Oct 07, 2024 EHRC launches consultation for its updated Code of Practice on discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and public functions By Emma Watt The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on its updated Code of Practice for services, public...
Aug 01, 2024 Making strategy into reality! By Ann Houghton We're enormously proud to officially adopt the Halo Code at Anthony Collins. It's the latest in the many ways we're turning our vision...
Apr 18, 2024 How open should we be?! By Ann Houghton This was a question we asked ourselves when preparing for a panel session about women in leadership. Our answer was that we answer...
Feb 12, 2024 Labour announces plans to extend equal pay rights By Michael Brownlee The Labour Party has announced that, should they win the next election, they would extend the specific equal pay rights, currently...
Jan 22, 2024 New guidance on Public Sector Equality Duty By Sarah Harnett The PSED, or Public Sector Equality Duty, is a set of rules that public authorities in the UK must follow when exercising their functions...
Dec 14, 2023 Are we nearly there yet? By Ann Houghton So, are we nearly at gender equity in law firms yet? Well, in true lawyer style, the answer depends on how you define gender equality. ...
Mar 08, 2023 How does 'Women are from Venus' fit with International Women's Day?! By Ann Houghton OK, so bear with me on this one.... The old saying doesn't immediately sound like one which fits with International Women's Day (IWD). I...
Jan 11, 2023 No medical diagnosis needed for Scottish Gender Recognition Certificates By Hannah Bollard In the run-up to Christmas, you may have seen clips of some tense scenes in the Scottish Parliament as MSPs considered proposed changes...
Oct 11, 2022 Artificial intelligence and equality - some thoughts for employers By Carl Latham The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can harm or...
Sep 28, 2022 Proud to be at pride By Ann Houghton A few weeks ago I wrote about Manchester Pride, with an early disclaimer that I hadn't been to a pride festival myself yet and my...
Aug 25, 2022 GCSE results and how employers can help By Anthony Collins I was concerned to see the headlines this morning about the huge inequality in GCSE results this year. Not only have the results shown...
Aug 25, 2022 'Party as protest' and reflection at Manchester Pride By Ann Houghton I should start by owning up that I haven't been to a pride festival myself... yet. I'm really looking forward to going but in the...