13th May, 2008
Diversity & Equality
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09/05/08
TUC calls for action on UK's 1.2m vulnerable female workers
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for action over Britain's vulnerable workers. According to the trade body, there are 1.2 million women in the UK who are trapped in a cycle of read more
TUC calls for action on UK's 1.2m vulnerable female workers
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for action over Britain's vulnerable workers. According to the trade body, there are 1.2 million women in the UK who are trapped in a cycle of read more
07/05/08
'Much remains to be done to stamp out discrimination against women'
Despite sex and race discrimination law having been in place for over three decades, much still remains to be done in order to stamp out discrimination in the work place, an expert has said. read more
'Much remains to be done to stamp out discrimination against women'
Despite sex and race discrimination law having been in place for over three decades, much still remains to be done in order to stamp out discrimination in the work place, an expert has said. read more
28/04/08
Women 'need to be encouraged to consider IT careers'
Female workers need to be encouraged to consider a degree within the IT industry, it has been suggested. Jan Peters, manager of British Computer Society (BCS) Women's Forum, stated that read more
Women 'need to be encouraged to consider IT careers'
Female workers need to be encouraged to consider a degree within the IT industry, it has been suggested. Jan Peters, manager of British Computer Society (BCS) Women's Forum, stated that read more
23/04/08
Bosses' attitude toward pregnant workers "shocking", TUC says
A trade union organisation has slammed research suggesting many bosses still see pregnant employees as an "inconvenience." The Trade Union Council (TUC) criticised employers after read more
Bosses' attitude toward pregnant workers "shocking", TUC says
A trade union organisation has slammed research suggesting many bosses still see pregnant employees as an "inconvenience." The Trade Union Council (TUC) criticised employers after read more
21/04/08
Bosses 'not prepared to hire women wanting to start families'
Many employers in the UK are not prepared to hire female job candidates if they know they intend to start a family, according to new research. Figures produced by the Employment Law read more
Bosses 'not prepared to hire women wanting to start families'
Many employers in the UK are not prepared to hire female job candidates if they know they intend to start a family, according to new research. Figures produced by the Employment Law read more
03/04/08
Pregnant women and new mothers 'face most workplace discrimination'
Among UK employees, new mothers and pregnant women face the most discrimination, according to new research. Entitled Sexism and the City and conducted by the Fawcett Society, the report read more
Pregnant women and new mothers 'face most workplace discrimination'
Among UK employees, new mothers and pregnant women face the most discrimination, according to new research. Entitled Sexism and the City and conducted by the Fawcett Society, the report read more
01/04/08
Female IT employees 'keen to develop political savvy'
Women who work in the IT industry feel inadequate when it comes to office politics, according to new research. Findings produced by networking portal and on online job board womenintechnology.co.uk read more
Female IT employees 'keen to develop political savvy'
Women who work in the IT industry feel inadequate when it comes to office politics, according to new research. Findings produced by networking portal and on online job board womenintechnology.co.uk read more
14/03/08
Motherhood 'creates career barrier'
Taking time off work to have children is causing many women to end up back at the bottom of the career ladder, an expert has claimed. According to Tanya Hine, president of the British read more
Motherhood 'creates career barrier'
Taking time off work to have children is causing many women to end up back at the bottom of the career ladder, an expert has claimed. According to Tanya Hine, president of the British read more
13/03/08
Older workers 'embracing new technology'
Older workers in the UK are becoming competent with new technology and embracing new working methods, according to new research. Figures produced by Lifelong Learning UK indicate that more read more
Older workers 'embracing new technology'
Older workers in the UK are becoming competent with new technology and embracing new working methods, according to new research. Figures produced by Lifelong Learning UK indicate that more read more
12/03/08
Women in their 30s 'hit worst by gender pay gap'
Female workers in their 30s are the worst affected by the gender pay gap, according to new research. Figures produced by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) suggest that the difference between men read more
Women in their 30s 'hit worst by gender pay gap'
Female workers in their 30s are the worst affected by the gender pay gap, according to new research. Figures produced by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) suggest that the difference between men read more
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Events Update
11/02/08
Tougher Penalties for Hiring Illegal Migrants
The Home Office Border and Immigration Agency, in its effort to tackle illegal immigration, has launched a campaign reminding organisations that the immigration system will be changed from 29 February.
Employers need to be aware of the changes to avoid payment of a civil penalty, of up to £10,000, for employing illegal migrants.
18/01/08
Thousands of Illegal Workers Given NI Numbers
It emerged that more than 6500 illegal immigrants got jobs as security guards, including guarding the Prime Minister's car.
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