Consultation launched following Supreme Court’s’sex ruling’
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of “sex” last month, the equalities watchdog launched a public consultation to update its code of conduct for services, functions, and associations. The court clarified its position regarding the definition for’sex,’ as it appears in the Equality Act 2010, on 16 April: A woman is a natural […]
Uncertainty about the law hinders legal use of medicinal cannabis
According to a new study, an increasing number of UK workers are using medical marijuana to treat conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, and menopause symptoms. The research of medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf concluded that employees are still anxious about disclosing their use and taking medication at work due to stigma and uncertainty regarding the law. […]
After a decade of bullying, a black security manager receives PS360k
An employment tribunal awarded PS360.700 to a black security manager, who quit his job because he was ‘victimized by continuous bullying and racism.’ This included being called a slave. In 2007, Mr Assan of African descent began working at Cavendish Square in London for Wilson James Security. In 2010, he was transferred to the respondent […]
Stress risk assessments are a concern for employers
A poll found that employers are “worryingly low” in their awareness, understanding and compliance of the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) requirements for stress risk assessments. The survey conducted by Occupational health Assessment, which included 115 senior HR professionals representing 88,000 employees, revealed widespread ignorance of stress risk assessments. Four out of ten employers (41%) […]
A New App to Improve Workplace Productivity and Wellbeing
Tika, a new app that helps HR departments and business to improve productivity and profitability in the workplace, has been released. Tika was designed with the goal of reducing chaos in the workplace, and fostering a calmer state of mind. Tika’s innovative and biometrically secured’Tikaverse’ allows users to store all their important documents, tasks, and […]
Verna Myers on True Inclusion
“Diversity and inclusion are being invited to a party, but only one is asked to dance.” Context Verna Myers, a diversity consultant and inclusion specialist based in the US, has used this widely quoted phrase to describe the difference between superficial representation and meaningful involvement. The analogy was first shared in keynote speeches and writings […]
Overcoming a culture of defensiveness at Pharmacist Support
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As part of a new relationship, the UK and EU will develop a youth mobility scheme
The United Kingdom has agreed to implement a scheme for youth mobility that will make it easier to live and work in both the United Kingdom and European Union. The plan is part a wider redefinition UK-EU relationships following Britain’s exit from the bloc in 2021. The scheme will provide young people from the UK […]
Oxford study: Online gig economy exposes global labor protection failures
According to a recent report, most online platforms that offer gigs do not meet minimum labour standards. This includes basic protections such as pay, contracts, and working conditions. Fairwork is a research initiative at the University of Oxford, and WZB in Berlin. The report assessed 16 major cloudwork platforms, including Fiverr.com, Upwork.com, Freelancer.com, and Amazon […]
Big Brother: Is it fair that companies track remote employees?
Helen Pethybridge is the Managing Director of Chiltern Coaching Remote work is a growing trend, and it has led to a debate about employee productivity. Office for National Statistics reports that by 2024, 28% of employees will be working hybridly and 13% fully remote. Some employers claim that employees are less productive when they work […]