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Last week, England manager Gareth Southgate claimed that there aren’t enough women working on the men’s national team staff – BBC Sport reports. His comments were made when speaking at the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention, where he named two women who are currently working alongside the team. He reportedly said: “We’ve got some women that work with the team but we haven’t got enough…We’ve got a staff of 40, so that’s nowhere near where we should be.” Also, Southgate reportedly believes that while there have been advances in the women’s game in England, this hasn’t filtered through to the make-up of his staff. While this took place in the world of football, the news that Southgate wants more women involved in backroom staff shines a light on the importance of D&I in the workplace, how employers can boost gender diversity, and how HR can attract more female talent. Why D&I is important Shazia Shah, Senior Associate Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell, told HR Grapevine that gender diversity is crucial for all organisations. The legal expert added: “Ensuring that there is equal representation of women in the workplace has positive effects for all businesses.” Shah’s thinking is backed by stats from