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CIPD calls for the right to bereavement leave and pay to be extended

Professional body for Human Resources highlights the need for bereavement leave to be extended in the wake of the pandemic

Is COVID-19 helping to fight racism in the United States?

Korn Ferry’s Andrés Tapia says the pandemic, as horrible as it has been, may be creating conditions that make people care more about racism.

Will Pay Be Restored? Fingers Crossed

A new Korn Ferry survey shows leaders are optimistic that they won’t have to keep reducing worker pay—and may even be able to restore it.

How to support staff wellbeing and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to take its toll, Lawyer Francesca Mundy shares how to support staff wellbeing and mental health

The diversity dilemma of COVID-19: why diversity and inclusion is more important than ever

Diversity and inclusion haven’t disappeared during the pandemic, so businesses shouldn’t be excused for thinking it.

Has the progress on the gender pay gap been lost?

A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has unearthed worrying truths about the gender pay gap during the lockdown.

How to stand out as a business leader during a crisis

Leadership isn’t an easy job at the best of times, but during a crisis, it’s the ultimate test for any business leader.

How to support employees’ return to work after lockdown is lifted

Some employees may not want to return to work once the COVID-19 lockdown is eased. But how to support the mental health of those who do?

Helping disabled employees to work during the coronavirus lockdown

How do you make adjustments to enable disabled employees to work from home? The Business Disability Forum has the answers.

No, I don’t want to go back to the ‘pre-COVID-19 normal’!

We all talk about longing to go back to the pre-COVID-19 normal, but the truth is – we shouldn’t, says Zara Nanu, CEO of Gapsquare.