In 2022, the tech industry experienced a significant wave of workforce reductions, raising concerns about its impact on DEI initiatives. This has led to a critical question: how can this trend be rectified? Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion and subsequent termination of half of the total 7,500 employees, drew considerable criticism. This […]
Significant findings from a recent extensive study reveal that Christian employees in the UK and US have encountered experiences described as “hostility” and “ridicule.” The research conducted by Pearn Kandola, a leading business psychology firm, also shed light on employees feeling “muted” in professional settings, with a hesitancy to openly discuss their faith due to […]
Even though Christianity is the most widespread religion in the UK, a significant number of Christian employees find it challenging to openly express their religious identity within their workplace. Some encounter unfavourable stereotypes and teasing from co-workers. A study conducted by the D&I consultancy Pearn Kandola, recent research indicates that 82% of Christian employees in […]
The importance of scrutinizing how deeply bias and prejudice might be ingrained within workplace policies and procedures is identified. In light of the recent incident at Buckingham Palace, Dr. Jonathan Lord, an expert and lecturer in Human Resource Management and Employment Law at the University of Salford Business School, emphasizes the imperative for employers to […]
Workplaces that embrace diversity, drawing upon a wide range of life experiences, typically exhibit enhanced performance. While many employers may intuitively recognize this fact, extensive research supports these notions. The World Economic Forum’s report demonstrates that diversity is linked to improved profitability, heightened creativity, bolstered governance, and enhanced problem-solving capabilities. Incorporating employees from various […]
The most recent UK Census highlights the ongoing growth of diversity in the country, although this is not consistently mirrored in workplace demographics. According to the data, 81.7% of individuals in England and Wales self-identify as white, a decrease from the 86% reported in the previous census in 2011. Across both countries, 10.1% of households […]
In the recent Deaton Review of Inequalities, conducted by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), an examination of ethnic disparities in the UK revealed that despite substantial improvements in educational achievements and employment rates, a significant ethnic pay gap persists. The study also demonstrated the diverse experiences among various ethnic minority groups, highlighting the importance […]
Key findings from business psychology experts at Pearn Kandola show that a substantial 38% of Hindu workers in the UK have faced unjustified rejections of their requests for leave to observe religious holidays or festivals by their employers. In significant contrast to their counterparts in the US, where 44% receive support, just 5% of […]
A new report sheds light on the unequal terrain of religious expression in the workplace, focusing on the experiences of Hindu employees in British organisations. The ‘Religion at Work: Experiences of Hindu Employees’ report, released by the prominent business-psychology consultancy Pearn Kandola, reveals that nearly 40% of Hindu employees in the UK have faced […]
This week, Rishi Sunak celebrates his one-month milestone as the Prime Minister, succeeding Liz Truss, the UK’s shortest-serving PM. Upon taking office, Sunak achieved two significant ‘firsts’ in British history – he became the first Prime Minister of colour and the first Hindu to hold the position. These ground-breaking moments have garnered considerable recognition […]