Sexism in the City
A report from the House of Commons has found that the financial-services sector had made little progress in removing the systemic barriers faced by women in the workplace or progressing towards gender equality. Top UK government agencies are taking action, with new rules and regulations likely to follow. UK firms and US companies with a significant UK presence should assess their policies and practices that may have a bearing on gender equality, for example relating to sexual harassment and discrimination which were a focus of the report, and take appropriate action now rather than wait for re...