Equality

Workplace equality is enshrined in law and ensures employers treat everyone fairly

Whether it's gender, disability, age, race or religion – or any other area of potential discrimination – it's essential to give your people a workplace that accepts and treats everyone the same. Not only is it illegal to discriminate but the Equality Act helps ensure diverse and positive places of work.

How to Build an Inclusive Workforce

Darren Hockley

Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International, explores the business benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion, along with how to build a culture of inclusion in your workplace

How to Approach Diversity Within Your SME

Siân Goodson

Siân Goodson, Founder of executive search business Goodson Thomas, shares her strategies to help SME owners ensure they have a more diverse workforce and senior team

How to Build an Inclusive Culture Within Your SME

Zoe Morris

Zoe Morris of recruitment agency Jefferson Frank explores what UK businesses can do to build an inclusive culture and make women feel more welcome in the technology industry

Barriers That Stop Women Starting Up

Annelie Carver

This International Women's Day, business woman and lawyer Annelie Carver shares how other female business owners can break down barriers to achieve success

How SMEs Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap

Emma Meakin

Government want big firms to report pay for men and women, but SMEs can also take action to help close the gender pay gap. Here's how.

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