Research perspectives

Research perspectives

Bullying and sexual harassment rife in the legal profession in the UK – and worldwide

As part of a global survey in 2018 on bullying and sexual harassment in the legal profession, the International Bar Association (IBA) sought the views of 7,000 individuals from 135 countries across a spectrum of …

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Most LGBT employees have been sexually harassed at work, research finds

Research by the TUC has found that nearly seven in 10 (68%) LGBT workers have been sexually harassed at work. Its report, which claims to be the first major study into LGBT sexual harassment at …

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Prison disciplinary record revealed

The Guardian newspaper has found that nearly 2,700 prison staff in England and Wales were disciplined between 2013 and 2018. Data from a Freedom of Information request revealed that more than a third of prison …

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Research shows employees want workplace physical contact reduced – and more guidance

Almost half (42%) of UK workers would like an outright ban on some physical interactions in the workplace, from kissing (27%) to hugs (15%), according to research from Totaljobs. The research found that three-quarters (76%) …

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BBC investigation claims Universities use NDAs to cover up harassment and sexual misconduct

A BBC investigation has found that UK Universities have spent at least £87m on some 4,000 Settlement Agreements over the past two years. This was based on a Freedom of Information request to which 96 …

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TUC survey highlights continuing racism at work

A Racism Ruins Lives study, based on a survey carried out by the TUC, has found that racism remains a major issue in working life in the UK. A majority (65%) of the 5,000 black, asian and …

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