London estate agent Foxtons has urged staff to speak up amid allegations that employees were subject to sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Female representation on FTSE 100 boards increases to 43.4% – equating to 1,275 roles – as British businesses drive gender equality.Â
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The number of menopause-related employment tribunal claims more than trebles in two years, new analysis reveals.
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Law firm discriminated against partner with compulsory retirement policy
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA law firm discriminated against a senior partner through a mandatory retirement policy, a tribunal has found.
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Half of Britons believe it would be ‘bad’ if UK companies followed US businesses in scaling back commitments on DEI, but a fifth disagree.Â
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With Ramadan approaching, Stephen Simpson provides a five-point checklist for employers on how to support employees observing religious festivals.
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Health secretary Wes Streeting has called a decision by the General Medical Council to erase the disciplinary record of doctors who have changed gender ‘extremely concerning’.
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This week has seen further major companies – Citigroup and KPMG – abandon their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the US.
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Bullying in the workplace bullying affects not only the employee’s sleep but their partner’s too, according to research.
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People working in public-facing roles should be trained to have conversations about physical and mental health with customers.
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The head of the British Army has condemned the ‘appalling and shameful behaviour’ of officers after more than 1,000 women shared stories of abuse and sexual harassment.
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Committee says ‘widespread’ and ‘culturally embedded’ ageism requires stronger legal protections and a strategy to address the challenges posed by the UK’s ageing population.
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Property consultant with morning sickness awarded £94k after ‘jazz hands’ dismissal
by Rob Mossby Rob MossEmployee who suffered from morning sickness awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji.