More Related Links
GENERAL DIVERSITY
ACAS:
www.acas.org.uk/a_z.html
A-Z of Information on employment legislation and other job-related issues including information on various diversity issues.
British Council - Diversity:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/
Useful site, with comprehensive coverage of all aspects of diversity in Britain.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development:
www.cipd.co.uk
Various articles on all aspects of diversity, including employment legislation.
Commission for Equality and Human Rights:
http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/cehr/index.htm
Information on taskforce exploring and developing options for proposed new commission that will oversee laws prohibiting discrimination on grounds of age, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Equality Challenge Unit:
www.ecu.ac.uk
Promotes equal opportunities in higher education in partnership with universities and colleges of higher education, unions, and agencies across the UK.
The Employers Organisation for Local Government:
www.lg-employers.gov.uk/diversity/index.html
Provides advice and practical guidance on diversity issues in employment and service delivery, particularly in relation to local government.
The Equality Standard for Local Government:
http://www.lg-employers.gov.uk/documents/diversity/equality_standard/execsumm.pdf Outlines the equality standard, which is a tool that has been developed to enable authorities to mainstream gender, race and disability into councils policy and practice at all levels.
AGE
Age Concern:
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/index.htm
Site provides information for people over 50. Association also works to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.
Age Positive:
http://www.agepositive.gov.uk/
Lots of useful information on jobseeking for older people (including over 65), including case studies of employers who actively encourage their employment.
Association of Retired and Persons Over 50:
www.arp050.org.uk
Social and campaigning membership organisation for people aged over 50.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/age.htm
Useful site including good practice in employment, and information about the forthcoming legislation on age discrimination.
DirectGov - Over 50s:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Audiences/Over50s/fs/en
Information for people over 50 in areas including employment, learning, health, financial support and leisure
Employers Forum on Age:
www.efa.org.uk
Network of employers who recognize the need to attract and retain valuable employees - whatever their age.
Flexibility:
http://www.flexibility.co.uk/flexwork/general/Age-discrimination.htm
Information about flexible working for older people, together with some useful links.
Help the Aged:
www.helptheaged.org.uk
Website with useful online advice leaflets for older people, on everything from benefits to bereavement. There's also a free helpline.
Maturity Works:
www.maturityworks.co.uk
A recruitment agency for older workers (who they define as those aged over 35!)
New Deal 50 Plus:
www.newdeal.gov.uk/page.asp?SSN=employ&ID=voluntary
Information on the government's New Deal return-to-work programme, including information on the scheme for people aged 50 or more who have been unemployed for at least six months.
Senior concessions:
http://www.seniorconcessions.co.uk/
Information about the concessions available to the over-55s on travel, meals, shopping, entertainment etc.
Wise Owls:
http://www.wiseowls.co.uk/
Recruitment agency for the older 45s, plus advice on applying for jobs.
DISABILITY
Bounce Back:
www.bounceback.org.uk
Rather basic, but useful advice for people with ill-health or disabilities on writing CVs, building a jobsearch file etc.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/disability.htm
Useful site including a section on FAQs relating to disability and employment issues.
British Council of Disabled People:
http://www.bcodp.org.uk
Represents over 120 groups run by disabled people in the UK at national level. There is a section on the site with job vacancies.
Disability:
http://www.disability.gov.uk/
Government-backed site with lots of general information relating to disability legislation, consultation etc.
Disability Alliance
www.disabilityalliance.org
Provides information and advice on available social security benefits for disabled people.
Disability Rights Commission:
www.drc-gb.org
Useful information for both employers and disabled people. Has a helpline.
Employers' Forum on Disability:
www.employers-forum.co.uk
Organisation linking employers concerned about issues surrounding disability in the workplace.
Nationwide Disabled Access Register:
http://www.direct-enquiries.com/
Check out an organisation and see what access and facilities their business premise, shops etc have for disabled people.
New Deal for Disabled People:
http://www.newdeal.gov.uk/newdeal.asp?DealID=NDDIS
Information on the government's New Deal return-to-work programme for people in receipt of health-related benefits, either through a disability or health condition, who would like to work.
Ouch:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/ Brilliant web magazine and e-newsletter written by and for disabled people, often very funny.
Ready, Willing and Able
http://www.readywillingable.net/
A recruitment magazine for disabled people
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (Radar)
www.radar.org.uk
Organisation campaigning for better conditions and opportunities for disabled people.
Skill: National Bureau for Students With Disabilities:
http: /www.skill.org.uk/
A national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
SPECIFIC DISABILITIES
Blind in Business:
http://www.blindinbusiness.org.uk/
Free training and employment service helping blind and partially sighted people to identify and achieve their ambitions.
Deaf Club:
http://www.deafclub.co.uk/
An internet search engine for deaf and hard of hearing people, with lots of information about clubs, organisations and services for deaf people, including links to recruitment sites.
Mencap:
www.mencap.org.uk
Organisation working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Website includes information about employment opportunities and available support for people with learning difficulties.
RNIB:
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
Organisation for people with visual disabilities. Website has guides, information and a job section.
RNID:
http://www.rnid.org.uk/
Organisation for deaf and hard of hearing people. Website has news, information about communication support, and an online shop with products and equipment.
EX - OFFENDERS
Apex Trust:
http://www.apextrust.com/
Helps people with criminal records to obtain appropriate jobs or self-employment, and works with employers to break down the barriers to their employment.
Nacro:
http://www.nacro.org.uk/
Helps ex-offenders in various ways, including finding housing and employment.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/sexual_identity.htm
Useful site including a FAQ section about aspects of the law relating to sexual orientation.
Gay.com:
www.gay.com
Comprehensive gay and lesbian community website which includes news and an advice forum, and has a jobs section.
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard:
http://www.llgs.org.uk/
Voluntary 24-hour helpline which aims to provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people from all backgrounds throughout the United Kingdom.
Queery:
http://www.queery.org.uk/
Directory providing listings for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities in the UK and Ireland. Entries in the database cover the gay scene plus a wide range of non-profit services and non-scene community groups, as well as commercial business services.
Safra:
www.safraproject.org
A resource project working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally.
Stonewall:
http://www.stonewall.org.uk
Comprehensive information site for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Useful sections on work-related issues including Diversity Champions, a best practice forum for sexual orientation where employers can work with Stonewall to promote diversity in the workplace.
TRANSGENDER
Gender Trust:
www.gendertrust.org.uk
Support and information centre for questions or problems concerning gender identity. Includes advice on transitioning in the workplace.
Press for Change:
www.pfc.org.uk
Political lobbying and educational organisation campaigning for equal civil rights and liberties for all transgender people. Includes information on the Gender Recognition Panel, which assesses applications from transsexual people for legal recognition of the gender in which they now live.
GENDER AND FLEXIBLE WORKING
Association of Women in Science and Engineering:
www.awise.org
National organisation promoting science, engineering and technology for girls and women.
Aurora:
www.www2wk.com
Identifies organisations which seek to attract, retain and advance women. Helps companies become employers of choice for women. Jobsearch companies seeking top female talent.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/gender.htm
Various sections on gender-related issues - legislation, statistics etc.
Chwarae Teg (Fair Play):
www.chwaraeteg.co.uk
Independent organisation campaigning for work-life balance in Wales and for an expansion of the role of women in the Welsh workforce.
Daycare Trust:
www.daycaretrust.org.uk
Lots of useful information relating to childcare issues, for both parents and employers.
Department of Trade and Industry: Work-Life Balance
www.dti.gov.co.uk
Very useful website covering aspects of flexible working, work-life balance. Lots of information, the business case for flexible working and case studies. Aimed at employers, but useful for anyone!
Equal Opportunities Commission:
http://www.eoc.org.uk/
Information and avice about unfair discrimination. Advice, legal information and a helpline if you have been unfairly treated at work or by anyone providing a service - and you believe it's because you're a woman, or because you're a man.
Europa - Gender Equality:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/equ_opp/index_en.htm
European Commission site with many articles etc about gender issues, including employment.
Fawcett Society:
www.fawcettsociety.org.uk
Campaigns for changes affecting womens' lives.
Flexecutive:
www.flexecutive.co.uk
A recruitment and consultancy service, its website has useful advice on flexible working, and how to convince your boss of its value, together with a number of case studies.
Flexibility:
www.flexibility.co.uk
Useful site about all aspects of flexible working, for both employers and employees. Includes information, a forum and useful links to relevant sites.
Kingsmill Review of Women's Pay and Employment:
www.kingsmillreview.gov.uk
Report examining possible non-legislative and cost-effective proposals to deliver improvements in women's employment prospects and participation in the labour market.
HomeDad:
www.homedad.org.uk
Web-based support group for dads who are staying at home to bring up their children. Members are either at home full-time, in part-time work or raising children on their own.
Homeworking.com:
www.homeworking.com
Site dedicated to the self-employed working at home. Tax tips for those working at home and campaigns for teleworking.
Women and Equality Unity:
http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/
Information relating to equal pay, childcare and other sex discrimination issues in employment.
Women Returners' Network:
www. women-returners.co.uk
National charity that aims to help women return to work after a career break. WRN has been working in this area for over 15 years and is one of the most experienced organisations in the field.
Working Families:
http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/asp/home_zone/m_welcome.asp
Has factsheets about maternity Rights, fathers' Rights, parental Leave and the working tax credit, and also give guidance on childcare and negotiating with your employer.
RACE
Black Britain:
http://www.blackbritain.co.uk/
News, events, a forum for members and a section for job vacancies.
BBC Your London - United Colours: http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/yourlondon/unitedcolours/index.shtml Lots of interesting information about various ethnic and religious communities, focusing on London but most information also of relevance elsewhere. This site also has a calendar of religious festivals, and information about related London events.
British Born Chinese:
http://www.britishbornchinese.org.uk/
Site for British born Chinese people and the wider British Chinese community. No specific information relating to employment, but has a discussion forum which includes a section on job-related issues.
Black Information Link:
http://www.blink.org.uk/
Very comprehensive site with a lot of news, information etc. plus a job section.
Blacknet:
http://www.blacknet.co.uk/careers/
Another large website with a professional careers section.
Black Presence in Britain:
http://www.blackpresence.co.uk/ Large site about black history in Britain, with links to lots of other interesting sites, eg relating to Africa.
British Council - Contacts:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/race_contacts.htm
Useful links to a variety of sites covering race-related issues.
British Council - Demographics:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/race_demo.htm
Demographics relating to race.
British Council - Employment:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/race_employment.htm Lots of useful information about employment (and other) issues relating to race and diversity in general, including institutional racism, bullying and harassment.
British Council - Reports:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/race_reports.htm
Links to extracts from some key reports, including the MacPherson report on the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, and "The Future of Multi-ethnic Britain".
British Council - Terminology:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/race_terms.htm
Explanation of various terms (race, ethnic minority, heritage etc) and a discussion of racism and language.
Commission for Racial Equality:
www.cre.gov.uk
Lots of Information about race-related legislation and good practice in relation to race issues. Will advise you if you think you have been unfairly discriminated against on racial grounds.
Every Generation:
http://www.everygeneration.co.uk/
This site won the website category of CRE's Race in the Media awards scheme in 2003. Information about tracing your family tree, heritage networkers, events and festivals, and lots more.
Guardian - Race-related articles:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/race
Archive of all articles and reports on race-related issues since 1998.
Guardian Unlimited Race:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/race
Recent news relating to race issues
Home Office: Immigration and Nationality Directorate:
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
Responsible for immigration control. Considers applications for permission to stay, citizenship and asylum.
Home Office - Race:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/comrace/race/
Race equality in public service - information on race equality schemes, impact assessments etc. Also about employment targets for the Home Office, the police, the fire service, the prison service and the probation service.
Institute Of Race Relations:
http://www.irr.org.uk/
Race and refugee news network - has section for stories relating to employment, plus relevant employment statistics.
RedHotCurry:
http://www.redhotcurry.com/business/index.htm
A "lifestyle portal" for Asian life in the UK - very comprehensive site which includes a business section with news articles etc, but no specific information relating to employment or job vacancies.
RELIGION AND BELIEFS
ACAS:
www.acas.org.uk
The publication section of this site (which includes downloadable information guides) includes a useful guide to the employment legislation relating to religion and beliefs.
BBC Your London - United Colours:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/london/yourlondon/unitedcolours/index.shtml
Lots of interesting information about various ethnic and religious communities, focusing on London but most information also of relevance elsewhere. This site also has a calendar of religious festivals, and information about related London events.
British Council:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/diversity/religion.htm
Useful site including demographic information relating to religion, and FAQs about employment issues relating to the new legislation.
F.A.I.R. Forum against Islamophobia and Racism:
http://www.fairuk.org/
Organisation which works with the police and community organizations to combat Islamophobia in the UK.
Muslim Council of Britain:
http://www.mcb.org.uk/
Includes a downloadable guide outlining the rights and responsibilities of Muslims in Britain. The site has a section explaining how the specific needs of the Muslim community at work can be best accommodated, together with a FAQ section and links to other national, regional and local Muslim groups. The MCB also publishes a guide which provides both employers and employees with an understanding of the main provisions of the new legislation.
