If we have learned one thing from 2021 (and indeed 2020 before it), it is that we never know what is around the corner. Whilst some things in the employment…
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At the UN COP26 summit held in Glasgow, Rishi Sunak announced plans for the UK to become a net zero financial centre. In this article, we summarise the key pledges
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Investor interest in sexual harassment as an issue relevant to corporate governance and shareholder value has seen a significant upward trend for a number of years following the #metoo movement.
Investigations into sexual harassment a key ingredient for investors Read More »
In recent months, we have seen the subject of the menopause catapulted into the limelight with an Oscar winning Netflix documentary (“Period. End of Sentence”), Davina McCall, Penny Lancaster and
Breaking the stigma: Steps to create a menopause-friendly workplace Read More »
In recent months, The Fawcett Society published a highly detailed report “Tackling sexual harassment in the workplace” with recommendations for employers. This report, which contains genuinely useful and practical suggestions
Fawcett Society Report: tackling sexual harassment in the workplace Read More »
We are now nearing the end of Black History Month 2021, a month dedicated to acknowledging the accomplishments, contributions and experiences of Black British people in the UK. Arguably, it
All year-round Black History: practical steps to achieving diversity Read More »
I recently attended a talk by Dr Eliza Filby, a generational expert, on working in an intergenerational workplace. It was a fascinating insight into how our age and generation can shape
Managing intergenerational differences and age diversity in the workplace Read More »
Businesses can often be seen as being traditional in their outlook and old fashioned when embracing new ideas and technology. However, in my experience that reputation is not generally correct.
The rise and rise of entrepreneurship in family owned businesses Read More »
We are all so used to seeing covid-related statistics that it feels very 2019 to think about anything else. However, the gender pay gap reporting requirements have not gone anywhere
Gender Pay Gap Reporting: what is it and how to narrow it Read More »
In May of this year, I returned to the Farrer & Co employment team following a period of maternity leave. My son was born at the end of March 2020
