Ageing employees could be given advisory responsibility to allow them to extend their working lives and reduce the physical demands placed upon them, it has been suggested.
Pensions Management executive editor Charlie Thomas explained that with the default retirement age due to be scrapped in October 2011, employers could benefit from innovative approaches to utilising older [...]

A stern warning has been sent to the private sector by law firm Pannone LLP to prepare itself for the equality act which comes into force in October. With the abolition of the pay secrecy act, Pannone LLP believes that fresh set of claim of discrimination will occur .
The Act will render such clauses unenforceable, [...]

The BCC has urged businesses to reduce the gender pay gap” align=”right”>The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged businesses to take swift action to ensure they are compliant with equal pay laws, after research showed women are still being paid considerably less than men.
Figures released by the organisation revealed that female workers receive on [...]

The Equality and Human Rights Commission and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today urged small and medium size businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal pay laws.
As part of the Commission’s drive to increase transparency around pay in the workplace, the Commission and the BCC have jointly published a [...]

The departure of significant numbers of migrant workers would leave Britain with a deep skills gap, according to a member of the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
A spokesman for the organisation claimed the arrival of immigrants is often an indicator of a strong economy and expressed concern over home secretary Theresa May's plans to introduce a [...]

As part of the build up to November’s Workplace Equality & Diversity Forum, Sharon Goldie, Dyslexia Specialist & Workplace Consultant at leading assistive technology specialists, iansyst Ltd, explains the importance of offering support to disabled employees and offers some top tips on small steps employers can take to make all the difference.
Employers who are prepared [...]

There are many people who quibble over diversity recruitment. Some argue for advertising in certain minority media and specialist websites. Others call for changes in the law that would allow them to fast-track under-represented groups.

Andrew Tromans, Director of Search & Selection at Waterhouse Consulting Group explains.