diversity - The HR Forum - DPG Community2024-03-29T00:52:36Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/feed/tag/diversityEthinicity reporthttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/ethinicity-report2017-10-11T07:48:04.000Z2017-10-11T07:48:04.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>Morning all</p><p>I guess many of you would have listened to the discussion about the recent survey undertaken around <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/">Ethnicity Facts and Figures</a> the new site now live contains thousands of statistics covering more than 130 topics in areas including employment, health, education, and criminal justice.</p><p><strong>O</strong>ne of the key findings is that employment rates are higher for white people than for ethnic minorities across the country, with a larger gap in the north (13.6%) than in the south (9%).</p><p>The audit has also highlighted that: ethnic minorities are under-represented at senior levels across the public sector; unemployment among black, Asian and other ethnic minorities is almost double that of white British adults.</p><p>What do you think HR's role is in this?</p><p>It may be that in addition to gender pay gap reporting that all businesses may be required to publish data on ethnicitiy gaps what are your thoughts on this?</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/ethnicity-facts-figures-must-explained-changed/" target="_blank">http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/ethnicity-facts-figures-must-explained-changed/</a></p><p>All the best</p><p></p><p>Sarah</p></div>Hurrah - some good news! (for a change)https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/hurrah-some-good-news-for-a-change2017-08-23T11:11:47.000Z2017-08-23T11:11:47.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>Hi all</p><p>Thought I would share some bang up to date information re diversity within leadership positions.</p><p>After all the negativity around gender pay gaps it is great to see the giant oil tanker for diveristy in leadship roles being turned around</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://hrnews.co.uk/ethnic-diversity-ftse-100-leadership-pipeline-improves-first-time-four-years/" target="_blank">http://hrnews.co.uk/ethnic-diversity-ftse-100-leadership-pipeline-improves-first-time-four-years/</a></p><p>Does this reflect organisation in which you have worked or work?</p><p>Do share</p><p>All the best</p><p>Sarah</p></div>Ernst & Young Removes Degree Classification From Entry Criteria As There's 'No Evidence' University Equals Successhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/ernst-young-removes-degree-classification-from-entry-criteria-as-2017-03-07T09:30:23.000Z2017-03-07T09:30:23.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>Morning all</p><p>I was interested to read the article attached. What are your thoughts on this is this something which you think your Company may adopt?</p><p>In addition to the above the article also explores PWC scrapping UCAS points as entry criteria for its graduate scheme. The audit firm believes placing too much emphasis on the scores will mean employers may miss out on key talent from disadvantaged backgrounds, who can perform less well at school.</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/7932590" target="_blank">http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/7932590</a></p><p>Would be great to share best practice in this area especially those with a graduate recruitment background.</p><p>Regards</p><p>Sarah</p></div>Tackling social inequalityhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/tackling-social-inequality2016-08-29T15:59:26.000Z2016-08-29T15:59:26.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>Equality has been in the news again with Theresa May's recent announcemnet about the establishment of an audit to tackle public sector racial disparities:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/27/theresa-may-announces-audit-to-tackle-public-sector-racial-disparities" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/27/theresa-may-announces-audit-to-tackle-public-sector-racial-disparities</a></p>
<p>This was also on the back of a recent report that highlighted the continuing divide in gender pay:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/aug/23/gender-pay-gap-average-18-per-cent-less-uk-women" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/aug/23/gender-pay-gap-average-18-per-cent-less-uk-women</a></p>
<p>Also a recent article I picked up on around disablity discrimination for those who are hearing impaired</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/deaf-workers-one-four-quit-job-discrimination/" target="_blank">http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/deaf-workers-one-four-quit-job-discrimination/</a></p>
<p>It looks like equality and diversity will be back at the top of HR's agenda, do you agree?</p>
<p>Regards</p>
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<p>Sarah</p>
</div>Employ me!https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/employ-me2016-03-25T10:03:07.000Z2016-03-25T10:03:07.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>The BBC have done it again.</p>
<p>Employ me is a series that follows people with disabilities trying to find employment.</p>
<p>This week was all about two gentleman, on with Tourettes and the other who was autistic and the challenges that they face when looking for work that is suitable.</p>
<p>It was a fascinating programme and helped to show how if we think differently about our approach to recruitment, we can gain talent we would have previously overlooked.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/employ-me" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/employ-me</a></p>
<p>Did anyone else see this? If so what did you think?</p>
<p>All the best</p>
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<p>Sarah</p>
</div>Diversity Calendarhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/diversity-calendar2016-01-07T06:45:00.000Z2016-01-07T06:45:00.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>Hi all</p>
<p>Another useful resource from the CIPD, you will need to log on as a member to access the resource once.</p>
<p>It is always useful to have an awareness of other cultures and important dates in their calendar.  For example I was recently in Egypt and learnt that Coptic Christians celebrate their Christmas Day today for example! so learners obviously did not want a training session then!</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/diversity-calendar.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=cipd&utm_campaign=cipdupdate&utm_term=1003090&utm_content=060116-4435-4819-27--20160107063948-Download%20the%20diversity%20calendar" target="_blank">http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/diversity-calendar.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=cipd&utm_campaign=cipdupdate&utm_term=1003090&utm_content=060116-4435-4819-27--20160107063948-Download%20the%20diversity%20calendar</a></p>
<p>I hope this is a useful resource,</p>
<p>All the best</p>
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<p>Sarah</p>
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</div>Operating theatres a hostile environment for women?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/operating-theatres-a-hostile-environment-for-women2015-10-01T14:42:13.000Z2015-10-01T14:42:13.000ZSarah Loateshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/SarahLoates<div><p>Hi all</p><p>An interesting report featuring one of the country's top female surgeons - if there is anyone who works for the NHS it would be interesting to hear your views on this.</p><p>A 2013 <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.researchgate.net/publication/230697232_Gender-related_perceptions_of_careers_in_surgery_among_new_medical_graduates_Results_of_a_cross-sectional_study">survey of newly qualified UK doctors</a> suggested that 68% of the female ones believed surgery was not a career that welcomed women.</p><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34406443" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34406443</a></p><p>Ms Shah believes the problem is partly down to a hierarchical structure, which she says is dominated by men in senior positions.</p><p>"More subtle forms are being referred to as 'the nurse', being in a meeting with men and being the only woman and you're asked to make the tea.</p><p>"There needs to be a cultural change so that women don't feel uncomfortable or inferior," she said.</p><p>As an HR professional encourgaing diversity across the workforce has never been more critical.</p><p>It would also be interesting to see if anyone has experienced this from an HR perspective? Personally it was a bug bear of mine in my last role that as a member of the leadership team it always seemed that I was asked to take notes/minutes, which as the only female on the team I could not help but attribute to my gender. I'm not trying to be inflammatory just sharing my personal experiences.</p><p>Regards</p><p> </p><p>Sarah</p></div>Diversity Awareness - What Would You Do?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/human-resources/diversity-awareness-what-would-you-do2015-08-11T07:29:28.000Z2015-08-11T07:29:28.000ZMike Collinshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/MikeCollins<div><p>Hi all,</p>
<p>For anyone who might be responsible for Diversity training or awareness within their organisation I came across this video and thought it might be useful. </p>
<p>Whilst it's all set up and actors play the parts - the results are quite shocking - or are they all too predictable?</p>
<p>With the recent events in America this is all the more interesting but what does this tell us?</p>
<p>Whilst this is in certain area and small group size -  is this reflective of people in general, does it highlight deep prejudice within society as a whole?</p>
<p>This video could be used as part of any diversity awareness training and used in a creative way to bring about discussion and debate.</p>
<p>The link to the video is here - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7i60GuNRg" target="_blank">What would you do?</a></p>
<p>Let us know your thoughts on the video in comments below - What would you do?</p>
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