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BAME footballers, unconscious bias and the workplace
08 August 2017A study published last year analysed the racial composition of professional football club leadership, looking at players, coaches and key decision-makers in Premier League and Football League clubs.
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Lewis Silkin authors a chapter in David Liddle's 'Managing Conflict: a practical guide to resolution in the workplace’
25 September 2017Laura Farnsworth, Partner and Laurence Mills, Associate, in our Employment, Immigration and Reward team have authored Chapter 4 of the guide: 'Managing conflict from a legal perspective'.
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Calling time on workplace sexual harassment?
23 February 2018A full inquiry into workplace sexual harassment has been announced by the Women and Equalities Committee. The aim of this Government inquiry is to uncover the true scale of the problem and consider what action employers and the Government can take to address it.
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Michael Burd comments for LexisNexis: Workplace sexual harassment—time to ‘shake up the current ineffectiveness of the system’?
28 March 2018Michael Burd discusses the Equality and Human Rights Commission's (EHRC) focus on ‘corrosive’ cultures leading to workplace harassment, in an article for LexisNexis.
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Sexual harassment - prevention, investigation and workplace culture
08 May 2018THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. The scourge of sexual harassment at work has been hitting the headlines over the last few months. All responsible employers want to create a workplace that is free from all forms of harassment, but recent events have shown that this is not always easy to achieve.
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Mental health in the workplace
05 June 2018THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. One in four of us will experience mental ill-health at some point in our lives, which inevitably means this is an issue which affects the workplace. The various legal risks for employers include potential liability for disability discrimination or personal injury. More importantly, employers who promote positive mental health in the workplace are likely to have a happier and more productive workforce. Acas has recently published useful new guidance on how to support and manage staff who are experiencing mental ill-health.
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Penny Newman comments for Raconteur: Does workplace design really matter?
19 July 2018In an article for Raconteur, Penny Newman comments on workplace design and the approach Lewis Silkin is taking "to get the environment suited to the work we do."
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Workplace sexual harassment – Women and Equalities Committee urges radical reform
26 July 2018The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee (“WEC”) has published a report on sexual harassment in the workplace highlighting five points on which they are calling on the Government to take action. This follows an inquiry that was launched in February.
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HR Breakfast Club - Workplace Investigations
19 September 2018Running a business is becoming increasingly complex. Allegations or concerns may be raised by employees or third parties at any time in relation to a wide variety of matters. For example, the business could suddenly be faced with an allegation of sexual harassment made against a senior member of the management team, or a client could inform you that they believe a group of your employees have been committing fraud. If left unaddressed or not addressed properly, these allegations and concerns can lead to internal turmoil, long-term problems, claims and damage to the business.
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Westminster eForum - Women and the tech sector - skills, career progression and workplace culture
16 October 2018This timely seminar will examine latest progress and next steps for attracting and retaining women across the technology sector, and supporting their progression.
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Richard Miskella comments for The Telegraph: Is this new app the answer to reporting workplace harassment?
21 December 2018Richard Miskella has commented in an article for The Telegraph which discusses the Government's crack down on misconduct in the workplace with a commitment to draft a new statutory code of practice that will aim to tackle sexual harassment at work.
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Tom Heys, Karen Baxter, Anna Bond: Supporting bisexual and transgender employees in their workplace
12 February 2019Karen Baxter, Tom Heys and Anna Bond have written an article for HR Review discussing a recent survey by Stonewall that found bi and trans inclusivity was significantly low among employers, prompting the charity’s executive director to call for more to be done to tackle this problem in the workplace.
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Neurodiversity, autism and the workplace
01 April 2019“Neurodiversity” is a relatively new term, but increasing numbers of employers are seeking to plug their skills gap by developing a more neurodiverse workplace.
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Richard Miskella comments for The Telegraph: Is ‘blind recruitment’ the best way to tackle workplace discrimination?
15 April 2019Richard Miskella has commented in an article for The Telegraph which discusses the case of Matthew Furlong, who had been the victim of discrimination after being rejected for a job by Cheshire Police, which was in the midst of a diversity drive, because he was a white heterosexual man.
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Richard Miskella comments for The Lawyer: Learning the practical lessons of #MeToo: Two City firms appoint workplace guardians
03 May 2019Richard Miskella has commented in an article for The Lawyer which discusses #MeToo and the “Guardians Programme” put in place by Lewis Silkin. This has seen us appoint designated members of staff to be a confidential port of call for colleagues who are concerned about behaviours or the culture at work.
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Jessica Bowman comments for Lexis Nexis: Are family-friendly facilities the way forward for the workplace?
16 July 2019Jessica Bowman has commented in an article for Lexis Nexis which discusses the implications of 'family-friendly' facilities in the workplace for both employers and employees.
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Ireland: Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke interviewed for PDP Journal: GDPR in the workplace - 5 key questions to ask
06 August 2019In an article for PDP Journal, Linda Hynes, Partner and Declan Groarke suggest key questions for employers to consider when reviewing workplace practices.
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Class discrimination and the workplace: TUC propose new laws
12 September 2019All employers will be required to tackle class discrimination if new proposals by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) are enacted.
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Bisexuality and the workplace – don’t forget the B in LGBT+
23 September 2019There have been major advances in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT+”) rights over recent years with, for example, leaps forward in marriage equality and the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India. But more progress needs to be made. How can employers support their bisexual staff and create diverse and welcoming workplaces?
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Lewis Silkin’s Conference Tackles Mental Health in the Workplace
17 October 201989% of attendees said they felt mental health issues are on the rise in their organisation. A third said their workplace does not have a mental health strategy or programme.