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Prioritising diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Meena Chander, founder of This Is Us Conference, discusses Gen Z attitudes towards diversity in the workplace and why it will be integral for businesses moving forwards.
How can government and businesses better promote the digital skills agenda?
Fred Flack, Head of Talent Academy at CloudStratex, is actively working to turn young job seekers into IT professionals, as well as upskill existing specialists. Here, he explores how government and businesses can better promote the digital skills agenda.
Recognising the opportunity for positive change after COVID-19
Here, Nicholas Morgan from PLACEmaking discusses how the aftermath of COVID-19 will fundamentally alter perceptions of work, and why businesses should use this as an opportunity for positive change in the workplace.
Let’s talk gender diversity in tech this Women’s Equality Day
This Women’s Equality Day, we speak to seven technology professionals on their experiences with gender equality in the workplace and advise organisations on how they can provide an inclusive working environment.
Experts discuss what the post-lockdown workplace will look like
Here, some experts discuss how the "new normal" will look for the post-lockdown workplace.
Natural hair discrimination still limits opportunities for Black women
New research confirms that Black women continue to face natural hair discrimination, making Black women with straightened hair more likely to get hired.
Can workplace diversity change discussions around the dinner table?
Toby Mildon discusses how workplace diversity could influence the way that individuals perceive minority groups, via dinner table conversations.
Extinguishing workplace conflict within a virtual team
David Liddle, CEO of The TCM Group, and author of the CIPD/Kogan Page book ‘Managing Conflict: A Practical Guide to Resolution in the Workplace', highlights the signs of conflict in your virtual team and offers some tips about what managers should be doing to avoid conflict arising.
Technology skills and the future of work
Fred Flack, Head of Talent Academy at CloudStratex, discusses how the UK labour force recognises the need for technology skills in future workforces.
COVID data protection in the UK, Denmark, Italy and Mexico
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, organisations are taking various preventive measures to prevent the spread of the virus. In the second of a series of articles, member firms of Ius Laboris, give a view from Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy and Mexico on the data protection implications for these measures.
Data protection implications of COVID-19 preventive measures
Member firms of Ius Laboris, give a view from Belgium, France and Germany on the data protection implications of the preventive measures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Flexible working: Ushering in a new digital revolution
In this flexible working focus, Professor Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis focuses our thoughts on how the global health crisis is impacting the way businesses have shifted their professional activities, ushering in a new digital revolution.
Developments and issues of GDPR two years on
Partner, Julian Hayes and Legal Assistant, Guevara Leacock of BCL Solicitors LLP, examine the developments and issues of GDPR two years on, highlighting what still needs to be done.
Will flexible working be a new reality come September?
Han Son Lee, Founder of Daddilife, discusses how parents need to prepare themselves now for what might be the future of flexible working for the foreseeable future.
What can we expect for the future of remote working ahead of 1st August?
Pete Braithwaite, COO at Kit Online, explains what we can expect for the future of remote working ahead of the 1st August when employers will legally be allowed to ask staff to come back into the office.
The implications of ‘working from home’ overseas
Member firms of Ius Laboris, examine the various issues, such as tax, social security, immigration and the employment implications employers should consider before agreeing to an employee’s request to work from home when ‘home’ is not in the UK.
Why remote learning can power your business
Sean Farrington, SVP EMEA, Pluralsight, discusses why remote learning can power businesses today and in the future.
How can your business adapt to a post-COVID world?
John Murphy, Senior Vice President, Products, EDB reflects on the impact of COVID-19, including the shift in business practices and the renewed attention to what is really important.
Get comfortable with the uncomfortable: Talking about race can be difficult
Toby Mildon explains how talking about race can be difficult but overwhelmingly necessary in the era of #BlackLivesMatter and ongoing police brutality.
Employment law: What do employers need to know before employees return to work?
Karen Holden, Founder of A City Law Firm, discusses the employment law issues facing employers and what policies should be put in place to protect employee welfare before they return to work.
