Upcoming immigration changes: what to look out for from October 2019
Laura Devine Immigration look at some of the most notable immigration changes which are expected to become effective from 1 and 6 October 2019. Read more…
LGBTIQ+ mental health at work
Workplaces can be particularly difficult environments for LGBTIQ+ people to maintain good mental health if there is discriminatory behaviour, conscious or unconscious bias, or a culture where staff feel that they have to lie or hide their true selves. We also know that stress can have a detrimental effect on our wellbeing, leading to increased rates of sickness absence. Findings from our Workplace Wellbeing Index, a benchmark of best mental health policy and practice, show that a staggering 50% of LGBTIQ+ employees said that work is the biggest factor contributing to their poor mental health. So how can employers support LGBTIQ+ mental health in the workplace? Read more…
OneTrust are official sponsors of the GDPR Employee Data Conference for Employers
OneTrust is the #1 most widely used privacy, security and third-party risk technology platform trusted by more than 3,000 companies to comply with the CCPA, GDPR, ISO27001 and hundreds of the world’s privacy and security laws. OneTrust's three primary offerings include OneTrust Privacy Management Software, OneTrust PreferenceChoice™ consent and preference management software and OneTrust Vendorpedia™ third-party risk management software and vendor risk exchange. Read more…
DP and HR – Getting data protection right for employees (guest blog, Protecture)
Data privacy experts 'Protecture' talk about the main concerns for HR and GDPR. "One way of demonstrating the value that you place on your workforce – volunteers as well as staff – is by keeping the personal information that they share with you safe, secure and confidential. If you’re not fully convinced by that argument, this is a friendly reminder that the obligations and rights set out in the GDPR and the DPA 2018 apply to staff personal data as much as to your customers, supporters and other stakeholders. The risks of getting it wrong can be costly." Read the full article. Read more…
3 key take-aways for employers from Pinsent Masons: 2nd Annual Pay Gap Reporting Conference
Pinsent Masons produced this event round-up following BFI's 2nd Annual Pay Gap Reporting Conferenece. The fair pay agenda is here to stay and is only going to expand in the next few years. Pay transparency has become a global issue, with other countries also introducing legislation to monitor and tackle pay gaps. As reporting requirements become more prolific, this topic will become increasingly important to global organisations. Here are the 3 key take-aways... Read more…