Addressing Coronavirus-related discrimination at work
-Here are some examples of how Vault Platform is helping employers can protect their staff from racial discrimination related to COVID-19
Coronavirus prompts rise in workplace discrimination
-As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread there has been a worrying rise in racial harassment, bullying, and discrimination in the workplace.
Social media and the rise of workplace activism
-80% of enterprises expect to see a rise in workplace activism, according to the 2019 Future of Work report by…
Trust tech – a new breed of technology for the 21st century
-The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year filed almost 73,000 cases of workplace misconduct – it’s surprising then to…
Weinstein verdict – ushering in a new era of employee empowerment
-It’s been known for some time that the #metoo and #timesup movements would have lasting implications for workplace culture. Two…
Is your organization using NDAs correctly?
-In light of the recent news at Bloomberg LP and the outcome of the Weinstein case, this is an opportunity…
From hush-up to speak-up: NDAs are bad practice
-For decades nondisclosure agreements and forced arbitration have cast a shroud of secrecy over interpersonal misconduct and perhaps helped perpetrators remain in positions of power by effectively silencing complaints.
Diversity on its own is not enough
-The Bank of England’s Executive Director for People and Culture, Lea Paterson, recently warned that intersectionality isn’t spoken of enough…
Why workers don’t report misconduct in the workplace
-Nearly 73,000 charges of workplace misconduct were filed in 2019 – from allegations of retaliation to discrimination and sexual harassment – but most incidents go unreported.
Why trust matters now more than ever: Edelman’s 2020 trust barometer
-Despite a strong global economy, Edelman’s 2020 Trust Barometer reveals that across the four societal institutions that the study measures—government,…
ACAS has released new guidelines on the use of NDAs
-The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has today released new guidance for employers on the use of non-disclosure agreements.…
How do you determine the health of your organizational culture?
-One in seven UK workers is planning on leaving their jobs by July. According to recent data* by Zegami, 18%…
The tech industry is in a diversity crisis – 4 ways to change it
-Diversity in the tech sector is still lagging behind, despite the US tech industry being worth $1.8 trillion dollars and…
Victoria’s not-so-secret fall from grace – 3 major learnings
-This week, it was revealed that a brand once thought to represent femininity for millions of women is in fact…
Why reporting bullying in the workplace matters
-Workplace bullying is defined by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) as the “repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons…
Is your workplace ready for the new decade? 4 ways to make sure it is
-The last few years have seen the #MeToo movement turn from a Twitter storm into the beginning of a seismic…
Sexual harassment is the leading concern for 2020
-Sexual harassment is the leading form of misconduct that should be addressed proactively in the workplace, according to 67% of stakeholders of organizational culture
5 ways of making your office celebrations more inclusive
-The party season is upon us and if you’re still planning your office celebrations, here are a few ways…
Trust and blind faith are not the same
-More than two years after the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements put a global focus on workplace harassment, almost a third…
Open door policies are not speak up cultures
-No one in a position of seniority or with a stakeholding in a company culture would say their organization has…
5 reasons why anonymous hotlines don’t work (and never have)
-While #MeToo started in the headlines, the movement has evolved to become something employers and regulators can no longer ignore…
The ethics of code: Responsible technology
-In the United States, there were 91,503 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges of workplace discrimination in 2016 alone. Given…
Creating and scaling a healthy culture: Be More Human
-Traditionally, the functional aspects of HR – such as recruitment and selection, appraisal, and compensation management – were the main…
Why mental health is a Speak Up issue
-October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. The theme of this year is “40 Seconds of Action”, and aims to…
The window of opportunity to end gender discrimination will not stay open long
-Melinda Gates has pledged $1 billion to support women’s empowerment. One of the key priorities is dismantling the barriers to women’s professional advancement.
Legacy problems need modern solutions
-Some business sectors are steeped in history. Insurance is one of them. The institution known today as Lloyd’s of London…
In a silent culture, misconduct is common
-While celebrity figures serve as champions of societal change, workers the world over are looking to their employers and CEOs…
Does your speaking up process treat you like a human?
-Recently I performed a simple experiment, one that you can easily replicate. I Googled: “harassment reporting at work”. The results…
Three ways to humanize the speaking up process
-Any organization that wants to nurture an environment where employees feel psychologically safe, must build foundations on internal trust
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