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Business News Wales
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 Announced
Business in the Community (BITC), The King's Responsible Business Network, has announced The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK's most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create workplaces where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality annual awards process recognises employers that are demonstrating their commitment to embedding gender equality into all levels of their organisations and are challenging others to follow their example. Applicants are examined on the policies and cultural interventions they have put in place to ensure gender equality, including addressing pay disparities, ensuring progression, offering flexible working and family-friendly policies, and tackling sexual harassment. While many employers are working to ensure workplace gender equality, this year the results indicate that more businesses are proactive when it comes to sexual harassment and are working hard to develop inclusive cultures. However, flexible working is becoming more challenging for many businesses. Additionally, policies that support parents, carers and specific groups of women still need to improve. It says that businesses must address these risks and the slow pace of change, adopting proven measures to drive greater gender equity, taking action by: Embedding flexible working, proven to lead to a more inclusive working world Ensuring equitable support for parents and carers in the workplace, regardless of gender or who they provide care for Enhancing transparency around pay – including salary details on job adverts and being clear about how rewards are set Taking active, dedicated efforts to surface and address the ongoing issue of sexual harassment Ensuring an intersectional approach, collecting data and addressing the barriers faced by different groups of women in the workforce (i.e. women in low paid roles) BITC's gender equality campaign focuses on equality for all genders and those who do not identify as a gender. Kieran Harding, Acting Chief Executive of Business in the Community, said: 'The businesses that have achieved Top 50 status in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality this year have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to championing gender equality as a priority for their organisation. 'Now, more than ever, employers must continue to take action on gender equality creating workplaces where employees reach their true potential. Success in a changing and volatile world demands diverse, inclusive organisations where all can contribute and thrive. Progress on gender equality isn't just 'good for women' and wider society, it's vital for business and its bottom line. 'Congratulations to the businesses that have made the list this year. I encourage every business to continue working hard on gender equality and to work with Business in the Community to inspire and challenge others to make progress too.' The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 are: A&O Shearman AB Agri Addleshaw Goddard LLP Anglo American AtkinsRéalis Atos Group Aviva Bain & Company Capgemini Capital One UK CBRE Centrica CityFibre Close Brothers Group Plc Deloitte Deutsche Bank Emerald Publishing Limited Eversheds Sutherland Fidelity International Grant Thornton UK LLP Hachette UK Jacobs Kellanova KPMG Linklaters Lloyds Banking Group Marsh Limited Mercer Morgan Stanley Mott MacDonald National Grid NatWest Nestlé UK&I Norton Rose Fulbright Ofcom PA Consulting PepsiCo Pinsent Masons LLP PwC Ramboll Shell UK Simmons and Simmons LLP Skyscanner Sodexo Tesco Stores Ltd TLT LLP Virgin Media O2 Vodafone UK Westminster City Council Worldline IT Services UK Limited
Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Dress to impress (and for charity) with one-day-only designer deals deal
It's all happening tomorrow, when Consello Belfast takes over Cancer Focus NI's Holywood charity shop for one dazzling day of fashion, fundraising and feel-good vibes. As part of the Charity Shops' Challenge, the leading comms and advisory firm is turning retail warriors, filling shelves with luxury labels and styling rails with show-stopping outfits. Their mission? To help shoppers look fabulous for less — and raise vital funds for local people affected by cancer. Consello's in-house style guru will be on hand to show you how to 'Dress to Impress' without breaking the bank. There's a stunning silver metallic Kevin Jon designer dress up for grabs — brand new with its original tags — as well as other classic brands including Jigsaw, Coach and Massimo Dutti. Whether you're suiting up for a job interview or hunting for that perfect wedding-guest ensemble, this is your chance to bag high-end fashion at thrift-store prices. Even casual-chic fans can expect timeless staples and one-off pieces to elevate everyday wardrobes. Expect racks of ready-to-wear glamour in all shapes and sizes — perfect for work, weddings or a weekend out. In keeping with Consello's 'Dress to Impress' theme, there's something for everyone, from bold statement pieces to classic investment buys. And every item sold helps fund life-changing services including counselling, bra and swimwear fitting and family support for people living with cancer across Northern Ireland. Consello is one of several companies swapping desks for donation tills in this unique initiative, organised by Business in the Community, which invites organisations to run a Cancer Focus NI shop for the day. 'We're proud to support Cancer Focus NI and shine a light on the incredible work they do,' said Jonathan Ireland, Managing Director, Consello Ireland. 'Getting involved in the Charity Shops' Challenge is a natural extension of our commitment to community and corporate social responsibility.' With Consello Ireland CEO Katie Doran also sitting on the board of Business in the Community, the firm's community ties run deep - and this event is just one of many ways they give back. Richard Spratt, Chief Executive of Cancer Focus NI, said he's excited to see what the teams deliver. 'Thanks to Consello and every business taking part — you're not just raising money, you're raising hope,' he said. 'Every single penny will stay here in Northern Ireland to fund vital support services for local people affected by cancer.'
