The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has invited people from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds working in racing to share their views. A short survey form, funded by the Racing Foundation, has now been opened is completely anonymous and will run until 31 May 2024. The BHA is seeking experiences of the industry via the survey. BHA Chief Executive, Julie Harrington, …
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The All-in Diversity Project (AiDP) has published its second ‘annual report’ which tracks global gambling’s workforce make-up and further corporate directives related to improving the industry’s equality and inclusion disciplines. The ‘All-Index 2019’ compiled data from 26 gambling organisations ‘representing over 100 brands’. The Index’s headline figure indicated a near 50/50 split, with 46.7% of a total 125,697 employees surveyed …
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This week, employers across the country participate in ‘National Inclusion Week’, which aims to promote wider diversity and inclusion across a number of different sectors. For global gambling, All-In Diversity Project (AiDP) continues to work towards establishing more inclusive corporate frameworks and cultures. Kelly Kehn, Co-founder of All-In Diversity, assess how incumbents have progressed on its inclusion directives, tackling complex issues …
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The All-in Diversity Project has strengthened its Advisory Board with the appointment of respected American gaming voice, Susan Hensel. Hensel is currently the Director of Licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, her role is to oversee licensing of the state’s casinos and other gaming and sports wagering related companies as well as the employees working in and supporting the …
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The All-in Diversity Project has continued to increase its varied and well rounded portfolio of partners, joining forces with the youth gambling education charity, YGAM. YGAM is one of gambling’s foremost charities and focuses on education, awareness and the prevention of gaming related harm amongst young people. Furthermore, the group joins the likes of Paddy Power Betfair, IGT and Microgaming as …
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Neil McArthur has issued his first keynote address as leader of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Officially appointed UKGC Chief Executive in April, McArthur takes leadership of the regulator at a turning point for the UK gambling sector and its wider stakeholders. In his first address, McArthur outlines that like his predecessor Sarah Harrison, he will push for further diversity …
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With UK firms publishing their official gender pay gap statistics, it meant that for the first time the true extent of wage inequality in the UK was revealed. Whilst it’s important to note that gender pay gap statistics aren’t the only representation of diversity within any industry, they do go someway to giving an assessment of levels of gender discrimination …
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An organisation named AnyKey has been created by Intel and ESL with the aim of pushing for more diversity in esports. The collaborative effort has the tagline ‘For the fair and inclusive future of gaming’, and a statement on the site reads as follows: “Our Mission is to help create fair and inclusive spaces in esports for women and other underrepresented …
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