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. Read the full story: https://www.managers.org.uk/insights/news/2016/january/the-barrier-bosses-standing-in-the-way-of-gender-equality Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Why engineering graduate VJ is taking the pathway to ChMC Vaibhav Joshi Assoc.ChMC says more people should consider ChMC status as an early career move Read article Article Topic: Apprenticeships Nationwide degree apprentices: studying “sparks creativity and innovation” Two Chartered Manager Degree Apprentices from Nationwide Building Society share why studying is such a valuable investment Read article Article Topic: Equality and Diversity How to make the most of a multi-generational workplace Younger workers bring new perspectives. Older staff deliver the experience. Here’s how to ensure it’s a harmonious marriage Read article Article Topic: Personal Development “Chartered status gives me personal validation and a professional network” Jo Ford CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, discusses the importance of positivity and having an entrepreneurial spirit 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.
