Equality and diversity
The workplace has become a much more equal place over the past three decades
What we do
The workplace has become a much more equal place over the past three decades - yet a significant gender pay gap remains and disabled people and minorities remain under-represented in certain sectors and occupations. The CBI advocates a voluntary, business-led approach to promoting equal representation at all levels of business.
We are opposed to imposed solutions like gender pay audits which do not tackle the root causes of the issue. Instead, we helped government develop a voluntary gender equality reporting tool. The CBI is also opposed to quotas for diversity on boards as these do not consider the unique position of each organisation and risk placing tokenism over talent.
News and publications
Making Progress - CBI Update on Boardroom Diversity
With more than 100 female board appointments in 2011, a change to Corporate Governance rules and increased commitment from chairmen, this year has seen real momentum build on this issue
Room at the Top: Improving Gender Diversity on UK Company Boards
Improving Gender Diversity on UK Company Boards
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