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Women
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
#gender-inequality
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
Women

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
21 hours ago

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power? | Steve Phillips

Addressing inequality requires questioning the overrepresentation of straight white American men in power rather than focusing solely on the underrepresentation of marginalized groups.
Graphic design
fromChrbutler
1 day ago

Red-lining AI - Christopher Butler

Bans on AI-generated content limit creative potential and ignore the complexities of automation's role in design and ethics.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
Mental health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

Recent research indicates that girls with ADHD are often underdiagnosed, leading to significant mental health challenges.
#disability-rights
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I was kicked out of bar because of my wheelchair'

Maddie Haining was removed from a nightclub due to her wheelchair being deemed a safety risk, which she called discrimination.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
#gender-dynamics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Women's workwear: When proper fit becomes a safety issue

"The clothing works with me, like another colleague," wrote the shunting attendant on the blog of the Cologne-based workwear manufacturer Bierbaum-Proenen.
Fashion & style
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Disabled man rejected for dream job' for third time after months of unpaid work

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and support for journalists.
Women
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

IBM just settled a major anti-DEI case for $17 million

Racial discrimination is illegal, and government contractors cannot evade the law by repackaging it as DEI. The Department launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to root out this misconduct, hold offenders accountable, and end this practice for good.
Social justice
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections

The government will publish new guidance on single-sex spaces after elections on May 7, based on biological sex definitions.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
fromShore News Network - The Latest Breaking, Viral and Trending News
2 weeks ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Four in five people have experienced abuse or violence at work, research finds

Violence and abuse in the workplace is a critical issue affecting many sectors, with significant underreporting due to normalization and lack of support.
Social justice
fromComputerworld
6 days ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

EHRC updates guidance on how to apply supreme court ruling on gender

The EHRC updated its guidance on gender following government feedback to clarify the implementation of the supreme court ruling on biological sex.
Women in technology
fromForbes
4 days ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Workplaces are pushing out working mothers-and paying the cost

Welsh and another pregnant colleague developed a plan. They would share a caseload, splitting responsibilities so they could continue working part-time while caring for their growing families.
Women
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

India: A Dalit officer highlights caste bias in judiciary

Caste influences recruitment, interactions, and career progression in the judiciary, affecting Dalit candidates' opportunities and experiences.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

The real class divide isn't between rich and poor. It's between people who were taught the world will accommodate them and people who were taught to accommodate the world. Both are right about the world they grew up in. - Silicon Canals

Social fluency stems from early life experiences, not wealth, shaping expectations of how the world responds to individuals.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How to Tell if You've Been 'Invisibly Promoted'

Invisible promotions expand roles without formal recognition or compensation, leading to increased responsibility and potential underpayment.
Psychology
fromMail Online
1 month ago

People with foreign accents are seen as less competent, study reveals

Foreign accents reduce audience engagement on TED Talks despite equal content quality, creating an 'accent penalty' that affects reach and influence.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
#invisible-disabilities
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Decision to Disclose a Hidden Disability at Work

Job seekers with invisible disabilities often hide their conditions due to discrimination fears, missing opportunities for workplace accommodations that could improve their performance and comfort.
#eeoc
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Singles in the workplace are ignored by family-friendly policies. Here's how employers can fix that

In 1960, 72% of adults were married, and over 90% would go on to marry. HR policies and management practices back then catered to nuclear families with a lone, male breadwinner. Today, dual-career couples and working mothers are common, largely due to the growth of women in the workforce in the second half of the 20th century.
Relationships
LGBT
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The gender gap no one talks about: men missing from care professions

Care professions dominated by women face severe labor shortages and will become increasingly critical as populations age, yet society undervalues these essential jobs compared to male-dominated tech sectors.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are less likely to apply for jobs with a huge pay range. Here's what companies can do about it

Pay transparency laws intended to reduce wage disparities have proven ineffective because employers use vague salary ranges that discourage women from applying and reduce their negotiation assertiveness.
Artificial intelligence
fromLawSites
2 months ago

AI Video Tools Depict Lawyers and Judges As Women At Far Lower Rates than Real Life, New Study Finds

AI video-generation tools substantially underrepresent women and people of color in legal and other high-paying professions compared with real-world workforce data.
Design
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The biggest barrier to accessibility is not usability

Accessible product adoption fails primarily due to shame and stigma rather than functional deficiencies; successful design requires dignity and emotional appeal alongside technical functionality.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

55-year-old job applicants not a desirable hire for employers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The general public think that the average age someone stops being seen as a desirable candidate for employers to hire is 55 - a full 11 years before state pension age. More than one in three people (36%) think that job applicants stop being seen as a desirable candidate for employers at 50 or younger - including one in 12 (8%) who think that 40 is the cut-off point.
UK news
Social justice
fromFortune
1 month ago

HR's new DEI reality: document everything | Fortune

Companies should ground DEI efforts in solid business cases to ensure their survival amid increased discrimination litigation and regulatory scrutiny.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What is the new gender guidance for schools and colleges in England?

It is, officially, just a small part of wider guidance for schools and colleges, titled Keeping Children Safe in Education, which covers everything from the basics of safeguarding, checks on staff and dealing with harassment. The section on students who might question their gender covers about five of the document's 201 pages, guiding institutions about what they should do in such circumstances. Unlike the previous guidance it is statutory it must be followed. It is currently being consulted on, and so will not come into force until September. The DfE says it will then be reviewed annually.
Education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

80% of employees struggle with this hidden workplace bias. Here's what employers can do

Around the office, people clutch coffee like a life raft, waiting for their brains to come online and cursing the 8 a.m. meeting. And the cheerful colleague. But at least they got in early enough to find parking and grab coffee before it ran out-this time. Now: which person are you? The early riser, or the one watching them, wondering why you can never feel that awake at this hour no matter how hard you try?
Mental health
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The surprising reason why women are using AI less often than men

Many people avoid generative AI because of its substantial electricity and water consumption and carbon impact, while women adopt AI tools less frequently than men.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Calling colleagues 'old' over IT skills is not age discrimination, tribunal rules

A single "old" remark about limited computer skills was ruled insufficient, on its own, to establish unlawful age discrimination.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

How AI-driven hiring tools are quietly reinforcing the biases they promised to fix - Silicon Canals

AI-powered recruitment tools replicate and amplify historical biases from training data rather than eliminating them, despite being marketed as objective and bias-free.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman who accused M&S of racism has her discrimination claim dismissed

Claudia Royer's race discrimination and unfair dismissal claims over M&S's 'Project Coffee' reorganisation were dismissed after evidence showed the plan did not target PA recruitment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EHRC's guidance on single-sex spaces being adapted under constructive' new chair

Guidance on how to implement the landmark supreme court ruling on gender is being adapted to lessen its impact on businesses and to ensure it tries to balance single-sex spaces with the lives of transgender people, the Guardian has been told. Lawyers from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are understood to be in discussions with government lawyers over the practicalities of guiding businesses and other institutions about last year's ruling that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex only.
UK politics
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are still being badly overlooked in hiring

Organizations fail to identify and develop the right leaders despite advanced tools and research, often selecting wrong candidates while overlooking qualified talent like women who demonstrate superior leadership capabilities.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New Employment Rights Act a huge boost for women in the workplace'

Approximately 4.7 million women will benefit from stronger sick pay measures starting in April, with 830,000 receiving statutory sick pay for the first time, alongside new parental leave rights for fathers and parents.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police plans to stop recording lower-level hate incidents in England and Wales a disaster for disabled people', campaigners warn

Scrapping recording of non-crime hate incidents would remove vital intelligence and worsen safety for disabled people.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces

NHS bosses were judged to have violated nurses' dignity by allowing a trans woman into the female changing room, triggering legal action and workplace conflict.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"Completely incoherent": UK court says trans people can use the bathroom at pubs but not at work - LGBTQ Nation

Supreme Court created contradictory rules: workplaces must provide bathrooms by birth sex while service providers may allow trans customers to use gender-aligned restrooms.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Everyone In the Office Disrespects My Co-Worker in the Same Way. It's Infuriating.

I'm transmasc but not out at work, and each time Alex is misgendered I also feel invalidated and even a bit unsafe. This hasn't impacted my work necessarily, but it has impacted how I view and feel comfortable with my co-workers. I know I'm expecting a lot from people with Harry Potter and Bible quotes in their offices, but I feel like they should at least be trying.
LGBT
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Good Law Project loses challenge to interim EHRC advice on single-sex spaces

A court ruled the Good Law Project lacked standing, dismissing its challenge to EHRC advice restricting transgender people's facility use according to lived gender.
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