All Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) articles
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News
Lidl agrees to steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace after tribunal finds it fell short
It comes after an employment tribunal found Lidl GB had failed to take all reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of a young female employee by a staff member between 2019 and 2021
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Morrisons celebrates first graduates from its new leadership school
Over 180 employees have graduated from Morrisons’ new Ken Morrison Leadership School, a talent development programme personally championed by CEO Rami Baitiéh to fast-track staff into leadership positions
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Sanex shower gel ad banned by ASA for offensive racial stereotype
The ASA considered the ad was likely to reinforce the offensive stereotype that black skin was problematic
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Comment & Opinion
The Gregg Wallace-sized crisis looming over the food industry… and how to fix it
In the week the extent of Gregg Wallace’s misdemeanours was laid bare, the food industry has also come under fire for an “endemic” sexual harassment issue
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News
Sexual harassment ‘endemic’ in food and drink sector, says Unite
A third of women in the food, drink and agriculture sectors said they had been sexually assaulted in the workplace, claims new research from trade union Unite
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Comment & Opinion
US attacks on diversity and inclusion don’t need to take hold in UK
Many women in the UK and elsewhere are watching developments in the US with unease, says Laura Ryan, global chair at Meat Business Women
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News
Retail boardrooms close to gender parity but D&I efforts retreat, shows BRC report
Gender equality in retail boardrooms has continued to improve but D&I overall is falling down the list of priorities for the sector
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News
Diversity and inclusion to get industry focus at D&I In Grocery LIVE!
Top grocery executives will be coming together for GroceryAid’s flagship D&I in Grocery LIVE! event in September
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News
FWD launches academy to promote inclusive leadership
The launch of the FWD Academy marks the next phase of the trade association’s Diversity in Wholesale initiative
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Comment & Opinion
Token gestures won’t cut it. Women’s health needs real innovation
Resources and support for women are too often non-existent or limited, says Nuria Antoja, marketing director for consumer goods UK&ROI at Essity
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Analysis & Features
The pay gap gap: how mandatory reporting will soon go beyond gender
Chasms remain in pay gap reporting – but not for long. Moves are afoot to introduce mandatory reporting on ethnicity and disability pay gaps, on top of the gender requirement. How should companies prepare for the changes, and will socioeconomic background be next on the list?
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Comment & Opinion
As personal care ads challenge unrealistic body standards, how far is too far?
Most accept bodies aren’t perfect. But, as personal care ads get increasingly upfront, just how much of them do we really need to see?
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News
Supermarkets making mixed progress on closing gender pay gap
Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s have all moved closer towards pay parity
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Analysis & Features
Can B Corp’s updated standards address credibility concerns?
B Lab’s update to standards outlines seven key areas for companies to address. Has it done enough to ward off ‘greenwashing’ accusations?
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Comment & Opinion
Refugees and ex-offenders should be welcome in the job market
Refugees, people with disabilities, or those with past convictions can all meaningfully contribute to businesses, says Pranav Chopra, founder of Nemi Teas
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Profiles
Müller’s Gemma Hancock on dairy, diversity and The Loco-motion
‘When we started Women in Müller back in 2020, it was born out of frustration that it seemed so much harder for women to break through into leadership roles’
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News
Long-awaited B Corp refresh revealed with seven key standards
B Lab is moving away from its cumulative points approach in a landmark revamp of the accreditation scheme
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News
GroceryAid helps sector break diversity records in run-up to D&I in Grocery LIVE!
The grocery sector has chalked up a record-breaking number of diversity and inclusion achievements in the past year, as retailers and suppliers continue to work together to drive real change
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Analysis & Features
IWD 2025: Grocery’s female leaders are ‘not superheroes’
As brands and businesses mark International Women’s Day, we ask some of grocery’s female leaders to share their take on gender equity in 2025
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Analysis & Features
Is diversity, equity & inclusion dead?
Donald Trump’s anti-DEI drive is making waves in business, with several US companies rolling back on progressive policies. How much is the impact being felt over here? Will the movement be derailed?