Resource: Barrier Bosses Standing in the Way of Gender Equality Wednesday 13 January 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email New Research Reveals Recruiters Judge Female Applicants on Looks Rather Than Content When Appraising Social Media Profiles Research from the Fawcett Society reveals recruitment managers are twice as likely to be against equality for women in the workplace than the general population. A small but powerful group of "barrier bosses" are halting progress towards gender equality, according to new research from the Fawcett Society. The survey of more than 1,400 recruitment managers found that they were more than twice as likely to be against equality of opportunity than the general population, and one in seven believed they would lose out if men and women were more equal. 25% of the men and women questioned said they believed a more equal society would not be better for the UK economy, compared with just 13% in a separate survey of 8,000 adults. Sam Smethers, chief executive of the Fawcett Society, said: "A significant minority of managers - the 'barrier bosses' - are holding us back. They are the ones with the power over recruitment and their decisions are likely to be informed by their attitudes to equality. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Personal Development Chartered Manager Rosie Hewat says CMI is like “a rare coin in your pocket” Rosie Hewat CMgr MCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, says CMI laid solid foundations for her professional qualifications Read article Article Topic: Bridging the gap: Supporting a new generation of leaders CMI’s research reveals a growing disconnect between employer expectations and young people’s readiness for the workplace. Read article Research Topic: Highlights – 8 July More scorching summer sun – and leadership’s duty to provide trust, support and a cool breeze Read article Article Topic: Transforming global business firms Dr Elizabeth Andrews CMgr MCMI shares the role of innovative knowledge management in a digitally connected era Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
