How your company can support LGBTQ+ at work during Pride Month 2024
Pride month is celebrated in June every year. The UK 2024 LGBTQ+ History Month theme is medicine – here’s how employers can support LGBTQ+ workers and go beyond the rainbow logos.
Ramadan in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
With religious diversity being a significant aspect of modern workplaces, it’s crucial to understand and accommodate religious practices, such as Ramadan, to promote inclusivity and respect for all beliefs.
Direct versus indirect discrimination at work
This article takes you through the distinctions and implications of direct versus indirect discrimination at work. Employers should understand these two forms of discrimination in the workplace, as well as their impact on employees’ rights and company culture.
Hair discrimination in the workplace
In the UK, there have been notable cases of hair discrimination in the workplace, and calls for the 2010 Equality Act to be changed to protect workers from natural hair discrimination.
Drinking alcohol at work: an employer’s guide to alcohol policy
One of the most challenging issues an employer can face is managing an employee who has developed an alcohol problem. Attendance is likely to be affected, and the employee’s quality and volume of work can be negatively impacted by their alcohol dependence. Depending on the severity of the situation, this could create a negative atmosphere […]
New Worker Protection Bill: Employers have to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment
Learn what UK employers need to know about The Worker Protection Bill Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill. It has now received Royal Assent and is due to come into force in 2024. It brings some important changes to the rules about preventing sexual harassment at work.
Further Guidance Supporting Staff Menopause and Menstruation in the Workplace
At Neathouse Partners, we consistently advocate for equality and inclusivity in your workplaces. With this in mind, we want to share the new British standard, BS 30416. This standard is designed to empower your business to effectively support your staff going through menstruation and experiencing symptoms of menopause. Understanding The Impact On Your Employees Both […]
Management of an Ageing Workforce
Business owners in the UK are experiencing the impact of an increasingly ageing population. This shift has societal implications and significantly impacts the business landscape. Read on for insights on managing your experienced and valuable ageing employees effectively. What Do We Mean By An Ageing Workforce? When we refer to an “ageing workforce”, we are […]
The Role of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Best Practices for HR Professionals
The role of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is critical for creating a positive work environment, improving employee engagement, and driving business results. HR professionals play a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and there are several best practices that they can follow to achieve this goal: Develop a comprehensive […]
Pay Transparency – How Employers & Staff Can Benefit From It
As an employer, you want your employees to feel valued, engaged, and motivated to do their best work – and removing the secrecy around pay and compensation is just one way that you can work towards this. Pay transparency has emerged as a powerful tool for promoting greater trust and collaboration in the workplace and […]