Diversity and inclusion: research and commentary | Acas

Publications and commentary about good practice on equality issues, including sexual harassment, managing older workers, dress codes and neurodiversity.

Research and discussion papers

Neurodiversity at work: bridging research, practice and policy

Research looking at neurodiversity at work from a UK perspective, focusing on good policy and practice.

Independent research, 6 March 2025

Characteristics and drivers of disability discrimination claims

A study looking at why more disability discrimination cases are going to tribunal.

Independent research, 12 September 2024

Addressing inequalities: the role of staff race networks

Findings from research conducted by Essex Business School into the role of staff race networks at work.

Independent research, 30 March 2022

Sexual harassment in the British workplace

A review of the effect of high profile sexual harassment cases on British workplaces.

Acas discussion paper, 1 November 2018

Supporting trans employees in the workplace

Findings from research into the management of gender identity at work.

Independent research, 1 August 2017

Dress codes and appearance at work

A study of employee attitudes to dress codes and appearance management policies at work.

Independent research, 21 September 2016

Neurodiversity at work – 2016 research paper

Policies and practices to manage neurodiversity in the workplace.

Independent research, 1 September 2016

Managing older workers

How employers are managing an ageing workforce, drawing on data and a literature review.

Independent research, 1 July 2016

Blogs and articles

How changes to parental leave can be an opportunity for employers

Jane van Zyl, Chief Executive of Working Families comments on new paternity and parental leave rights and how they benefit families and employers alike.

26 February 2026

Protecting staff and customers in hospitality

Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, on the new legislation to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

26 November 2024

Sexual harassment in the workplace – will 2024 be the year things change?

Acas Head of Inclusive Workplaces Policy, Julie Dennis, shares insights from a recent roundtable event on sexual harassment at work.

Acas blog, 11 January 2024

Creating sustainable hybrid working environments for disabled workers – Lancaster University website

Acas Senior Policy Adviser Simone Cheng discusses why hybrid working practices need to be accessible and sustainable in the long term.

1 September 2023

Why gender equality is good business

The minister for women, Maria Caulfield, explains how the government is working with business to achieve gender equality.

Acas blog, 22 March 2023

Looking after pregnant employees

Saira Hussain from the Federation of Small Businesses shares advice on supporting employees who are having a baby.

Acas blog, 2 November 2022

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