Impact Report 2022-2023 for LGBTQ+ Inclusive Societies
Open for Business is a coalition of businesses which aims to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion worldwide. It includes businesses such as Deloitte, LinkedIn, Virgin, Lego and Microsoft, to name just a few. The charity’s mission is to “exist to improve the legal and social situations of LGBTQ+ people around the world by using the influence of […]
Ethnicity Pay Reporting
This month, the Government have published guidance on how to measure and report on ethnicity pay differences. Whilst it is not a legal requirement to report on ethnicity pay differences, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which is the professional body for Human Resources and people development recommend employers voluntarily compile ethnicity pay information to […]
Observing Ramadan in the Workplace
We begin the month of Ramadan and Muslims worldwide will be observing this holy period by abstaining from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset. Fasting is central to the Islamic faith generally, but during Ramadan, it becomes even more fundamental and is a significant part of it. All Muslims are required to fast (although there […]
Creating a People Plan for 2023
Creating a detailed people plan is integral to business success. As we move into 2023 , it remains crucial that businesses keep their business and people plans under review and make any necessary adjustments to them. In this article, we look at creating a 2023 people plan so that you can achieve success through your […]
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Before you can achieve an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace, it is important to gain an understanding of what inequality can look like and ultimately, the negative effect that it can have on your company culture. What is inequality? Inequality continues across society. We know that too many people from a minority background face discrimination […]
Employer discriminated against breastfeeding mother
A teacher who had recently returned to work and needed somewhere to express milk during the day for her baby was found to have been discriminated against when she was forced to use “dirty” toilets to do this. This is the case of a teacher, Ms Mellor, who had submitted a flexible working request before […]
Why Equality & Inclusion Training is Essential for Your Team
A recent case at the Employment Appeals Tribunal has demonstrated how essential it is for businesses to have clear and thorough employment policies as well as regular and meaningful training on equality, inclusion and diversity. The Case The claimant, Mr Gehlen, who is of Indian origin, was employed by Allay (UK) Ltd in October 2016 […]