Tag: Discrimination
Language-based discrimination prevalent both in office and remotely
Language-based discrimination is when people experience an unfair disadvantage as a result of their written and spoken language.
Read MoreMigraine sufferers keep condition private due to fears over workplace judgement
A new survey has revealed that people who suffer from migraines feel discriminated against in all aspects of their everyday lives.
Read More2/3 UK workers say their workplace has no anti-discrimination policies
UK workplaces are lacking in anti-discrimination policies, with a further 73% saying their management does not foster respect and inclusivity in the workplace.
Read MoreAngela Matthews: Understanding the role of workplace adjustments and why we must look beyond them to improve employee experience
The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey – a dive into how the employee experience of workplace adjustments impacts colleagues and social relationships in the workplace.
Read MoreLouise Hunt: Closing the employment gap – empowering disabled workers in 2023
Have you ever considered your treatment of wheelchair-using colleagues and asked them about their experiences of potentially feeling undervalued? If you did, what would they say?
Read MoreSurvey reveals key insights on workplace harassment and misconduct
The 2023 Workplace Harassment & Misconduct Insights report dives into the challenges faced by employees who witness or experience bad behaviour at work.
Read MoreBruce Rose: Planning for neurodiversity at employee events
Many businesses are doing a lot to support neurodiverse employees, but neurodiversity often slips through HR’s net when planning employee events as part of the DE&I agenda.
Read MoreMaria Hoeritzauer: Discrimination and depression – What is the law on mental health and ‘hidden’ disabilities in the workplace?
Employers need to understand when a condition may be a disability, the legal obligations flowing from that, and what they can do to support staff and protect themselves from litigation.
Read MoreDiane Lightfoot: How to create an inclusive workplace experience
Business Disability Forum believes that while monitoring disability data can be helpful, data on its own rarely paints a complete picture of an organisation’s approach to an inclusive workplace experience.
Read MoreMonica McCoy: Embracing neurodiversity – why there is no “right” way to interpret the world
While being neurodiverse means having a brain that works differently from the average or typical person, there is no one “right” way to think, learn or interpret the world.
Read MoreDiversity in the Workplace: The Ultimate Guide for Managers
An introductory guide to the importance of diversity in the workplace, alongside tips for addressing bias and hiring a diverse workforce.
Read MoreDavid Plotkin: How can employers improve the wellbeing of disabled employees?
The number of disabled people in employment is increasing. Find out easy steps to help employers improve the wellbeing of disabled employees.
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- Sarah Baldry: Why mental health is an economic issue – and what businesses can do about it
- Katie Boon: Storytelling – a catalyst for workplace wellbeing
- Yosof Ewing: Why aren’t leaders talking about mental health in the construction and trade industries?
- Gavin Bryce: 10 confidence-boosting tactics for leaders that cost nothing