The Meaning of ‘Woke’

​It’s been three years since bystander footage went viral of a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a Black man’s neck for more than nine minutes. The ensuing outrage and empathy surrounding... Read more »

Meetings ‘drag on’ if women are involved, says Japan’s Olympics chief

Former Japanese prime minister Yoshiro Mori has apologised for denigrating women with sexist remarks. The post Meetings ‘drag on’ if women are involved, says Japan’s Olympics chief appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

MPs to investigate UK firms’ links with Chinese exploitation of Uyghurs

Clothing brands and government to be investigated by MPs over links with exploitation of oppressed people in China. The post MPs to investigate UK firms’ links with Chinese exploitation of Uyghurs appeared... Read more »

EY to appeal against $11m gold whistleblower verdict

EY accountant uncovered money laundering at gold bullion dealer and wins claim against employer. The post EY to appeal against $11m gold whistleblower verdict appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Coronavirus: Employers ‘quarantining’ own staff before trade show

Employers are quarantining their own staff as the coronavirus outbreak… The post Coronavirus: Employers ‘quarantining’ own staff before trade show appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Tesco’s China Christmas story reveals modern slavery vulnerability

The vulnerability of UK supermarkets’ supply chains to inhumane labour practices has once again been demonstrated by the news that… The post Tesco’s China Christmas story reveals modern slavery vulnerability appeared first... Read more »

Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo

With legal action hovering over British American Tobacco, and G4S shares being blacklisted by an investment fund, it’s clear that… The post Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo appeared first on... Read more »

FTSE 100 firm faces landmark modern slavery legal challenge

Legal challenge over child labour used on farms in Malawi hangs over British American Tobacco. The post FTSE 100 firm faces landmark modern slavery legal challenge appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Gig workers should be able to form unions, says EU commissioner

The European Union’s competition commissioner has said that gig workers should be able to “team up” to form unions. The post Gig workers should be able to form unions, says EU commissioner... Read more »

Worker exploitation commonplace in supermarket supply chains

Poor pay, exploitative working conditions and human rights abuses are commonplace in the supply chains for major supermarkets The post Worker exploitation commonplace in supermarket supply chains appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »