In today’s world, enabling employees and stakeholders to safely voice concerns through formal and informal channels – and having the infrastructure in place to hear and deal with those concerns – is a cornerstone of good governance, is at the heart of a healthy culture, and can help employers to mitigate the risks arising from workplace activism. Find out more about the importance of having suitable whistleblowing, speak up and listen up arrangements on our dedicated “ListenUp!” webpage.
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Workplace activism is increasingly becoming a defining feature of the workplace – particularly for the tech sector which has been fertile ground for cases of high-profile activism over the years. Read more about this and other issues impacting the tech sector in our mid-year update.
26 January 2023 //
As workers continue to re-evaluate their perspectives on work in a post-pandemic world, the phenomenon of “quiet quitting” has emerged. But what is it and what are the key legal issues for employers?
9 January 2023 //
We predict the key developments and issues to watch out for in 2023 for businesses operating in the UK, UK listed companies and the financial services sector.
19 December 2022 //
Achieving a more diverse and inclusive financial services industry is a key ESG priority for the FCA. What progress have firms made?
6 December 2022 //
Three years after proposing a policy of making flexible working the default for all jobs, the government has set out its plans for a new flexible working regime.
14 November 2022 //
This year’s Female FTSE Board Report acts as a stark reminder that whilst there are more women in boardrooms than ever before, there is a long road ahead to achieving gender parity.
18 October 2022 //
Over the last few years, women’s health issues such as the menopause have gradually worked their way into the spotlight. On Menopause Awareness Day, we reflect on progress over the last year and look to the future.
3 October 2022 //
Under the Retained EU Law Bill, EU-derived legislation is set to disappear from the UK statute books by December 2023. What does this mean for employment law?
28 September 2022 //
Whilst employment tribunals are not currently required to record and provide transcripts of proceedings, is the tide slowly turning?
8 September 2022 //
With almost 2 million people suffering from long Covid, employers need to understand its impact and what obligations they have to avoid the risk of discrimination.