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EHRC gives priority to tackling sexual harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)  has published its priority themes for 2024/25. Amongst these is “Tackling sexual harassment” with a campaign focussing on the implementation of the positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, …

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CQC says more work required to turn round NHS Trust’s “toxic environment”

A Care Quality Commission (CQC)  report has found that concerns remain over University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust, after the Trust had previously been revealed as having a “toxic environment”. The report says  that …

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BBC overhauls its complaints processes following review

The BBC has committed to develop an overarching framework for its complaints procedures, review how its complaints teams are resourced, and ensure employees have clarity over how to raise a concern, following an external review …

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South Wales Fire and Rescue put under spotlight by comprehensive culture review

An Independent Culture Review of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service commissioned in 2022 as a result of media reports of abusive behaviour has reported.    The review looked at the overall culture in …

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Parliamentary Committee finds women in the music industry face multiple barriers

A report from the Parliamentary women and equalities committee has found that women working in the music industry face limitations in opportunity, a lack of support, gender discrimination and sexual harassment and assault as well …

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Treasury Committee report seeks fundamental cultural change in financial services

The Parliamentary Treasury Committee has published a report into how the Financial Services sector works for women. The inquiry was launched to measure how much financial services has changed since 2018 when a previous Treasury …

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