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In the week that has seen the hottest May temperatures in the UK, we bring the hot DEI articles which also made headlines
78% of low-paid workers say better pay would improve their health
Findings show that earning at least the real Living Wage was the measure workers were most likely to say would positively impact their health. More than three quarters (78%) said it would have a positive impact on both their physical and mental health.
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New research shows many LGBTQ+ people feel Pride Month does not fully represent them
A significant share of LGBTQ+ people feel excluded or poorly represented by mainstream Pride Month celebrations, despite the global visibility and corporate attention June brings each year.
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David Lammy chairs first meeting of board set up to improve diversity among judiciary
Move to establish board comes after criticism that Lammy’s plan to slash jury trials will lead to increase in racial and class bias
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Embracing menopause action plans
Employers who wish to lead the way in reducing the Gender Pay Gap and tackling gender inequality, will recognise the value of proactively providing menopause support.
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Media focus on sexual harassment is improving workplace culture
A YouGov poll of 1,000 employees in Great Britain, commissioned by Acas, found that nearly a quarter (24%) agreed that recent international media coverage of sexual harassment has had a positive impact on their workplace culture.
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Are organisations serious about tackling exploitation or is ESG a box-ticking exercise
Many organisations are becoming increasingly confident in promoting their ESG credentials, despite this exploitation continues to rise. Where there is a disconnect between public ESG messaging and the reality experienced by operational staff, serious issues can be overlooked.
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BP chair dismissed amid allegations of bullying
The chair of oil giant BP has been dismissed with immediate effect over ‘serious concerns’ related to ‘important governance standards, oversight and conduct’.
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How poorly managed bonus cuts can damage staff morale
After M&S scraps bonuses following a major cyber attack, experts explain why drastic changes to financial rewards can weaken employee trust
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Blame the system, not the school leavers for youth unemployment, says Amazon’s UK boss
New figures show the number of Neets has risen to more than one million in the UK.
“We have to stop blaming young people,” says Amazon UK Manager John Boumphrey, arguing that the education system is no longer “producing young people who are ready for work”.
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