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What is a Worker
16 Dec 2018
Are you a worker? Sounds a silly question doesn't it? But a landmark case currently being considered by the Court of Appeal revolves around just that issue.
Me2you Movement
16 Dec 2018
It’s over a year now since the #MeToo movement swept across social media in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein allegations. The movement had originally been founded in 2006, but shot to prominence after it was shared as a hashtag as women around the globe revealed their experiences of sexual assault, harassment and abuse at the hands of men. More than 12 months on, it’s fair to say the issue has fixed itself firmly on the social and political agenda. But that does not mean that the problem has gone away. Far from it in fact. An Everyday Sexism and TUC survey earlier this year found that 52 per cent of women say they have suffered some form of sexual harassment at work. It’s almost too depressing a figure to contemplate. Add to it the fact that around half the women who reported an incident said their employer took no action and you can see just how deeply ingrained the problem seems to be.
Looking forward to this year’s office Christmas party? Of course you are. It’s a great chance to let your hair down, get to know your colleagues a bit better and build up a bit of team spirit. And if you get the chance to have the odd drink or two into the bargain, so much the better. But here’s a statistic which may just be worth bearing in mind before you unleash yourself fully onto your workmates.
Christmas
10 Nov 2018
Whisper it quietly, but Christmas is fast approaching. I know it barely seems a couple of months since the last festive bash, but offices around the country are already gearing up for the annual Christmas shindig. They can, of course, be great occasions. Run properly they are good for morale, good for breaking down barriers and a chance for your staff to see a slightly more human side of their boss. But run badly, they can turn into an HR and employment disaster area.