Jennifer Martinez, the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) at Hanson Bridgett LLP, is a driving force in the legal industry's push towards greater inclusivity and equity. With a background as a seasoned employment lawyer, Martinez brings extensive experience in representing
The workplace is supposed to be a space where everyone, regardless of their physical or mental condition, can perform their job effectively, but many workers face ongoing accessibility issues that hinder their productivity and participation. According to Deloitte’s Disability Inclusion at Work r
In a significant development for gender equality in corporate governance, the proportion of women on the boards of the UK’s top 150 companies has increased from 40% to 43% this year, according to the 2024 Spencer Stuart Board Index. With women making up 53% of all non-executive directors, they are c
After a prolonged four-year dispute, Birmingham City Council has reached a landmark agreement to settle 6,000 equal pay claims involving predominantly female low-paid workers, both past and present. This settlement is projected to be fulfilled by mid-2025 and marks a significant turning point in
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a transformative force across various industries, but a recent report from Randstad has highlighted an unexpected group leading its adoption in the workplace—workers with disabilities. These pioneering individuals are leveraging AI not only to o
In recent years, the importance of diversity training in mitigating psychological biases within the workplace has gained considerable recognition. Although some companies have started to scale back on such training, this practice proves to be counterproductive not only to the diversity agenda but
