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Less Than a Quarter of Managers Feel Confident Leading Multigenerational Teams, New Research Finds - Fair Play Talks Less Than a Quarter of Managers Feel Confident Leading Multigenerational Teams, New Research Finds
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (914+ words) The findings from HR software provider Ciphr and age inclusion charity Pro Age come as UK employers contend with longer working lives, later retirement and increasingly non-linear careers, creating the most age-diverse workforce in history. Yet many managers are still…...
Workplace Toxicity Persists in 2026 as Nearly 70% of Employees Report Toxic Work Environments, New Survey Finds
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (637+ words) The report, based on responses from 1, 220 US workers, examined how leadership behaviours, artificial intelligence adoption, and employee trust in human resources are shaping today's workplace cultures. Leadership failures emerged as the leading contributor to toxic work environments for the second…...
Corporate Pride Support Falls Despite Consumers Wanting Brands to Back LGBTQ+ Communities
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (948+ words) New research from ecommerce marketing platform Omnisend found that almost half of Americans (48%) believe brand participation in Pride Month is important, rising to 69% among Gen Z consumers and 76% among LGBTQ+ respondents. Yet 37% of those surveyed said they had noticed companies…...
Revealed: 2026 National Diversity Awards Finalists
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (175+ words) More than 80, 000 nominations and votes were received this year, recognising individuals, community groups and organisations dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. From these entries, the 2026 shortlist once again demonstrates the powerful and positive impact of people working tirelessly to champion…...
From the Top Down: Why Leadership is Key to Disability Inclusion
1+ week, 6+ day ago (799+ words) Drawing on examples from the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026, Business Disability Forum's CEO" Diane Lightfoot explains why lasting disability inclusion must be driven from the top and championed at every level. Leadership sets the tone for what matters in any…...
Men's Health Week: One in Five Gen Z Men Have Taken Mental Health Leave And Employers May Be Falling Behind, Study Shows
2+ week, 1+ day ago (979+ words) For decades, men have been less likely than women to seek help for mental health challenges, particularly in the workplace. The research from The Standard suggests that may finally be changing. The study found that one in five men aged…...
Three Quarters of Parents Say Their Working Arrangements Don't Fit Modern Family Life
2+ week, 2+ day ago (853+ words) Three quarters of working parents say their current work arrangements do not match the life they actually want, while nearly three in four (72%) simply want more flexibility to spend time with their children, according to a major US survey. The…...
World Cup 2026 Could Cost Employers $17 Billion in Lost Productivity, Reveals Report - Fair Play Talks World Cup 2026 Could Cost Employers $17 Billion in Lost Productivity, Reveals Report
2+ week, 6+ day ago (392+ words) The figures come from UKG's survey of 8, 000 employees across Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. The study suggests the World Cup could become one of the largest workforce planning challenges employers have…...
Social Mobility Day 2026: Why Britain's Growing Opportunity Gap Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Employers
2+ week, 6+ day ago (793+ words) Recent research highlighted by Fair Play Talks has raised fresh questions about access to education, employment and career progression, particularly for young people. Rising youth unemployment, growing economic inactivity and persistent inequalities in access to opportunity have prompted renewed debate…...
Age Without Limits Day: Nearly 1 in 4 Workers Is Over 55 as Workforce Ageing Accelerates Worldwide
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1012+ words) As organisations mark Age Without Limits Day today on 10 June, a growing body of research suggests employers may need to rethink how they attract, support and retain older workers. The annual awareness day, led by the Centre for Ageing Better,…...