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Why we no longer use the term ‘BAME’ in government

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Why we no longer use the term ‘BAME’ in government

How we write about race and ethnicity matters. As civil servants, we need to be as precise as we can in the language we use when describing different ethnic groups, and also in how we develop solutions to address the …

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Government engaging with body image influencers crucial to challenging negative body image

Posted by: Elysia McCaffrey, Posted on: 26 July 2019 - Categories: GEO team
Elysia McCaffrey

Elysia McCaffrey from Government Equalities Office writes about the work being undertaken in championing positive body image.

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Landing your Returner Programme

Posted by: Paul Chapman, National Lead for the Return to Practice programme, Posted on: 23 July 2019 - Categories: GEO team

Paul Chapman, National Lead for the Return to Practice programme, answers some of your top questions around starting and promoting returner programmes. Paul has supported many allied health professionals and healthcare scientists to return to work.

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Preventing bullying and harassment in the screen industries

Posted by: Jennifer Smith, Head of Inclusion at British Film Institute, Posted on: 23 July 2019 - Categories: GEO team

In this guest blog, Jennifer Smith, Head of Inclusion at British Film Institute, explains the steps being taken to prevent bullying  and harassment in the screen industries.

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Three ways for organisations to support carers

Posted by: GEO team, Posted on: 11 June 2019 - Categories: GEO team
A carer

National Carers Week  recognises the 6.5 million people in the UK who are caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental or physical illness, or supporting those who require extra help as they grow older. Nearly half …

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Three tips for a better work-life balance

Posted by: GEO team, Posted on: 13 May 2019 - Categories: GEO team

Today on International Day of Families we are sharing some advice on initiatives which can help you balance work and family life.

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Are the number of women in low skilled and low paid roles driving the Gender Pay Gap?

Posted by: GEO team, Posted on: 9 May 2019 - Categories: GEO team

Did you know that the number of women in low skilled and low paid roles is a driver of the Gender Pay Gap? Last month we held a seminar with some of the industry's top academics to understand why.

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Research into the experiences of those who have undergone conversion therapy in the UK

Posted by: GEO team, Posted on: 7 May 2019 - Categories: LGBT
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We want to hear about the experiences of people who have been through efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Delivering our commitment to support local LGBT organisations

Posted by: John Peart, Posted on: 13 February 2019 - Categories: LGBT
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Find out more about our commitment to support LGBT voluntary and charitable sector organisations and the funding we have awarded to Consortium to help deliver this aim.

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Minister Atkins – ‘It’s time for employers to take decisive action and close their gender pay gap’

Posted by: Minister Atkins, Posted on: 11 February 2019 - Categories: Gender pay gap
Victoria Atkins

In this blog post, Minister Atkins sets out the ways that employers can take decisive action and close their gender pay gaps.

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Legalising civil partnerships for all will ensure the law reflects Britain today

Posted by: GEO team, Posted on: 4 February 2019 - Categories: GEO team
Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Women and Equalities

Penny Mordaunt explains why legalising civil partnerships for all will ensure the law reflects Britain today.

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