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- International Workplace
- 18 December 2019
New report encourages employers to operate smarter, green businesses
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a new ‘Responsible Business Report’ with recommendations for real estate firms to develop and implement responsible business practices, to improve their business culture,...
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- International Workplace
- 18 December 2019
New government must “get health and safety done”
The chartered body for safety and health professionals, IOSH, has called for the Conservative Government to “get health and safety done” by committing to the protection of workers’ rights and future-proofing the UK’s world-...
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- International Workplace
- 18 December 2019
Lloyd's of London issues trans and non-binary inclusion guide
Following claims of sexual harassment earlier this year, Lloyd’s of London has issued a guide to the inclusion of trans and non-binary people in the workplace as part of a cultural overhaul of the insurance market. Published in conjunction ...
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- International Workplace
- 18 December 2019
Hiring confidence falls to seven-year low
UK employers are reporting their weakest hiring confidence in seven years, according to new research from ManpowerGroup. Declining confidence in nearly every sector and region paints a sluggish picture for the start of 2020, with only a few bright...
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- International Workplace
- 11 December 2019
TUPE covers workers, not just employees, Tribunal finds
In a case involving gig economy workers, an Employment Tribunal decision has been made that could have significant implications for employers. Unlike other cases debating the status and rights of workers, as opposed to employees, this latest case...
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- International Workplace
- 11 December 2019
Pay must be ‘perceived’ to be ‘fair’ as well as equal
HR need to pay closer attention to ‘perceived fairness’ when it comes to what people in their organisation are paid, according to new data published by the CIPD, The Reward Management survey. In particular, the report highlights that:...