Discrimination Archives

23 Nov 18

Gender Pay Gap

A recent survey from the Equality and Human Rights Commission reveals that almost two-thirds of women (61%) when applying for a job, take an employer’s gender pay gap into account. Over half of those women express that a gender pay gap would lower their motivation and commitment to the employer and that they would also be less likely to recommend the employer.

20 Sep 18

Discriminatory questions in job interviews

UK employers keep breaking the law by asking this question to potential employees! Employers are asking illegal and discriminatory questions in job interviews, a study by Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) has revealed. When you are applying for a job, your plans for your personal life or your body should not matter. This is why there […]

14 Jun 18

Workplace banter – when it goes too far

Most people would agree that banter in the workplace is generally healthy, normal and fun. But there is also a very fine dividing line between what is viewed as banter and what could be viewed as harassment.It can be very difficult to judge and even more difficult for employers to manage. When it goes wrong, […]