Sex segregation exacerbating skills shortage

Article Abstract:

A new Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) report finds that unless dramatic action is taken to end sex segregation in jobs, businesses in the United Kingdom would face major skills shortages and eventually damage the wider economy. With a focus on Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) in skill shortage areas, the EOC report calls on the government to develop a national strategy to tackle gender segregation in training and work.

Analysis, Glass ceiling

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Probation service fails ethnic minorities

Article Abstract:

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation report on underrepresentation of ethnic minorities in management at probation services is discussed. Additional information on actions considered by probation services to better deal with race discrimination issues is also included.

Human resource management, United Kingdom. Her Majesty's Inspectorate, United Kingdom. Probation Service

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Ethnic minority women united by disadvantage

Article Abstract:

A report on the employment discrimination experienced by women from ethnic minorities is presented. The report discusses the variation in pay gaps, poor pension schemes and exclusion from public life of women from ethnic minority.

Labor force information, Employment, Ethnic groups

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