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  • Practical action over performativity: Reforming your Pride efforts

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    Practical action over performativity: Reforming your Pride efforts

    An expert view on moving beyond performative Pride gestures to meaningful LGBTQ+ inclusion. Georgie Williams outlines the risks of pinkwashing and shares practical actions for individuals and employers to support gender and sexuality equality year-round.




















































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Right to work checks for contractors, students & more: key requirements explained

Discover essential guidance on RTW checks for contractors, students, agency staff and more—covering document requirements, timing, and avoiding …

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Right to work checks – requirements and pitfalls

Conducting right to work checks can be a complicated business, with requirements varying depending on factors such as …

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Fixed-term contracts: A risky business for global employers?

Fixed-term contracts may be a popular choice or an exceptional resource. But are they the right choice for …

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What drives, challenges and divides the HR profession?

What does it feel like to work in HR today? We share insights from HR professionals across all levels, …

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Employment Rights Bill essentials: Statutory sick pay eligibility

In the latest part of our series exploring the detail of the Employment Rights Bill, we look at the …

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Who faces the greatest challenges from the Employment Rights Bill?

As the Employment Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law, certain sectors and business types, such as SMEs, …

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Making sense of the Employment Rights Bill: A day in the life of an HR consultancy

Rochelle Murinas, managing director of HR consultancy DJH People and HR Limited, explores the role of HR consultancies …

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Employment Rights Act 2025 implementation timetable: What Royal Assent means for HR

What caused the delays, what happens next, what are the potential implications for HR of the delays, and …

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The Employment Rights Bill will soon receive Royal Assent – are you ready?

With the Employment Rights Bill likely to receive Royal Assent in the coming weeks, Caroline Green talks to a group …

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