2/12/2025 9:33:34 AM Commitment to equity and inclusion - small steps can lead to change By Ann Houghton I recently co-wrote an article for our intranet home page with my colleague, Cleo Brant which arose from the rhetoric and actions on ED&I...
1/17/2025 9:38:59 AM Never just a label By Ann Houghton The title of this article—never just a label—applies to so many issues and scenarios, but right now, it's at the forefront of my mind...
8/1/2024 10:57:05 AM Making strategy into reality! By Ann Houghton We're enormously proud to officially adopt the Halo Code at Anthony Collins. It's the latest in the many ways we're turning our vision...
5/17/2024 8:38:21 AM Inclusive and effective recruitment: is John Lewis showing us the way? By Libby Hubbard John Lewis have announced that they will publish job interview questions online so that candidates will have time to prepare answers in...
12/14/2023 2:40:44 PM Are we nearly there yet? By Ann Houghton So, are we nearly at gender equity in law firms yet? Well, in true lawyer style, the answer depends on how you define gender equality. ...
10/4/2023 8:27:07 AM A sense of belonging By Ann Houghton You know you're listening to brilliant speakers when you just can't stop making notes! That was me last night at a panel discussion about...
3/13/2023 1:44:37 PM Changing the narrative on neurodiversity By Libby Hubbard It's neurodiversity celebration week this week; some of you may applaud this and others may groan at yet another cause and another day or...
1/11/2023 9:22:24 AM No medical diagnosis needed for Scottish Gender Recognition Certificates By Hannah Bollard In the run-up to Christmas, you may have seen clips of some tense scenes in the Scottish Parliament as MSPs considered proposed changes...
10/11/2022 2:22:11 PM Artificial intelligence and equality - some thoughts for employers By Carl Latham The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can harm or...
9/28/2022 4:04:13 PM Proud to be at pride By Ann Houghton A few weeks ago I wrote about Manchester Pride, with an early disclaimer that I hadn't been to a pride festival myself yet and my...
8/25/2022 1:12:54 PM GCSE results and how employers can help By Anthony Collins I was concerned to see the headlines this morning about the huge inequality in GCSE results this year. Not only have the results shown...
8/25/2022 10:30:42 AM 'Party as protest' and reflection at Manchester Pride By Ann Houghton I should start by owning up that I haven't been to a pride festival myself... yet. I'm really looking forward to going but in the...