At a time when many organisations are looking to increase diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace, new data reveals that more than one in five (22%) people in the UK have faced discrimination in the workplace because of their identity – the equivalent of 7.3 million employees. Investigating Intersectionality, a new report from global research experts Savanta, based on research amongst nearly 5,000 consumers across the US and …
Well-being issues severely or significantly compromise the ability to function at work for over a quarter (26.4%) of overseas employees with wellbeing concerns, according to data released today by Towergate Health & Protection. The figures are from one of Towergate Health & Protection’s leading global employee assistance programme (EAP) providers that look after over 6.5 million employees worldwide. 54.5% of employees in Africa who contacted the service said their ability …
Some of the brightest minds in the technologies of the future have been unusually vocal about the potential dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with concerns ranging from simple job losses to world domination by heartless robots intent on wiping out mankind. Others are more sanguine, pointing to profound benefits in sectors such as transportation, healthcare, finance and manufacturing, with a recent PwC report suggesting AI could add $15.7 trillion to …
New data reveals the significant toll of wellbeing concerns on work performance among overseas employees.
A recent report has shown DEI to be of “very important” or “somewhat important” value to overall business strategy. What does this mean for HR?
A recent report has unveiled alarming statistics about workplace discrimination in the UK, with a staggering 7.3 million adults having faced discrimination due to their identity.