Tag Archives: Discrimination
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Future possibilities for same-sex and single parents
Shared motherhood IVF and egg-freezing procedures are opening up options for many same-sex couples and single women wanting to start to a family
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Is Silicon Valley using culture fit to disguise discrimination?
For an industry that prides itself on creativity, its workforce is homogenous. A former techie-turned-writer shares his experience of working as a black employee in Silicon Valley and tells how the technology sector remains out of reach for many under-represented ethnicities
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Why your organisation needs an inclusive language policy
Many organisations are only paying lip service to inclusion, with outdated, discriminatory and inappropriate language often standing in the way of creating a safe and open culture
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Tackling transphobia in the workplace
With discriminatory attitudes to trans people still rife in the workplace, it is vital that business leaders are proactive in making all employees feel comfortable and supported
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Choosing a different career path
A degree from a top university may still be a fast track to the top, but enlightened organisations are beginning to tap a wider talent pool
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Breaking the mould of endemic abuse in media and entertainment
The media and entertainment industry currently faces its biggest shake-up and social awakening since the 1950s studio system ceased grooming stars
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Fighting racial prejudice at work must be a top priority
While headlines scream of sexual harassment and gender discrimination, race is poised to become the major issue in the workplace
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Counting the cost of MS
As well as the personal cost of multiple sclerosis, sufferers may experience discrimination in the workplace resulting in early retirement, as Victoria Fletcher discovers