LEADERSHIP MATTERS

As Black History Month UK 2026 draws to a close, Fair Play Talks celebrates 100 Black changemakers who are opening doors, challenging inequality and creating opportunities for others

Employers must take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment from 30 October 2026. The EHRC outlines eight actions to protect workers.

Why clear boundaries, employee involvement and visible safeguards are essential to building trust in AI at work.

Four in 10 employees say CEOs are not transparent enough about how AI will affect their jobs and careers, while a major trust gap persists.

Practical ways employers can reduce everyday barriers, improve communication and make work more sustainable for neurodivergent employees.

Nearly half of mid-sized companies lack clear leadership over how employees and AI work together, while HR is sidelined from key AI decisions, research finds.

Nine in 10 UK employees have access to workplace mental health support, yet only 37% would use it as career fears, stigma and confidentiality concerns hold workers back.

New research reveals which jobs and tasks are seeing the biggest impact from AI and automation, with software, office and sales roles among the most exposed.

Just 32% of employees believe their organisation recognises their potential for more senior roles, as new analysis warns traditional succession planning may be overlooking future leaders already inside the business.

Four in five disabled young people expect disability-related barriers when looking for work, while just 35% feel positive about their employment prospects, reveals research.