Fyne Times Gay and Lesbian Magazine, UK
When is a staff support network not a staff support network? When they’re SPECTRUM!
SPECTRUM is the LGBT staff support network for the Home Office and Paul Bradley, the Chair, informs us that the effects of challenging and supporting the Department to improve its customer service levels can be far reaching.
So what is Spectrum?
SPECTRUM is the LGBT staff support network for the Home Office and it’s agencies and Paul replaced the previous Chair, Debbie Browett at the end of October.
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Birmingham.
The Double-Glazed Glass Ceiling
The Double-Glazed Glass Ceiling is a Stonewall study into the experiences of lesbians and bisexual women in the workplace which reveals that many women identify a real or perceived double disadvantage to being female and out as lesbian/bisexual
A Special Challenge
How do you like to spend your free time? Ever thought you could be making a lot more of it?
Committed to Equality
Hampshire Constabulary is committed to reducing the fear of crime and making public places safer and incidents of a homophobic or transphobic nature are unacceptable and will not be tolerated
I’m sorry, we are going to have to let you go.
Redundancy has become one of the most feared words in the workplace. Before the credit crunch, it was a largely voluntary and advantageous concept, but now the recession is in full-flow, the majority of workers live in fear of the chop.
Stonewall - Keep focusing on workplace equality
Margot James, Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party and Baroness Royall, leader of the House of Lords, both used their keynote speeches to highlight that lesbian and gay staff are more productive when fully supported
Joining the Police
Could you join your local police force and make a difference in your community? Gloucestershire Constabulary are currently recruiting for Police Constables. The closing date for completed applications is 12noon, 19th June 2008.
Striving for Equality
Unite is the largest international union in the world with over 2 million members in every kind of workplace from factories and offices to hospitals and universities.
NASUWT
The NASUWT believes that all pupils, students and staff in schools and colleges have a right to learn and work in a safe and secure environment where they feel valued and respected.
The Fire Brigades Union and the birth of LGBT rights
The public they serve respect and admire them for the contribution they make to their communities. The public expect the highest standards from those within the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), and are inspired by how the Service and its employees work.
GMB - The General Union for Britain
The GMB Trade Union recognises the importance of working with diverse groups of people and driving an equality and diversity agenda forward.
News from the Gwent Police Gay Support Network
Gwent Police Gay Support Network (GPGSN) was founded in 2003 by PCs Julie Parker and Karen Crimmins. Since then, it has continued to flourish and increase its membership and is currently being relaunched.
The New Sexism
When you look at a mature person what do you see? Maybe you notice the wrinkles first or perhaps the old fashioned clothes. What do you think of them? Fyne Times takes a look at the prejudice being labelled 'the new sexism'.
Workers urged to ‘Unite’
Britain’s biggest trade union was has been launched with a “join us to stop exploitation” message to young workers – and the announcement of a major new recognition agreement.
Proud to be Involved
Within Avon and Somerset Probation Area we are confident in our abilities to support staff with their individual needs. So this is what some our of staff have to say about working within our organisation.
Discrimination and Harassment
Over the next few months Fyne Times and Acas will be providing information and guidance for employees on tackling discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Avon and Somerset Probation 25th
Avon and Somerset are delighted to announced that this year they have been recognised by Stonewall
A fair day’s work
In just over seven years, only a fifth of the workforce will be white, able-bodied, male and under 45.
Gay People, Your Business
Stonewall has launched its first guide advising Britain’s four million small businesses how to become more gay-friendly.
The ‘Special’ way to make a difference
People become members of the voluntary sector for a number of reasons; in Martin’s case, joining the Special Constabulary was the opportunity to fulfil a long term ambition. "I had a cousin in the force and we often chatted about what he did, although I had a full-time job it sounded so interesting that I arranged to shadow a special constable on a couple of shifts to see if I would like it.
Introducing Ruskin College
Ruskin College is an independent college based in Oxford that specialises in providing educational opportunities for adults with few or no qualifications. We aim to change the lives of those who need a second chance in education. Ruskin welcomes students who not only want to develop themselves but also want to put something back into society.
SME Equality Project
The Welsh Assembly Government SME Equality Project, provides support to SMEs in developing and maintaining good practice in equal opportunities and creating awareness of the issues regarding equality and diversity in the workplace.
Out @ Work
Do your workmates have the right to know you are gay? Will life be easier for you at work if you come out? If you do want to come out, how of earth do you go about it?
Ambulance Service
What does it take to drive an ambulance? Does being gay get in the way of your job? Exactly how do you get to become a member of the Ambulance service? Lee Taylor has been driving ambulances for around six years. Take a look at his profile and see what the job involves.
Avon and Somerset Probation Area - Leading the way in Probation
We are really pleased to have achieved our position within the Stonewall Equality Index. We are the only Probation Area to feature in this year's index, and that reflects very much on where we are as an organisation.
Go West!
We are Europe's newest capital city and its fastest growing, so whether it's high culture or bar culture you're looking for, Cardiff has something to offer everyone.
Get your foot on the ladder
Every career starts with the first step and it is often this step that is the hardest. Apprenticeships not only make job searching easier, they provide the ultimate in on-the-job training. But where do you start?
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