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The Future of Work is Legal
NEWS The Future of Work Is Legal: Why People Strategy Demands Global Expertise The World Economic Forum’s new Chief People Officers Outlook makes one thing clear:People strategy is now business strategy. From AI-driven change to shifting expectations around wellbeing, skills, and inclusion, the report highlights the urgent need for companies to be future-focused. But here’s the challenge: global rules, employment laws, and policy frameworks don’t
People & Policies
NEWS As of 6 April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave) 2023 came into effect, introducing vital new rights for working parents whose newborns require specialist hospital care. This legislation allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid neonatal leave—on top of other parental entitlements—if their baby is admitted to hospital within the first 28 days of life and receives care for at least seven
DEI – A Tale of Two Countries
NEWS New DEI Guidance in the US On March 19, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a press release and new technical guidance clarifying their legal position on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) programs. Key takeaways from the Guidance include: DEI is not defined in federal anti-discrimination law. Employment decisions must be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities,
Dyson’s dust-up with overseas workers
NEWS Dyson is a high-profile UK technology company, employing over 14,000 people and operating in more than 80 countries. They originally achieved their success through the production of innovative vacuum cleaners. In a recent decision, the UK Court of Appeal in has allowed 24 migrant workers from Nepal and Bangladesh to proceed with claims against Dyson in the English courts. The workers allege that they
