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In June 2024, the Australian government ended the Women in STEM Ambassador programme. The decision followed a report that urged a broader, intersectional approach to diversity in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

Following the tragic crash at Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India 

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The Human Resources (HR) function has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, evolving from a primarily administrative role to a strategic driver of workforce diversity and inclusion. As the modern workplace continues to evolve, gender diversity and inclusion have emerged as critical catalysts for innovation, engagement, and business success. In today's fiercely competitive global talent market, fostering an inclusive environment that empowers all genders has become a necessity. This shift is being shaped by three key transformative aspects: policy and structural changes, technological advancements, and cultural and leadership shifts.

US President Donald Trump has sought to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion policies, with America's influence being felt in corporate environments worldwide. A new piece of research from the UK's Diversity Project makes the case for cognitive diversity to boost the performance of investment teams -- if they are well managed. Chair of Diversity Project and former CEO of Newton investment management Helena Morrissey spoke to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Jack Sidders about if diversity actually does deliver better returns.

A recent MIT Sloan Management Review analysis highlights a critical truth: organizations focusing solely on hiring diverse talent often miss the mark on creating inclusive environments where employees feel valued and empowered. This insight is reshaping how leaders approach diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, emphasizing the need for psychological safety and a culture of belonging to unlock the full potential of a diverse workforce.

As conversations around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) dominate corporate agendas, most organisations struggle to turn policy into meaningful action. JB Pharma, a Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company claims to have found a different approach: letting women to design and lead the programmes meant to support them.

Senior figures in British business have described a chilling effect on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, saying they are being “rebranded” to avoid attracting unwanted political attention.

To celebrate EU Diversity Month 2025, we’ve prepared an insightful infographic that highlights key data on equality and inclusion in the EU.

A city official in Stockholm has said the municipality has no plans to comply after one of its offices received a letter seeking to impose Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity measures, in what is believed to be the first such missive sent to a foreign government.

US president Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US, especially in government offices, claiming that they were discriminatory.

With companies pulling programmes and altering language partly in response to Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda, diversity, equity and inclusion schemes are having to evolve rapidly. Daniel Snell offers pointers on the future direction of DEI and why it remains an important driver of business success – despite the backlash.

With mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting on the horizon for large employers, Kavitha Sivasubramaniam talks to employers already reporting theirs, and the potential impact of its introduction.