The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has awarded the first-ever Inclusive Environment Recognition at Project level to an HSBC UK office location. The accreditation is for HSBC UK’s new building in Bede Island Business Park, Leicester, which is a key part ...
Read More »Sodexo duo recognised as ‘Women to Watch’
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s CEO Corporate Services and Energy & Resources, Lynsey O’Keefe, and Employee Communications and Change Director, Rayna Miller, have been recognised in the 2025 Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index produced by WiHTL & ...
Read More »ABM teams up with Henpicked to boost menopause support in the workplace
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day (8 March), ABM UK and Ireland has joined forces with Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace. Focused on raising awareness and promoting positive change around menopause, Henpicked provides training and accreditation for employers to ...
Read More »New Acas advice on neurodiversity in the workplace
Workplace expert, Acas, has published new advice on neurodiversity to help employers create inclusive organisations and raise awareness at work. Neurodiversity describes the natural differences in how people’s brains behave and process information. Some well-known types of neurodiversity include ADHD, ...
Read More »EMCOR UK moves up the Inclusive Top 50 Employers list
EMCOR UK has moved up 16 places since last year to be ranked 21st in the newly released rankings by the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers – a definitive list of UK based organisations that promote inclusion across all protected ...
Read More »ABM announces new accessibility milestones to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities
ABM, a leading facility and aviation services provider, is today marking United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the announcement of a series of new developments in its ongoing commitment to embedding accessibility and inclusion into its company culture. A ...
Read More »EMCOR UK recertified as Disability Confident Employer
EMCOR UK has been recertified as a Disability Confident Employer until 2027, reaffirming the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that accommodates the needs of all colleagues, including those with disabilities and neurodivergent conditions. The recertification was achieved with EMCOR ...
Read More »Sodexo HR director recognised as LGBTQ+ role model
Laura Purdey, HR Director for Schools & Universities in the UK and Ireland has been named in the 2024 Outstanding Executives Role Model List, which recognises those who are working hard to create more LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces. The global Outstanding ...
Read More »New research reveals the key to unlocking employee happiness, talent and productivity
Employees who socialise at work feel less lonely and are more engaged, loyal and productive, according to new research from Compass Group. ‘The Power of Socialisation’ survey, which explores the attitudes of today’s employees and the workforce of the future, ...
Read More »Over one in 10 menopausal women consider quitting work due to lack of employer support
A new report from HR consultancy hoomph has revealed alarming statistics about the impact of menopause on women in the workplace. Based on a survey of 1,000 women, the report highlights significant and overlooked challenges faced by menopausal employees, calling ...
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