The 2026 Women’s Leadership Benchmark for Wales finds that 57% see a visibility disadvantage for flexible workers, while only 39% consider promotion pathways clear. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs A new CBI Wales and University of South Wales survey involving more than … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Management, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Browne Jacobson, Cardiff, career progression, CBI Wales, CBI Wales and University of South Wales Urge Employers to Turn Gender Equality Commitments into Career Opportunities, CBI Wales Women in Leadership Network, Confederation of British Industry, Dr Lauren Josie Thomas, Dr Shehla Khan, employer accountability, Flexible Work Supports Leadership Ambition but May Reduce Access to Promotion According to Wales Survey, flexible working, gender equality, hybrid working, Jayde Howard, Katie Spackman, leadership opportunities, New CBI–USW Benchmark Highlights Visibility Risks for Women Working Flexibly in Wales, Prifysgol De Cymru, unconscious bias, University of South Wales, Wales, Welsh business, Welsh Leadership Survey Finds Promotion Pathways Remain Unclear Despite Strong Support for Equality, women in leadership, women’s career advancement, Women’s Leadership Benchmark for Wales, Workplace Inclusion
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has opened a new all-electric office at John Street in Cardiff for more than 2,500 employees, expanding its investment in modern UK workplaces and reaffirming its presence in Wales. The building uses all-electric air-source heat … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged 422 tonnes CO2 savings, air-source heat pumps, all-electric office, BREEAM Excellent, Cardiff, Changing Places toilet, collaboration spaces, contemplation spaces, demand-controlled ventilation, Employee Wellbeing, events space, flexible working, Halifax, inclusive workplace, John Street, Leeds, living walls, Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyds Banking Group Continues UK Office Transformation with New Sustainable Cardiff Workplace, Lloyds Banking Group Opens Inclusive and Energy-Efficient Cardiff Headquarters for South Wales Teams, London, meeting rooms, office investment, office transformation, planted areas, returning parents, roof terrace, Sharon Doherty, solar panels, South Wales, sustainable workplace, UK property estate, Wales, wheelchair accessibility, work café, workplace accessibility, workplace sustainability, Wudu facilities
(IN BRIEF) Co-op has launched a free Gender Pay Gap Toolkit with WiHTL & DiR to help organisations move from reporting disparities to implementing concrete actions that support pay equity. The resource provides guidance on identifying the causes of gender … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Non Profit, Retail, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Co-op, Diversity in Retail, diversity strategy, equality initiatives, flexible working, Gender Pay Gap, Gender Pay Gap Toolkit Offers Employers Structured Approach to Analysis Planning and Accountability Ahead of 2027 Changes, inclusive workplaces, mentoring and sponsorship, Natasha Hunter, New Industry Resource Aims to Help Employers Move Beyond Reporting Toward Measurable Progress on Pay Gaps, parental policies, pay equity, responsible sourcing, Sarah-Jane Dickinson, Tea Colaianni, UK employers, WiHTL, Workplace Inclusion
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has been awarded the Global Top Employer 2026 certification by the Top Employers Institute for the sixth consecutive year, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to employee well-being and an attractive work environment. The recognition highlights strong performance … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Boehringer Ingelheim, Boehringer Ingelheim Earns Global Top Employer 2026 Recognition for Sixth Consecutive Year, career development, employee well-being, employer branding, flexible working, Global Top Employer 2026, human resources, learning and development, Michael Schmelmer, People Strategy, physical mental social financial health, rewards and recognition, Top Employers Institute, Work Environment, workplace culture
(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award for 2025–2029, recognising continued progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive workplace. The award highlights key achievements such as improved recruitment and flexible working … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged academic leadership, Advance HE, Alan Cumber, and research culture, Athena Swan action plan, Athena Swan Silver Award, career development, diversity, Diversity And Inclusion, Dr Barbara Pittam, equity in research, flexible working, gender equality, Gender Pay Gap, higher education, ICR, ICR recognised for advancing inclusive excellence with Athena Swan Silver Award renewal through 2029, ICR secures four-year Athena Swan Silver Award recognising progress in equity, Institute of Cancer Research, Institute of Cancer Research celebrates renewed Athena Swan Silver Award with new gender equality action plan, Pathway to Independence program, Professor Christina Yap, Professor Kristian Helin, research culture, Technician Career Pathways
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