Tag Archives: diversity

Gender Equality – when will it be enough?

Posted on February 8, 2018 by equalityedge

Of course there is a simple answer to the question of how long will gender issues be the mainstay of the daily news – until real parity between women and men is achieved. The power imbalance between the sexes must be … Continue reading →

Posted in gender equality, glass ceiling, inequality, Sexism, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged diversity, equality, equality training, Gender equality, pay gap, Unconscious Bias, workplace bullying | 1 Comment

Equality in Tourism – why gender matters?

Posted on July 11, 2013 by equalityedge

This is the opening page of a new organisation’s website. Equality In Tourism needs and deserves our support, especially if you are involved in tourism. The concept of gender discrimination and how it affects women has now been recognised and … Continue reading →

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Sexism in the Media – the spotlight falls on an MP’s clothing

Posted on June 12, 2013 by equalityedge

It is probably no wonder that the dress code for members of parliament really only applies to men; the limited rules that do exist about dress are set out in Erskine May, the official parliamentary rule book. It states that … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, inequality, Sexism, Sexuality equality | Tagged CarolineLucas, diversity, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Page Three, Rupert Murdoch, sexism, women in management | 1 Comment

Flags – do you nail your colours to a mast?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by equalityedge

As this is my first post for 2013, I would like to wish a belated Happy New Year to all readers and thank you once again for making 2012 such a success. It certainly has been far too long since … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, Prejudice, Uncategorized | Tagged Belfast, cultural difference, diversity, flag, Freedom of Speech | Leave a comment

Women on the Board – as proposed by Richard Branson

Posted on October 1, 2012 by equalityedge

Having recently been involved in many discussions about women in senior management positions and on the boards of companies, I intended writing an article on the subject. However, when I was sent the article below via my Twitter feed, I … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice | Tagged appearance, business, difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Human Resources, management, power, prejudice, Richard Branson, women in management, workplace bullying | 67 Comments

An Olympic Legacy – workplace meritocracy

Posted on August 24, 2012 by equalityedge

This piece should have been posted two weeks ago; August intervened. I have been hooked, spending much of the past month dangling from the line of the “Greatest Show on Earth” – the Olympics. With wall-to-wall and morning to night … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, disability equality, inequality, Uncategorized | Tagged diversity, employment, Human Resources, management, Olympics, Oscar Pistorius, Paralympic | 4 Comments

Physical appearance – an impact on behaviour.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by equalityedge

At a meeting yesterday I was reminded of an introduction and recommendation that came my way some time ago. It was a strange one that was given with a warning: “don’t mention his size”. No other clarification was offered. After … Continue reading →

Posted in discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, human rights, Prejudice | Tagged appearance, difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, management, power, prejudice, tall, workplace bullying | 2 Comments

Women in the Boardroom – what will it take?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by equalityedge

Three reports came my way this week; an article, a radio interview and a small news item. Separate issues, but clearly linked. In Financial News, with the headline “Davies shuns quotas to address gender imbalance”, is an article about Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, Sexism | Tagged business, discrimination, diversity, Human Resources, management, women in management | 9 Comments

History Made in London – dignity in the face of adversity

Posted on June 28, 2012 by equalityedge

I was struck this past week by the presence of Aung San Suu Kyi, a remarkable woman with grace and dignity who has been touring the UK as a visiting dignitary. Her achievements are well documented, as a human rights … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, human rights, management, Prejudice | Tagged Aung San Suu Kyi, cultural difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality and diversity, Nelson Mandela, prejudice | 1 Comment

Equalities in the News – drip-drip, but is it enough?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by equalityedge

Let me start in my usual way, by describing the stimuli for this article and prepare you for the usual questions I am posing at the end of it. Yesterday I read with interest findings from a BBC research into … Continue reading →

Posted in age equality, beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged business, cultural difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality and diversity, management, sexuality, women in management, workplace bullying | 5 Comments