Consultation launched on proposals to reduce barriers for younger people to train and work as bus and lorry drivers.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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The best way of improving diversity within companies is by improving culture, not by imposing quotas, writes Dr Nahla Khaddage Bou-Diab, commenting on problems at Goldman Sachs.
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A four-day work week could risk widening existing inequalities between workers, a report commissioned for the Welsh Government has warned.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has published a new disability confident guide to help employers better support disabled people.
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How can law firms really address diversity and inclusion in a sector that has traditionally lagged behind?
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Women face ‘daughterhoodpenalty’ as a survey suggests two-thirds of people believe women should care for elderly parents and relatives.
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission has updated its pregnancy and maternity protections guidance to reflect new rights for employees.
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What do changes to maternity redundancy protections in April 2024 mean for HR?
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Research suggests people who work from home are less likely to get pay rises and promotions, with men more likely to be penalised.
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Personnel Today provides an HR checklist of things to do in April 2024, as new employment laws come into force in the UK.
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A former Accenture executive has filed an employment tribunal claim, saying he was ‘belittled and shamed’ for health issues including ADHD and depression.
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Employment tribunal finds that it is not sex discrimination for the London Underground to require a female employee to work Saturdays.
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A female headteacher who made lewd comments to a colleague sexually harassed him, a tribunal heard.
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Deutsche Bank is adding a 'wellness suite' into its new London office to support neurodivergent and menopausal employees.
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A black lawyer who was described as 'glamorous' by a colleague has lost her claim for race discrimination.