In what was another impactful year globally for the diversity and inclusion movement, +6,000 professionals completed a survey to help us understand the state of play of ED&I across UK and Irish workplaces.

The ED&I Strategy Report highlights the key trends, issues, best practice case studies and strategic advice for companies on how to improve their approach to equality, diversity & inclusion.

Partnering with Censuswide, Walters People and Resource Solutions, we will be releasing separate chapters to provide specific strategic advice on the key topics surrounding ED&I.

A focus on gender

Robert Walters has gathered insights from professionals in the UK and Ireland, looking at disparities relating to diversity and inclusion.

What's inside...

• Key findings drawn from a survey completed by +6,000 professionals, helping us understand the state of play of ED&I across UK and Irish workplaces
• The career challenges and workplace experiences of professionals through the lens of gender.
• Actionable recommendations to address ED&I challenges, delivered by Inclusive Group.

Key Findings

• 1 in 4 females report receiving no pay increase in the past 12 months, compared to 18.8% of males.
• 24% of female single parents cite lack of confidence as a main barrier to career progression, the most likely of all parent cohorts to think this
• 68% of male professionals say they would keep it to themselves if they were struggling with their mental health at work