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The continuing challenge of disability discrimination in the workplace

Disability discrimination has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sources of workplace disputes, according to new analysis of ACAS data by law firm Nockolds. This rise reflects both a broader recognition of conditions such as …

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Unite survey reveals pervasive culture of sexual harassment

A major survey by trade union Unite has revealed that sexual harassment remains a pervasive and often repeated reality for many women in UK workplaces. Experiences range from offensive comments, crude jokes and unwanted remarks …

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Royal Economic Society calls for greater inclusivity

A recent survey by the Royal Economic Society (RES) highlights ongoing issues of discrimination and unfair treatment within UK academic economics. Many respondents have experienced or witnessed such behaviour, often involving senior colleagues, with most …

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Review exposes culture of silence

An independent review by Niche Health and Social Care Consulting revealed that staff at University Hospitals Sussex, currently under police investigation into at least 90 deaths, feared career reprisals for raising concerns. The report described …

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Digital dangers from within: employee behaviour and cyber risk

Recent research by cybersecurity firm CyberArk has shed light on growing internal vulnerabilities within organisations, driven by employee behaviour, which could jeopardise organisational security. Nearly half (49%) of employees admitted to knowingly posting content on …

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Urgent action needed as survey highlights persistent ableism at work

A recent Trade Union Congress (TUC) survey has brought to light the pervasive discrimination disabled workers continue to face in UK workplaces. The survey found that 39% of disabled workers in the UK have faced …

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