More than half of people out of work since the pandemic because of long-term sickness are aged over 50, according...
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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A report claims that delays in assessments for the Access to Work scheme mean many people with sight loss are having job offers withdrawn.
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A think-tank says employers should have to inform staff about how changes to their working hours affect savings.
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The government has rejected the women and equalities commission's call to add menopause to the list of protected characteristics.
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Many chefs still see pain as 'a medal of honour', a study has suggested, including deliberate burnings, physical abuse and bullying.
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What’s the difference between positive action and positive discrimination?
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWith so many initiatives focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion, we often hear about examples of positive action or positive...
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A woman who complained colleagues nicknamed her 'Christine Lagarde' has lost an age and sex discrimination case against Deutsche Bank.
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How old you look could be a window into your risk of age-related health issues, research has suggested.
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The Metropolitan Police indirectly discriminated against a trainee police constable with hearing loss when it failed to make reasonable adjustments.
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Early signs of a return to work by over-60s are emerging as the labour market responds to the cost of living and the prevalence of remote working.
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Organisational culture can be described as “how we do things around here”, and it plays a central role in whether...
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Ministers are planning a white paper on reforming in-work disability benefits through tax breaks.
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What are the legal developments that HR teams should look out for this year and beyond?
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Labour's plans for over 50s retention include a wider role for Jobcentres and encouragement of flexible and home working.
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The UK should take stock of the EU's adoption of the Women on Boards directive, despite Brexit. What are the implications of this move and will it work?