Strip back the Equality Act to protect genuinely disadvantaged, says IEA Report
The report argued that the UK’s anti-discrimination measures should focus solely on outlawing direct discrimination.
Government starts with AI Growth Zones to initiate Plan for Change
Local and regional authorities across the UK are being encouraged to put their communities forward to become dedicated hotbeds for AI.
Unite wins recognition agreement with Siemens Mobility
Workers on the factory floor will now have formal union recognition for areas like health and safety and disciplinary hearings.
Sheffield refuse workers vote to continue strikes in dispute against Veolia
Sharon Graham said: "Despite Veolia's game playing and its refusal to do what is fair and right, the workers have remained strong and have reaffirmed their strike mandate."
Older staff benefit more from feedback and support than younger workers, research finds
The researchers also found that when older workers give feedback and support to colleagues it positively impacts their performance.
Voodooism ruled a protected belief in harassment case
The claimant alleged that a colleague’s comment about sending him a "voodoo doll with pins in it" was harassment related to race and religion.
Record year for bonus cuts – 45% of professionals will get nothing, survey reveals
The findings have been revealed from global talent solutions business Robert Walters newly launched Salary Survey guide.
Half of bosses say they cannot trust staff without monitoring, study finds
The new study unearthed the views and experiences relating to the ‘workplace surveillance’ of 1,000 employees and 1,000 employers in the UK.
Billingsgate Market cleaning staff to be outsourced, says GMB
According to the union, Mitie Group PLC has a track record of poor pay and conditions, including underpaying workers and withholding pay.
65% of legal professionals harassed on LinkedIn, survey finds
TBD marketing also found that 35% of respondents receive sexual comments sometimes, frequently or very often.
Stellantis announces closure of Luton plant
The workers, who are a part of the Unite union, previously protested against the closure of the plant in December, 2024.
Government opens industry conference to kickstart SME exports
Hosted by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the event welcomes speakers from the CBI, British Chambers of Commerce and Invest in Women Taskforce.
