Smile…it’s World Happy Day! Smile. World Happy Day, is a reason to be cheerful despite what may be going on in some darker corners of the world. To celebrate thousands of people will try to spread a little good cheer by sharing their views on Happy, a short movie examination of the emotion from Oscar…
A smile and kind words makes work a better place
A smile is all it takes to make the work place better, according to a new study. Someone just being nice with a smile and a few kind words is enough to improve the way many people feel, says the Feel Good Factor Index published by PruHealth. Although spending time with family and friends ranks…
New discrimination help service
Extra help is on the way for people suffering discrimination in the form of a new government advice service. The Equality Advisory and Support Service will give advice and support focussing on helping the vulnerable and disadvantaged to find early and informal solutions to their problems without recourse to legal action. The free service will…
Give your views on how equality is working
Equality and diversity managers have their chance to influence government policy as part of David Cameron’s red tape challenge to slimline bureaucracy. The government is seeking views on how equality legislation is working – and what, if anything, can be changed to improve the law. The Equality Act 2010 is umbrella legislation that replaced…
BBC slammed for diversity failings
The BBC needs to switch on to the real world instead of portraying Christians as ‘derogatory stereotypes’ and marginalising older women. This indictment of the broadcaster’s diversity policy is even more damning as the main critics are viewers and the BBC’s staff. Many believe the organisation goes too far in representing minority views, with positive…
Dual discrimination rules scrapped in Budget
Dual discrimination rules scrapped in Budget Scrapping dual discrimination rules was among a raft of measures to cut red tape for business announced in the 2011 Budget by Chancellor George Osborne. The rules were introduced by the Equality Act 2010 but remained on the statute book waiting to start on April 6. Dual discrimination regulations…
Spending cuts spark equality act challenges
Spending cuts spark equality act challenges Council spending cuts that impact on minority or disadvantaged groups may face diversity law challenges from special-interest groups. Lawyers from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) have already demanded equality assessment papers from councillors in Stoke-on-Trent in a row over scrapping a £13,600 a year subsidy. The…
May signposts public sector diversity audit u-turn
May signpost public sector diversity audit u-turn Equalities Minister Theresa May has backtracked on proposals to audit public sector workers on personal issues like sexuality, disability and religion. She has published a written statement in Parliament suggesting the plan to ask around 27,000 public sector organisations, including schools, police and councils is under revision. Although…