What is Assembly Bill 5? Holiday and sick pay for gig economy workers
The new bill passed by lawmakers in California paves the way for gig economy workers to enjoy the…
Workplace Inequality
Video game association launches UK’s first ever workplace diversity census
04 Sep 19The survey to be conducted by UKIE and two UK universities will give gaming studios an idea of…
Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook among nearly 200 CEOs calling on US corporations to swap profits for a ‘better society’
20 Aug 19Customer and employee concerns should be as important as those of shareholders, according to a new statement from…
Have the top UK companies made improvements to their gender pay gap?
04 Apr 19With the deadline for posting company gender pay gaps reports looming, the figures from UK's top employers reveal…
Google faces backlash from LGBTQ activists over ‘conversion therapy’ app
28 Mar 19A LGBTQ rights group has suspended Google from its equality rankings until it removes the gay "conversion therapy"…
The difference between diversity and inclusion in the workplace – and why it matters
05 Mar 19Gartner analyst Debra Logan says that diversity focuses on variety, but inclusion creates an emphasis on unity within…
How to increase diversity in tech: Top tips from UK Tech Talent Charter
17 Jan 19The Tech Talent Charter has released a report with several recommendations for businesses in the UK, concerning how…
Good Work Plan: How workers rights reforms affect zero-hours contracts and ‘gig economy’
17 Dec 18Business Secretary Greg Clark has unveiled the UK government's Good Work Plan, which addresses workers' rights in the…
First trade union for video game workers launched to tackle ‘crunch’ culture
17 Dec 18The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain has partnered with Game Workers Unite to create the first UK…
Gender diversity in the workplace at Microsoft Future Decoded 2018
31 Oct 18The question of how to make businesses more diverse and inclusive was front and centre on day one…