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30/07/2021

A new report out today has revealed that an attachment to power is causing British boards and executive committees to exclude more diverse candidates based on flawed selection processes and criteria. The report finds that the recruitment process is distorted by the assumption that those who do not resemble existing board and committee members are less ‘impressive’, which suggests that the word ‘impressive’ needs to be redefined

A new report out today has revealed that an attachment to power is causing British boards and executive committees to exclude more diverse candidates based...

29/07/2021

Large businesses could be required to report on disability in the workforce as part of a wider government plan to improve employment opportunities for disabled people. The proposals were included in the government's National Disability Strategy, published by the Department for Work and Pensions yesterday, which aims to help bridge the gap that disabled people currently face when accessing education, skills development and employment opportunities

Large businesses could be required to report on disability in the workforce as part of a wider government plan to improve employment opportunities for ...

29/07/2021

The UK’s financial watchdog has proposed changes to its rules that would require listed companies to ensure at least 40 per cent of board directors are women or self-identify as women. The proposed change is part of a consultation on a new diversity target focusing on both gender and ethnicity, as part of a bid by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to improve transparency on the diversity of company boards

The UK’s financial watchdog has proposed changes to its rules that would require listed companies to ensure at least 40 per cent of board directors are...

28/07/2021

Organisations could be compelled to produce reports on disability under proposals unveiled as part of the government’s new national disability strategy. The disability employment gap, the difference between the employment rates of disabled and non-disabled people, currently stands at 28.6%

Organisations could be compelled to produce reports on disability under proposals unveiled as part of the government’s new national disability strategy...

06/07/2021

Reports highlighting racism in UK business are leading companies to distance themselves from the widely used BAME acronym. The concerns about the acronym are raised in the recent report on inequality in the UK by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Reports highlighting racism in UK business are leading companies to distance themselves from the widely used BAME acronym.

23/06/2021

Parkhouse Bell would like to say Happy International Women in Engineering Day and looks forward to helping its STEM clients increase Diversity in 2021 and beyond

22/06/2021

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, half (49%) of disabled mothers in the UK have been furloughed compared to one-third (34%) of non-disabled mothers. Research by women’s charity the Fawcett Society also found almost three times (20%) the number of disabled mothers than non-disabled mothers (7%) lost their main job during the pandemic

Disabled parents have faced greater disruptions to their work and income during the pandemic than non-disabled parents.

17/06/2021

A great opportunity to join Parkhouse Bell's Talent Research team as we continue to create and deliver world class talent solutions on behalf of our worldwide client base. We are looking to recruit Talent Research Partners and Client Research Partners and are interested in hearing from you if you are ambitious and interested in developing your career with a progressive, kind and collaborative team

15/06/2021

More than 17,000 people below director level and employed by organisations with more than 250 staff members in nine European markets were surveyed. The data revealed that 54% of respondents would not be willing to reduce their salary for more flexible working conditions, while 27% said they found it challenging to motivate themselves due to a lack of contact with colleagues and, for 23%, the Covid-19 pandemic made work seem less important

Research in nine European markets looks at employee sentiment across a number of topics including flexible working, pay and productivity.

10/06/2021

Three in five workers say they do not have the skills they will need for the next five years, a survey has found. A skills index report, which polled 2,000 working-age adults, found 61 per cent did not feel equipped with all the skills they will need over the next five years

Report reveals mismatch between employers’ needs and skillsets available, as more than half of firms cite barriers to meeting talent requirements

09/06/2021

We are delighted to welcome Jenesis Squires to the PB team! Jenesis brings a wealth of Executive Talent Research experience and an appetite to be part of Parkhouse Bell’s commitment to the continued evolution of world class Talent Research solutions. We wish you lots of success with us, Jenesis, we are looking forward to ensuring that you have an interesting and rewarding experience with us. Strap yourself in!

Parkhouse Bell We are delighted to welcome Jenesis Squires to the PB team! Jenesis brings a wealth of Executive Talent Research experience and an appetite...

08/06/2021

Pride Month is here and we should all take the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge those who take the lead in LGBTQ+ activism. While many companies will be changing their logos to incorporate the rainbow flag as a symbol of solidarity, support for the LGBTQ+ community should extend far beyond this

Showing support for the LGBTQ+ community involves more than turning a company's logo into a rainbow, writes Lynne Hardman.