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How one million disabled people are shut out of employment in the UK
Earning a living is a right most of us take for granted. But one million disabled people are currently being denied the opportunity to work, say campaigners. Those who could make an important...
UK falls six places in gender equality rankings
Country has fallen from 15th most equal nation in last audit in 2018 to 21st this time. The UK has fallen six places down the global rankings for gender equality. Despite successive prime...
We should be striving for representation, not just diversity
Achieving diversity is not enough – the sector should be aiming for a position where it truly represents a diverse range of backgrounds, writes Anita Khan. The actor Riz Ahmed has an...
Utopia
ICA19 WINNER. Consultancy of the Year Award Utopia’s purpose is to turn the 75% of people who aren’t engaged at work into 75% who are, thereby creating both a better workplace and society. They seek...
Financial Ombudsman Service – Embrace
ICA19 WINNER. Outstanding Diversity Network Award Embrace is the Financial Ombudsman's ethnicity employee network with members and allies across the service. Their aim is to embrace racial and...
Manchester United – HATRED Initiative
ICA19 WINNER. Marketing Campaign of the Year Award Manchester United's HATRED initiative forms part of the club's wider #allredallequal campaign. The HATRED initiative saw players from Manchester...
Deborah Williams
ICA19 WINNER. Lifetime Achiever Award Deborah’s work as a disabled artist spanned 20 years. She was in the BAFTA winning film ‘Dream On’ and was the first and only black disabled artist to present...
Disabled workers paid 12% less, ‘damning’ UK official figures show
Charities say negative attitudes and lack of understanding of disability hold people back. Disabled people continue to face prejudice in the workplace campaigners have said, after latest...
More action urged in order to meet key roles target for women
MORE action is needed if the automotive industry is to meet the target of 30 per cent of key roles filled by women by 2030. That was one of the key messages from the UK Automotive 30% Club’s...