Unite warns of AI risk, calls for worker protections
Unite has warned that AI systems are leading to increased surveillance and creating significant risks for workers.
Tech giants Meta and Amazon scale back diversity programs
Meta and Amazon are scaling back key elements of their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to reports from Axios and Bloomberg.
BSI launches inquiry into the ‘hybrid generation’ of early-career workers
BSI has launched an inquiry into the impact of Covid-19 on early-career workers, focusing on the effects of hybrid working, job satisfaction, and well-being.
Reconomy commits to diversity by signing Race at Work Charter
Reconomy has signed the Race at Work Charter, committing to improve equal opportunities for ethnically diverse employees across its global operations.
McDonald’s revises diversity approach, emphasises inclusion over representation goals
McDonald’s is shifting its focus from diversity targets to fostering inclusion, retiring representation goals and pausing external surveys, following a comprehensive review of its policies.
McDonald’s faces renewed scrutiny as workers claim harassment persists despite reforms
BBC reports that McDonald’s workers continue to experience sexual abuse and harassment, a year after the company promised to improve workplace conditions.
Record violence against ambulance workers sparks NHS #WorkWithoutFear campaign
AACE has revealed that ambulance services are on course for the highest rate of reported incidents of violence, aggression and abuse.
INTERVIEW: Enhancing psychological safety in the workplace
Julian Taylor, director of coaching of Evotix, on balancing performance pressures with psychological safety in today's work environment.
Rich and poor employment gap down a third since 1990s, work quality gap remains – Resolution Foundation
Workers from poorer households are less likely to be satisfied with their job, and more likely to have an insecure employment contract.
GMB hails “historic first step” to settle Birmingham City Council equal pay concerns
Birmingham City Council workers will gather to hail the historic first step in settling the city’s long-running equal pay crisis.
Sellafield partnership listed among UK’s most inclusive employers
The Programme and Project Partners at Sellafield have been listed as one of the UK’s top inclusive employers.
47% of companies cancel Christmas parties due to HR concerns, research finds
Skillcast, a compliance training provider, urged businesses planning events to be prepared due to recent changes in worker protection laws.
