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Why there’ll be a roaring twenties and why co-operatives are well placed to lead it
A series of technological advancements are converging together, that will dwarf the breakthroughs of all preceding industrial revolutions and impact on the way we live, work and consume, says CEO Rose…
2 years 9 months
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Working towards a more inclusive UK co-operative sector
As I come to end of my first month in post at Co-operatives UK, I’ve been looking closely at our work on diversity, equity and inclusion. There is a long way to go - both to ‘put our own house in…
3 years 1 month
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Why everyone’s talking about co‑operatives
Our new CEO, Rose Marley, shares her reflections on her first week in post.
3 years 2 months
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People are at the heart of co‑ops: A round up of HR in a time of Covid‑19
Covid-19 brought challenges for all businesses and opportunities for some in dealing with increased or reduced demand, managing staff, keeping them safe and sadly, for some, restructure and…
3 years 3 months
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A year that no-one expected
As 2020 comes to a close, it’s safe to say it’s been a year that none of us expected.
3 years 3 months
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Get your finger on the pulse
Pulse surveys are a great way of measuring employee engagement and also finding out what matters to the people within your co-op. This will give you an informed platform to improve your co-op's…
3 years 4 months
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Taking action for diversity, equity and inclusion
We have a responsibility to advocate for and actively effect structural change to make the sectors we support and our own organisation more diverse, equitable and inclusive. We have been too quiet for…
3 years 4 months
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Equity really isn’t fair. It’s so much more than that.
For World Values Day, we invited ChangeOut – who we are working with currently to better understand Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – to contribute some thoughts on one of the co‑operative movement's…
3 years 5 months
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Covid-19 wellbeing tips
As we adapt to the impact of coronavirus, it’s really important to take time to look after yourself and strengthen your resilience.
3 years 5 months
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The value of organisational values
If you look at your mission and vision over the last year, what values have you demonstrated? How have you demonstrated them? And which values fell by the wayside?
3 years 8 months
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Co‑operative culture of kindness
A culture of kindness makes for happier, more energetic and more collaborative people.
3 years 8 months
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Employment tribunals: Would you know what to expect if things went wrong?
As co-ops we're all keen to develop great working relationships within our teams, but sometimes things just don't work out. Would you know what to expect if things went wrong?
3 years 8 months
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Gender pay gap reporting
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has announced that the reporting deadline for this year’s gender pay gap reports has been suspended.
3 years 11 months
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Statutory Parental Bereavement Leave
We have watched with interest over the last three years as the proposal for statutory parental bereavement leave progressed from a private member’s bill and into law.
3 years 11 months
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EHRC guidance on preventing sexual harassment at work
Understand the latest guidance on preventing sexual harassment at work.
3 years 11 months
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Statutory pay increases April 2020
New rates of statutory pay have now come into effect.
3 years 11 months