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Business • 2026-05-03 03:00

One‑third of UK HR leaders report pushback on equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives

A YouGov poll commissioned by charity Working Chance found that 33% of UK HR decision‑makers have encountered resistance to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programmes over the past year. The survey of 565 respondents highlighted challenges especially regarding hiring people with criminal convictions. The Guardian notes the findings and links the opposition to broader workplace debates.

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