Equality & diversity
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Recently published: labour law
Date:
01/11/2008;
The Institute of Employment Rights has published its annual review of labour law.
Recently published: discrimination
Date:
01/11/2008;
The fight against discrimination and the promotion of equality: how to measure progress done, is published by the European Commission.
Reframing diversity: leading the change
Date:
01/10/2008;
Author:
Gillian Shapiro
Recent research – Reframing diversity – suggests that the “business case” for diversity will not succeed unless diversity makes a positive contribution to the core objectives of the business. Instead of diversity “champions”, the focus should be on executive diversity leaders. Gillian Shapiro explains the practical implications of the research.
Diary: Trevor Phillips - conflict of interest
Sub Topic(s):
Equality and Human Rights Commission;
Date:
01/10/2008;
Author:
Michael Rubenstein
Regular readers of this column will know our concerns about the potential conflict of interest between Trevor Phillips’ role as chair of the EHRC and the equality and diversity consultancy company he has established, Equate (EOR 179). The following statement has now appeared on the Equate website under the heading “Conflict of interest”.
Public Service Agreement for Equalities Office
Date:
01/10/2008;
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has published the first public service agreement (PSA) specifically on equality.
Government seeks help with Equality Bill
Date:
01/10/2008;
Senior figures from the equalities field, business and trade unions have been recruited to a new group that will provide strategic advice and support to the Government on the Equality Bill and its accompanying non-legislative measures.
National equality panel lacks disability expertise
Date:
01/10/2008;
The membership of the new National Equality Panel has been criticised for its lack of disability expertise. The Employers’ Forum on Disability (EFD) warns that the panel must include the experiences of disabled people and employers if it is to tackle inequality.
CEOs critical to diversity change
Sub Topic(s):
policies/best practice;
Date:
01/10/2008;
Chief Executive Officer commitment and communication are critical to the success of a company’s diversity initiatives, confirms new research conducted byORC Worldwide, a global human resource management and consulting company.
Advertise business benefits of diversity
Sub Topic(s):
diversity;
Date:
01/10/2008;
More needs to be done to promote a better understanding of the business case for diversity, claims the CIPD. Research from the HR body shows that only a minority of businesses are embedding diversity into their business goals and just 30% have a budget for diversity management.
In September's issue (EOR 180) ...
Date:
01/09/2008;
Author:
Kate Godwin
In the first feature of this issue dedicated to gender equality, Karon Monaghan QC takes a critical look at the gender and ethnic composition of the legal profession and judiciary. Our second feature outlines the work that West Midlands Police has done to improve female representation in male-dominated specialist roles. The second part of our annual compensation survey focuses on awards made in cases of sex and race discrimination and multiple discrimination claims.
Equality Bill: Government response to the consultation
Date:
01/09/2008;
Author:
Michael Rubenstein
The Government's response to the Discrimination Law Review consultation sets out in detail what will be in, and what will not be in, the Equality Bill. Michael Rubenstein reports.
Diversity in the judiciary: where we are and why it matters
Date:
01/09/2008;
Author:
Karon Monaghan
Karon Monaghan QC looks at a perennial concern for equality practitioners - the gender and ethnic composition of the legal profession and the judiciary.
West Midlands Police: making positive action work
Sub Topic(s):
policies/best practice;
Date:
01/09/2008;
Author:
Carol Foster
West Midlands Police Force has implemented a comprehensive positive action programme to improve female representation in its male-dominated specialist units. Carol Foster details the programme and its successes.
My Month: Will there be an Equality Act?
Date:
01/09/2008;
Author:
Michael Rubenstein
A substantial portion of this month's EOR is devoted once again to the Government's plans for a single Equality Bill. There are now serious doubts, however, whether this long-awaited Bill will ever reach the statute books.
Judiciary vetoes positive discrimination measures
Date:
01/09/2008;
Despite the lack of progress in making the judiciary more diverse, there is little support for positive discrimination measures, finds a parliamentary committee.
Diversity bonus for legal firms
Date:
01/09/2008;
IT giant Microsoft is offering its legal firms a 2% bonus if they hit diversity targets. Firms can opt for one of two ways of measuring their progress on diversity.
Protection for vulnerable workers
Date:
01/09/2008;
The Government has announced a drive to crack down on rogue employers who abuse vulnerable workers.
In August's issue (EOR 179) ...
Date:
01/08/2008;
Author:
Sue Johnstone
The main feature this month is part 1 of our annual compensation awards survey. As well as an overview, we cover compensation awards for disability, age, sexual orientation and religious discrimination. Sex and race discrimination awards and combined jurisdiction are included in part 2 in next month's issue.
Unite the union: equality at work
Date:
01/08/2008;
Author:
Kate Godwin
The new union Unite will be the UK's largest trade union when Amicus and the T&G become fully merged by November 2008. Kate Godwin looks at how the organisation has sought to embed equality in its structures and its approach to organising at the workplace.
More detail on the Equality Bill
Date:
01/08/2008;
Author:
Michael Rubenstein
The Government has published a White Paper setting out the main components of the forthcoming Equality Bill. Michael Rubenstein reports.
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