Gender critical beliefs protected in high profile case
Head of Public Policy, Ben Willmott, discusses the recent ruling on gender critical beliefs.
28 Jun 2021
CIPD Voice - Issue 29
In this issue of CIPD Voice, our policy experts consider how well organisations have looked after people’s health and wellbeing during COVID-19, including the extension of statutory bereavement leave and pay and whether there is a case for a permanent furlough scheme. We also explore the reasons behind the reduction in skills investment and labour shortages during the pandemic, the public policy decisions being made in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the recent ruling on gender critical beliefs.
Issue 29
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COVID-19: How well have organisations looked after people's health and wellbeing
In this issue of CIPD Voice, Rachel Suff discusses the CIPD's latest Health and Wellbeing at Work Survey, in partnership with Simplyhealth. The article reflects on why wellbeing should be a key element for boardroom agendas, the impact COVID-19 has had on employees mental health, and the need for more support for line managers to do their jobs effectively.
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Policy position on employer salary advance schemes
Charles Cotton’s CIPD Voice article looks at the issue of financial wellbeing and assesses the pros and cons of Employer Salary Advance Schemes (ESAS).
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Now is the time to extend statutory bereavement leave and pay
In their joint article, Claire McCartney and Lucy Herd, Jack's Mother and prominent campaigner for Jack's Law, discuss the importance of extending statutory bereavement leave and pay for employees experiencing the loss of a close family member and ask what employers can do to best support them.
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Is there a case for a permanent furlough scheme?
Jon Boys investigates the case of whether the UK should have a permanent furlough scheme, even after COVID-19.
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One election down, one to go- what does it mean for CIPD members?
In his latest CIPD Voice article, Marek Zemanik discusses the public policy decisions being made in Scotland and Northern Ireland and how people professionals can get involved to help shape the future world of work.
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COVID-19 has reduced investment in skills and learning but also prompted organisations to be more future focused
Lizzie Crowley examines the results from CIPD’s Learning and Skills at Work Survey 2021, and discusses how the world of work will change after the pandemic.
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The curious tale of labour shortages during a pandemic
Gerwyn Davies analyses the findings from CIPD’s Spring Labour Market Outlook – specifically looking at how we can increase recruitment and retention of young people in the labour market, who have been most affected by the pandemic.
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