Diversity & Inclusion

Report: Gender Equality among Civil Service Leaders

New research reveals the progress made on closing the gender gap among the UK’s top officials. Matt Ross asks serving and former leaders which policies and reforms got the best […]

Top UK civil servant calls on departments to share ideas and create inclusive culture

The head of the UK civil service has called on departments to work more closely together, share ideas and up their efforts to create a culture “that genuinely values diversity […]

It doesn’t have to be this way: Dr. Nasser Siabi’s Vision

Great Britain, says Nasser Siabi, is a global leader in tackling discrimination against disabled people. “The UK is years ahead of the rest of the world,” he says. “The inclusivity […]

The civil service wants to reduce sickness absence and the bullying of disabled people. Here’s one solution

In September, cabinet secretary Jeremy Heywood raised concerns about “the harassment and bullying data we get from our people survey from people with disabilities”, whilst last month’s Spending Review announced […]

Report shows gender pay gap up among New Zealand’s senior government leaders

The gender pay gap among senior civil servants in New Zealand has grown, according to a new workforce report which also shows that more women are now holding senior government […]

New Commonwealth secretary-general pledges to advocate LGBT rights

The new secretary-general of the 53-nation Commonwealth Secretariat Baroness Scotland has pledged to work with member countries to decriminalise homosexuality. Scotland, who was appointed during the 24th biennial Commonwealth Heads […]

30 years since first woman was appointed to lead Australian government department

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the appointment of the first female secretary heading up an Australian government department. Helen Williams AO was appointed secretary of the Department of […]

‘Discrimination against gay people still a problem in UK civil service’ – says top official

People who are lesbian, gay, bi or transgender still experience discrimination in the British civil service – despite significant progress made over the last three decades, one of its most […]

UK senior officials could lose bonus over diversity objectives

Top UK government officials could lose out on their performance bonuses if they fail to meet their annual diversity targets, the permanent secretary of one department has revealed tonight. Speaking […]

White House Hires First Transgender Staff Member

The White House has hired its first openly transgender full-time member of staff, according to media reports. Raffi Freedman-Gurspan started working as an outreach and recruitment director for presidential staff […]