Gender wealth gap tops £100K in the UK
Women on average hold £100,000 less in financial assets than men, according to a study that examined gender wealth disparities in the UK. The research by, Handelsbanken Wealth and...
Read moreDetailsWomen on average hold £100,000 less in financial assets than men, according to a study that examined gender wealth disparities in the UK. The research by, Handelsbanken Wealth and...
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The US retreat from diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) is making waves far beyond the country's borders. In the wake of President Trump’s executive order abolishing DEI across federal government departments, global firms like Goldman Sachs and Accenture have rapidly dialled down their own efforts.
The influence is being felt in the UK too. However, the UK operates under a different legal framework. It has stronger workplace protections and a government actively looking to enhance employee rights through its Make Work Pay agenda. But as US firms reposition their approach to DEI, UK subsidiaries could find themselves caught between conflicting priorities.
In the latest Benefits Unboxed podcast, co-hosts Claire Churchard, editor of Benefits Expert, Carole Goldsmith, HR director at the Royal Horticultural Society, and Steve Herbert, industry veteran and reward and benefits consultant, discuss how the US DEI rollback might impact UK businesses.