Are you a "Cat Woman"? Would you be offended if someone in the workplace referred to you as one?
Challenging gendered language in the workplace -
Language can be a tool for inclusion or a subtle (or not so subtle)...more
After a period of legislative calm, any incoming Labour Government is poised to roll out a comprehensive reform package that would almost certainly keep HR, legal and compliance teams on their toes for the foreseeable future....more
Employee activism is increasingly becoming a focal point within the private equity sector, as employees leverage their voice to influence company policies and practices. This shift towards a more vocal workforce has prompted...more
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How can I support my Muslim colleagues who are fasting during Ramadan? Is it OK to ask them questions?
Working with Muslim colleagues over the years, I have been inspired by the discipline and resilience of those who fast...more
The Government publishes guidance (the Code) on the use of 'fire and rehire' tactics, where employers dismiss and rehire workers, usually on less favourable terms....more
It has been a couple of years since the pandemic restrictions have ended but many employers are still struggling to get their staff back into the workplace for their required percentage of days. This can be the case even when...more
I'd like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land known as Australia. I would also like to pay my respects to Elders past and present.
This is what is known as an Acknowledgement of Country in Australia,...more
Wild horses couldn’t have dragged me to see the new Barbie film. But then I saw that a number of commentators from various quarters in the States were criticising the film for being “woke” and “feminist” and even burning...more
Let’s leave aside the merits of Gary Lineker’s tweet about the Government’s immigration policy. Instead, let’s focus on how an expression of opinion has turned into this controversy....more
Whatever your political persuasion, few could argue that Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand prime minister, has been anything short of a high performer....more
Data appears to be at the centre of everything; from understanding supply chain dynamics, to digital marketing. With its continued focus on becoming a data driven regulator, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) now...more
Would you change your accent to be accepted, or to gain an advantage?
Absolutely! Back in the day when I was a teenager, I endlessly practised a “cockney” accent to get in with a crowd of boys, one of whom had taken my...more
As part of its topic-specific guidance on employment practices and data protection, the ICO has released its draft guidance for monitoring employees at work for consultation. This blog sets out our initial thoughts on the...more
As part of its topic-specific guidance on employment practices and data protection, the ICO has released its draft guidance for monitoring employees at work for consultation. It will remain open until 11 January 2023 for...more
At the start of the Queen’s reign in 1953, workplace discrimination was commonplace and lawful. Today, the personal characteristics of workers such as sexual orientation, religion, gender and pregnancy have statutory...more
I have very little interest in footballers, their wives and girlfriends, or who said what about whom on social or mainstream media....more
Welcome to The Big Think – the thought leadership series from Allen & Overy’s global Employment practice.
Its mission is to think big, think forward and think without boundaries. Members of our international team put...more