Workplace banter costs firm £15,000 in discrimination claim

A manager who was called a homophobic slur during workplace “banter” has won £15,400 in a discrimination claim. Mandy Fleming, who was manager for 25 years at refurbishment specialist McGill, was told employees should sit “boy-girl-boy-girl” in the office, although the majority of employees, she said, were female. When Fleming asked a male colleague if she would be sitting near a female colleague in December 2021, he laughed and said: “You dykes sit at the top,” the tribun...

10 Effective Safety Leadership Skills

Effective safety leadership is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Safety Leaders play a pivotal role in promoting a culture of safety , preventing accidents, and protecting employees from harm.

Here are ten essential safety leadership skills;

1. Commitment To Safety:

Commitment to safety is the foundational element of effective safety leadership. It involves leaders demonstrating a genuine ...