Support for firms
Talk of progress on ethnic board representation ‘premature’
- 29 Jul 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Targets set out by Parker Review for ethnic minority representation on boards risk being a tick-box exercise, experts warn.
Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting should be mandatory, signal MPs
- 08 Feb 2022
- ICAEW Insights
In a new report, the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee calls on the UK government to introduce legislation that would require large companies to publish their ethnicity pay gap data.
The importance of taking diversity reporting seriously
- 07 Sep 2021
- ICAEW Insights
Peter James, ICAEW’s Head of Regulatory Policy, provides an insight into how probate firms have paved the way and how firms benefit from adopting a solid diversity reporting policy.
BUSINESS LAW
Probate diversity data results
- 20 Oct 2020
- Business Law
All firms accredited for probate services are required to collect, report and publish diversity data about their employees.
LIBRARY
Case law: Employers may be able to ban religious symbols at work without being liable for discrimination on grounds of religion
- 01 Apr 2017
- Atom Content Marketing
- Legal Alert
Employers who ban all visible religious signs in the workplace are not directly discriminating against employees on grounds of religion, but risk indirectly discriminating against them unless the circumstances justify the ban, according to the European Court.
Support for individuals
First Women's Health Strategy for England to tackle gender health gap
- 20 Jul 2022
- Department of Health and Social Care and The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP
The government has published the first ever Women's Health Strategy for England to tackle the gender health gap.
LIBRARY
New strategy: Government launches National Disability Strategy
- 01 Oct 2021
- Atom Content Marketing
- Legal Alert
Disabled employees and their employers are checking out the details of the government’s new National Disability Strategy and associated developments and considering what changes they may need to introduce to improve the workplace for disabled workers.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION COMMUNITY
Diversity: Rights guidance and knowing where you stand
- 06 Mar 2020
- Marcia Dyce
Today we talk in terms of diversity, but a decade ago the language was more around equality and discrimination. The passing of the Equality Act 2010 was the game changer that informs our understanding of diversity today, but the history of equality or anti-discrimination legislation is one of gradual change.
Member profile Richard Cartwright
- 09 Feb 2016
- Peter Taylor-Whiffen
- Economia
Richard Cartwright did not give up on his career after a devastating accident
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Black Members Community
The Black Members Community will inspire, support and develop our existing Black members and students throughout their career. This Community is open to everyone.
Diversity and the accounting profession
- PDF (361kb)
- Carla Edgley, Nina Sharma, Fiona Anderson Gough, Keith Robson
Improving diversity is not just a legal imperative. The concept of diversity is an inherent good with ubiquitous appeal and ethical, social and commercial value for accounting firms. But while good practices are developing, the profession still has some way to go in the transition to becoming more diverse.
Emotional support from CABA
- CABA
If you are feeling in need of emotional support, CABA (Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association) is here to listen and to help. CABA's services are free, confidential and available 24 hour and are available for past and present ICAEW members, as well as family members.
Gender pay gap reporting: the regulations
- Business Law
The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations came in to effect on 6 April 2017. Find out who has to report on the gender pay gap and how to report on it.
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Legal Alert
Legal Alert is a monthly checklist from Atom Content Marketing highlighting new and pending laws, regulations, codes of practice and rulings that could have an impact on your business.
New guidance: Acas issues guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health
- Article
- 01 Jun 2023
- Atom Content Marketing
Employers will welcome new Acas guidance to help them and their employees when considering reasonable adjustments for mental health at work.
New resource: Online help with employees’ disability/long-term health conditions
- Article
- 01 Dec 2022
- Atom Content Marketing
Employers and managers will welcome a new online questionnaire that gives them free, tailored advice to help support and manage staff with a disability or a long-term health condition, whether they are off work or still working.
New case law: Employers take action to guard against potential discrimination claims based on employees’ gender-critical beliefs
- Article
- 01 Oct 2022
- Atom Content Marketing
Employers are considering what they can do to guard against potential claims arising from employees’ gender-critical beliefs in the workplace, as legal disputes in this area hit the headlines.
New strategy: Government launches National Disability Strategy
- Article
- 01 Oct 2021
- Atom Content Marketing
Disabled employees and their employers are checking out the details of the government’s new National Disability Strategy and associated developments and considering what changes they may need to introduce to improve the workplace for disabled workers.
New inquiry: Government considers new employment laws to protect and support menopausal workers
- Article
- 01 Oct 2021
- Atom Content Marketing
Employers should monitor outcomes of a government inquiry ‘Menopause and the workplace’, which could lead to changes in the law to give menopausal workers, including those who do not identify as women, greater protection, support and employment rights.
New practice: Employers making redundancies as COVID-19 restrictions ease should beware inadvertent discrimination against disabled employees
- Article
- 01 Jun 2021
- Atom Content Marketing
Employers considering redundancies as COVID restrictions ease should beware inadvertently discriminating either directly or indirectly against disabled employees when choosing who to let go and take care when considering whether they need to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for disabled employees.
New law: Employers need to consider whether long COVID is a disability, or risk disability discrimination claims
- Article
- 01 Feb 2021
- Atom Content Marketing
Employers with an employee diagnosed with ‘long COVID’ should assess whether that employee is legally disabled and, if they are, take care not to directly or indirectly discriminate against them, and consider whether to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to alleviate any disadvantage the employee may suffer.
New guidance: Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issues guidance on equality and discrimination issues during the coronavirus pandemic
- Article
- 01 Jun 2020
- Atom Content Marketing
The EHRC has issued guidance ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for employers’ on equality and discrimination issues during the coronavirus pandemic, to help employers avoid inadvertently breaching anti-discrimination laws.
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Industry press
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Exclusive
Can women have it all? Yes, but not all at once
- Article
- 11 Sep 2023
- Cheyenne Ligon, Arleen Jacobius
Quotes from influential women in institutional investing, who have successfully navigated challenges in balancing billion-dollar portfolios, family responsibilities, and self-care. While their success may appear effortless, these women acknowledge the real challenges they face. They highlight the need for openness about the challenges of maintaining work-life balance, even after reaching high levels of success.
Exclusive
Advancing women in leadership
- Article
- 01 Sep 2023
- Theresa Agovino
An interview with Linkage CEO Jennifer McCollum, who has spent nearly three decades helping women in leadership overcome hurdles. She discusses the major obstacles that keep women from leadership roles, and how they can overcome them.
Exclusive
Disability as an advantage
- Article
- 01 Jul 2023
- Luisa Alemany, Freek Vermeulen
Employing people with disabilities can significantly improve an organization. The inclusion of staff with disabilities can lead to competitive advantage in at least four ways: by bringing unique skills to the company, by increasing collaboration and psychological safety, by adding to a firm’s value proposition for customers, and by boosting a firm’s reputation with talent and investors. For example, strong links have been found between autism and aptitude at tasks requiring attention to detail.
Exclusive
Balancing the climate books: Meet the women warrior accountants excelling at climate action
- Article
- 01 Jun 2023
- Naomi Buck
Article reporting on trailblazers in the field of sustainability accounting - many of whom are women. Quotes are given from accountant Sarah Keyes, who is CEO of a boutique management consultancy advising on ESG reporting and strategies, and from Susan Todd, an early pioneer in sustainability accounting.
Exclusive
Gender inclusivity with intention
- Article
- 01 Jun 2023
- Jon Humiston
There are several ways to enhance the workplace climate for transgender and nonbinary employees, Jon Humiston writes. He gives advice on using inclusive language and creating a safe and supportive workplace culture with gender-inclusive policies.
Exclusive
Walter Davenport: Overcoming racism
- Article
- 01 Apr 2023
- Vanessa Infanzon
The story of certified public accountant (CPA) Walter Conaway Davenport, who overcame racism to make his way into some of North Carolina's most powerful boardrooms.
Exclusive
Risk-taking is critical for women in accounting
- Article
- 24 Mar 2023
- Daniel Hood
A willingness to take chances helped take them to the top, female leaders in the profession say. The article shares stories told by female panellists at the American Institute of CPAs' Engage conference. The panellists highlighted the importance of mentorship for advancing women in accounting, but they also particularly emphasised the importance of risk-taking - for example, by relocating, learning new skills, and trying things you may not be sure will work.
Exclusive
Helping women to close the influence gap: Getting your voice heard as a female leader
- Article
- 01 Mar 2023
- Carla Miller
Female leaders across the globe are experiencing the Influence Gap and this is a systemic problem, not a problem with women. Leading UK leadership coach Carla Miller discusses the advice in her book, 'Closing the Influence Gap', a practical guide for women in leadership positions who want to be heard.
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Employee Benefits
- DVV Media HR Group Ltd.
Online magazine covering developments around various kinds of employee benefits, including pensions, health insurance, and company cars.
Personnel Today
- DVV Media International
News resource for HR professionals. Its website includes an archive of articles published since January 2000.
Training Journal
- Political Holdings Limited
Online magazine for the UK's training and learning and development industry. Until 2020 it was a print magazine; the Library provides online access to issues published between 2008 and 2020 via its premium databases.
Articles and books in the Library collection
The ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a print collection of over 45,000 books and around 160 current professional journals. For information on borrowing books from the Library please contact us or see our guide to book loans. You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports through our document supply service.
The good governance guide to boardroom dynamics
- Library book
- 2021
- J.Cross
- CGI Publishing
This book looks in detail at issues that affect the board both on an individual and group level. Key topics such as board diversity, technical competence and personal characteristics are addressed, as is the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ), which is crucial to successfully working in a boardroom setting. As well as offering practical direction on how best to work with others and manage talent, it provides guidance on how to maintain personal resilience and develop behavioural agility.
Employment law and pensions
- Library book
- 2016
- D.Pollard
- Bloomsbury Professional
Contains sections giving an overview of pensions provision in the UK, automatic enrolment, employers and pension obligations, unlawful discrimination and pensions (including sex discrimination and age discrimination), employment contracts, employer's powers and consultation, TUPE and pensions and cessation of employment and pensions.
A white-collar profession: African American certified public accountants since 1921
- Library book
- 2002
- P.Whitcomb
- University of North Carolina
This book chronicles the stories of several of the pioneering African American men and women who managed to surmount the obstacles to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and whose history has been all but ignored.
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Networks
Advice for Parents & Carers
- Website
- Working Families
The website of work-life balance organisation Working Families offers guidance for employees on pregnancy and maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption, emergency, carers and parental leave
Denton's LBGT network
- Article
Global law firm Denton's launched its LGBT+ Network in 2017. The group is dedicated to connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, nonbinary, queer and questioning colleagues, as well as their allies. Find out more.
LGBT network in profile
- Article
Together is ICAEW’s inclusive community focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) issues. Our mission is to create an open, progressive and informed working environment to support ICAEW's employees and stakeholders. Check out our profiles below.
NBWN
- Website
- National Black Women’s Network
The National Black Women’s Network champions the advancement of women across all professional disciplines.
New Gen Accountants
- Website
- New Gen Accountants
We are committed to providing individuals from underrepresented backgrounds with the knowledge needed to pursue a career in accountancy.
OUTstanding
- Website
OUTstanding is a membership organisation for global businesses. It works with LGBT+ and ally leaders to drive cultural change, creating an environment where everyone can succeed. Working with 26% of the FTSE 100, it is a network that aims to drive positive change.
ShinePwC
- Website
Shine is an inclusive PwC business network for LGBTQ+ people, allies and supporters.
Stonewall
- Website
- Stonewall Equality
Founded in 1989, Stonewall aims to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, here and abroad, know they're not alone. The organisation works to support individuals in making a difference for LGBT people at work, home and in their communities.
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External resources - Acas guidance
Advice, guidance and practical resources on a wide variety of recruitment topics for both employers and employees, produced by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, Acas. Acas is the employment relations service for England, Scotland and Wales offering practical, independent and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives.
Equality diversity and inclusion policy template
- Website
Free equality, diversity and inclusion policy template an employer can adapt for their organisation.
Improving equality, diversity and inclusion in your workplace
- Website
Key guide outlining how employers and employees can put principles of equality and diversity into practice.
Managing staff - equality documents
- Website
Acas template equality documents for employers: a gender pay reporting letter and sample equality policy.
Supporting trans employees in the workplace
- Website
Research paper prepared for Acas by The Institute for Employment Studies explores how gender identity is managed in UK workplaces and how it could be improved.
Useful templates: Hiring staff
- Website
Acas useful template recruitment documents to help employers hiring staff, including letters, forms and checklists.
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