While some accents relate to race (a protected characteristic), within the UK there are large regional variations. Should these also be protected?

What are the pros and cons of using voice assistants in the recruitment process?

You can have all the policies, procedures and good intentions in the world, but if they are not put into practice and reviewed on a regular basis, how can they be considered genuine?

The UK legal framework around discrimination and harassment has come under scrutiny, as industry bodies have called for the government and employers to do more

Many working rights are derived from EU law, but these could be scrapped or changed after the UK leaves the Union

Job losses on the high street rose in 2019, with 945 more employees being let go than in 2018, an ABC Finance report shows

When it comes to sexual harassment allegations businesses are slow to embrace restorative solutions

What do employers need to be aware of as they enter the new year?

While Acas guidance sets out the rules, there are some aspects where a more relaxed approach is best practice

Tougher action is required if harassment is to be stamped out of the workplace, according to guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Happiness and productivity influence each other, and can be easily boosted by training our brains to see risk and uncertainty differently

Research suggests more than one in three employers are not supporting EU workers with their settled status applications