Archive for October 2022
Beauty Bias In The Workplace: Does It Exist, And What Does It Mean For The Rest Of Us?
It probably comes as no surprise that attractive people experience a fair few advantages in life. They’re often viewed as more trustworthy and honest, experience greater levels of confidence, and – naturally – tend to have little trouble finding romantic partners. What you might not realise, however, is that these advantages also transfer to the…
Read MoreTalking About Race At Work: Why It Matters, And How To Start
It’s not uncommon to hear people refer to themselves as ‘colourblind’ when it comes to race. What they mean, of course, is that they simply don’t notice another person’s skin colour or ethnicity, and that it plays no role in their decision-making. In fact, this well-meaning ideology dominated our society’s approach to inclusion and diversity…
Read MoreIR35 Change Is Coming: What Does It Mean For Employers And The Interim Market?
On 17th October, the new chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the government will not be changing the IR35 rules after all. We know this U-turn, coming less than a month after the original announcement by Kwasi Kwarteng, will be disappointing to many contractors and clients. We will continue to support our candidates and our clients…
Read MoreMBCC Awards 2022: An Interview With Dr Tru Powell
Every year, the Multicultural Business and Community Champions Awards celebrates the achievements of unsung heroes throughout the UK, and the selfless work they do in going above and beyond to help others. As Emerald Sponsors of this year’s awards, we spoke with organiser Dr Tru Powell to hear more about the origin of the event,…
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