment site 2to3days, explains how flexible working is the key to…