New behaviour standards aim to tackle bullying and harassment in creative industries – but will they make a difference?
Guidelines intend to provide sector with ‘unified vision’ of what a safe and inclusive working environment looks like, following multiple allegations against high-profile figures
Third of permanent staff considering switching to temporary work, research reveals
Workers cite desire for greater flexibility, with increased workloads caused by tight company budgets also playing a part
‘No cases doesn’t mean it’s not happening’ – how HomeServe has responded to the Worker Protection Act
The home repairs company’s CPO Matt Hill and head of EDI Lyndon Campbell share the steps they have taken to prevent sexual harassment
TV chef accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour – should employers be doing more?
As allegations against Gino D’Acampo continue to dominate headlines, People Management examines how businesses can ensure staff feel comfortable speaking up
Christian school worker sacked for posts opposing LGBTQ+ lessons wins ‘landmark’ appeal – what does the decision mean for employers?
Lawyers say Court of Appeal ruling provides ‘authoritative’ guidance for HR around protection of religious and philosophical beliefs at work
‘Costly burden’: businesses spend two weeks per year dealing with tribunal claims, research suggests
Lawyer warns managers often view grievances as an ‘inconvenience’, but says rushing investigations increases risk of successful cases
Why Coca-Cola Europacific Partners made disability inclusion its top priority
The bottler has improved employee satisfaction and innovation by working hard on accessibility – and is now helping others do the same
CIPD appoints Rt Hon Chloe Smith as president
Former secretary of state for work and pensions describes promoting HR’s impact as ‘crucial’ in light of the scale of change workplaces face
Voodooism is a protected religious belief, tribunal rules
But panel dismisses harassment claim, determining colleague’s ‘voodoo doll’ remark was meant to express her exhaustion rather than being directed at the claimant
Half of HR leaders experience anxiety at least once a week, study reveals
Experts describe the profession as a ‘minefield’, arguing HR is often held accountable for issues which they lack the tools or power to change