Diversity and inclusion

Digital ethics

Diversity and ethics in society

Examines the impacts of digital technology and data analytics on wider society. Considers acceptability of digital innovations and solutions, human rights and agency, the environmental/energy footprints of digital tools, and wider issue of social inclusion.

Public sector digital trends

Inclusivity and equality – a changing dynamic

Considers new public service approaches and polices to reduce digital exclusion as more complex and far-reaching digital solutions are launched, as well as retaining the essential face-to face contacts when digital services fail.

Digital by choice – bridging the digital divide (policy briefing)

Outlines why digital participation matters and how to embrace users’ needs, considers ICT learning support and the key role for local authorities, and draws out a number of policy implications and recommendations.

Digital equality – overcoming inequalities (report)

Provides guidance on how organisations can harness the power of digital technology in ways that are inclusive and that sustain the health and wellbeing of all people in their local communities, as well as their local environments.

Promoting women in the digital workplace (policy briefing)

Uses examples of initiatives already implemented in the sector. Sets out how we can transform services to achieve better outcomes through seeking voices from diverse backgrounds and upskilling public sector employees at all levels to be up to the task.

Top five most common accessibility issues (report)

Looks at the key issues that negatively affect assistive technology users’ ability to either navigate through a website, easily find information, or input information into web forms.