Homeworkers smoking more amid Covid: Should HR provide help?
Demand for cigarettes has “picked up” in the pandemic, according to Imperial Brands. It attributes the rise to homeworkers having “more opportunities...
Global Equality & Diversity 2020 conference to tackle ‘fairness’ in a crisis
This year’s Global Equality & Diversity (GED) Conference aims to tackle the issue of ‘fairness in the face of a crisis'. Its seventh...
Identified: Factors preventing BAME staff from leadership roles
The Grey Area consultancy’s 2020 survey has identified the top three factors that are hindering Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff...
BBBAwards announce month-long Black History celebrations
The Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) have today announced a series of online events to celebrate Black History Month in the run up...
CBI: FTSE 100 to have at least one BAME board member by 2021
The Confederation of British industry (CBI) has called for UK firms to have at least one Black, Asian, or minority ethnic (BAME)...
Ten years of the UK’s Equality Act 2010: The progress & challenges
Today, October 1st, marks the tenth anniversary since the Equality Act 2010 was introduced. Its aim was to strengthen and extend protections for...
BDF to host virtual conference on disability in a post-pandemic world
The UK's Business Disability Forum (BDF) will host its annual two-day annual conference virtually this year. It will give employers the opportunity...
Celebrating Black History Month across the UK
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. There’s a host of virtual activities taking...
How employers can support staff experiencing domestic abuse
Following a surge in calls to domestic abuse helplines amid the lockdown, the CIPD and Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have...
UK companies & staff celebrate National Inclusion Week
This week, companies and organisations across the UK are celebrating National Inclusion Week. Inclusive Employers runs the annual campaign to raise awareness...
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