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How "The Substance" is challenging industry norms at the Oscars
The Best Picture race at this year’s Academy Awards was one of the most unique and unpredictable in years. Among the nominees were big-budget films like “Wicked” and “Dune: Part Two” and independent films like “Anora” and “Nickel Boys.” While each film brings something different to the category, one is a significant outlier—”The Substance.” “The Substance” (2024) is a horror film directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat.
Lessons I've learned working in customer service
I have always said that I would never be one to work in customer service. From horror stories I’d seen on social media to experiences I’ve had on the customer side of things, I didn’t think that it would be the right fit for me. I consider myself to be a sensitive person, and that isn’t something I’m necessarily ashamed of or want to change. However, I did think it would make it pretty much impossible for me to work with the public on a day-to-day basis.
How "Wicked" is mastering the art of film promotion
Promoting musical films has proven to be a struggle in the past. Most recently, we watched as this year’s “Mean Girls” musical adaptation struggled to find its footing. The film was ambiguously advertised and attempted to avoid the fact that it was a musical. While “Mean Girls” shied away from its origins to craft its promotional plan, the upcoming “Wicked” film, an adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical of the same name, is doing quite the opposite.
The beauty of the sophomore slump
I absolutely adored my freshman year of college. The feeling of gaining the independence I had long hoped for was electric. Everything felt so new, so fresh. I met amazing new friends and grew closer to the ones I already had. Even the challenges I faced were still unexpectedly thrilling to overcome simply because they were new. By the end of the school year, I felt like I was on top of the world. Now, one month into my sophomore year, all that adrenaline has faded. And what have I been left with?
Four ways employers can provide fairness
As many organisations adopt hybrid, flexible and remote working models, how can employers ensure that every single employee is treated evenly and fairly, regardless of where they are based? The ‘Mind the Gap’ report released by our sister company WorkNest – an employment law, HR and health and safety specialist – reveals that 1 in 10 employers are not confident they can offer a level playing field to office-based and home-based employees post-pandemic.
Five HR hurdles for hospitality in 2022
The hospitality sector, while trying to recover from the pandemic, has been hit with a significant shortage of workers. Brexit, combined with the displacement of many people during the COVID crisis, means employers are struggling to fill tens of thousands of vacancies. In addition to these issues, the industry acknowledges the need to ensure it is an attractive proposition for future employees by promoting potential career paths.
Employer considerations in the run up to Christmas
For the best part of 18 months, the country has been told to lockdown — work from home where possible and avoid close contact with others. With the successful roll out of the vaccination scheme and the opening up of the UK once again, many people are keen to get out and about and start adjusting to the ‘new normal’. Indeed, several employers will be keen to encourage socialisation within their workforce to boost morale after such a tough period for everyone.
The war for talent - retention and attraction
The Sunday Times recently reported that there are currently more than a million job vacancies across Britain, the highest on record in a number of industries such as the care sector, construction, finance and even fruit picking. Recruitment is clearly an important and competitive activity for employers at present making it all the more important for lateral thinking and consideration of what employers can offer candidates.
Is unconscious bias everywhere?
The majority of modern-day employers have equality and diversity policies in place and, although the application of these – and their importance – differs from organisation to organisation, the general principles remain. These policies seek to minimise the risk of employees acting in a way that amounts to discrimination or bias in the workplace.
Sexual harassment in work
First established by ‘survivor and activist’ Tarana Burke in 2006, the Me Too movement has continued to gather pace with more people coming to the fore to campaign against sexual harassment. Years on, how are employers ensuring their organisations remain a safe space for workers to do their jobs and progress in their careers?
Should you pay employees who are not vaccinated?
As of 16 August 2021, fully vaccinated employees no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone with Covid-19. Employees who refuse to be vaccinated will therefore become significantly more at risk of having to self-isolate following a notification from NHS Test and Trace or a ‘ping’ from the app.
Face coverings in the workplace
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought many strange and novel challenges for businesses – the wearing of face coverings in the workplace being one of the more physical impacts. However, what are the differences between face masks and face coverings? And what is the latest guidance organisations and employers should be aware of? Face coverings These are mainly intended to protect others rather than the wearer.
Mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations in care homes
Following the Government’s announcement that it intends to require care organisation employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the legislation is expected to be enacted later this year and take effect in October 2021. That means the mandatory vaccination of all employees and workers of CQC-regulated care homes will be required. Additionally, it is expected that individuals will be provided with 16 weeks in which to obtain both doses of the vaccination.
When does TUPE apply?
When a business changes owner, its employees may be protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE). Under TUPE, it is the responsibility of the new employer to take over employment contracts, but what about in the case of ‘service provision changes’, such as where activities cease to be carried out by one employer and move to another firm entirely?
Employees working remotely outside UK
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a seismic shift in the way everyone now works. As employees made the transition from office to home working in March 2020, employers are perhaps receiving more requests from teams to make it more of a permanent feature. And with workforces now equipped with the technology to work from anywhere, organisations may have been privy to colleagues asking to operate from an overseas location.
Meet five women sustaining protest and hope in Minneapolis
Arielle Grant — founder of Render Free, “an alternative workspace and wellness club for self-identified Black and Brown women” in Minneapolis, Minnesota — opens its doors slightly out of breath. “I was just finishing my nails,” she says with a warm, welcoming laugh. Barefoot, with freshly painted oxblood toenails, she begins a tour of the space, explaining how Render Free began as a vision she had while sitting in her cubicle at an old job.
Meghan Markle, the UK Press and the Problem of Diversity
The resignation of the executive director of the Society of Editors, Ian Murray, represents a welcome step in the long battle to tackle structural racism in the UK media. Murray stepped down after his assertion that the “UK media is not bigoted” caused an outcry in the industry. His comment came in response to Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, where they spoke of being subjected to racist treatment by the tabloids.
Meghan Markle, the UK press and the problem of diversity
The resignation of the executive director of the Society of Editors, Ian Murray, represents a welcome step in the long battle to tackle structural racism in the UK media. Murray stepped down after his assertion that the “UK media is not bigoted” caused an outcry in the industry. His comment came in response to Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, where they spoke of being subjected to racist treatment by the tabloids.
Five ER challenges for care home managers
The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified many of the troubles the care home sector was already dealing with. From staffing concerns to keeping safe from infection and protecting mental health – while battling ongoing pressures of caring for vulnerable individuals – these are all obstacles that continue to impact employers and their workforces. With so many issues to face, how can they tackle some of the most challenging employee relations matters during a global crisis? 1.
Managing employees who are working from home
One of the huge business impacts following the Covid-19 crisis has been how many employees are now operating remotely – and how workplaces have had to swiftly adapt. As a significant number of employees left their offices for the foreseeable future – taking their work laptops and mobile devices with them at the end of March – many workforces are still yet to return to their company’s physical headquarters.
HR challenges for 2021 and beyond
This year may have been one of the most challenging times for managers on a global scale. While there have been opportunities too, HR teams continue to be tasked with adapting to ever-changing government guidance in relation to the Covid-19 crisis. Leaders have had to think on their feet and evolve quickly to ensure they are treating employees fairly, and within the confines of the law in extremely difficult circumstances.
The ins and outs of Christmas overtime
When considering the requirement for employees to work overtime, the starting point should be the contract of employment. Many employers will have an ‘express right’ to require an employee to work supplementary hours as the needs of the business dictate. However, even with an express right, this is not the whole story.
Research
How Mainstream Media Organisations Can Advertise for, and Attract, Black, Asian and Global Majority Journalists Authors: Marcus Ryder, Aurora Herrera Job advertisements are an important step in building a more racially diverse workforce at every level of an organisation, and play a critical role in any diversity, inclusion and equity policies.
Legal-ease: Redundancy protection while on maternity leave
Legal-ease: Redundancy protection while on maternity leave Nina Robinson, March 22, 2019 What the law currently requires employers to do when those on maternity leave are involved in redundancy procedures Recent proposals by the government, following suggestions in The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices, would see existing redundancy protections afforded to women on maternity leave extended to pregnant women and those who have recently (within six months) returned from a period of...
Campaign seeks equity for Mississippi’s black women
Is Mississippi shortchanging women?The answer is a resounding yes, according to a new report, released Tuesday in conjunction with Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. The campaign raises awareness of how long a black woman working full-time, year-round must work on average into the next year to catch up to the typical white man.Mississippi’s wage gap, one of the nation’s largest, disproportionately affects women of color, the report shows.
Why Historically Black Colleges Are Enjoying a Renaissance
View Images Maura Chanz Washington, a 2015 graduate of Spelman College, the top-rated historically black institution, returned to campus to commemorate Founders Day, April 11, 1881. Itâs one of the most celebrated days of the academic year at this college for women. Photograph by Nina Robinson This story is part of The Race Issue, a special issue of National Geographic that explores how race defines, separates, and unites us.
Why Historically Black Colleges Are Enjoying a Renaissance
"Many black students have pivoted to HBCUs recently out of concern that their comfort, safety, and humanity are under siege. Enrollment at many HBCUs, which surged in 2016 and 2017, cannot be disentangled from students’ rising concerns about a world that seems to consistently devalue and dehumanize them.
One Take: On The Road, A Study
MY GOD, I’ve spent a lot of time on the road. I think that those long drives really saved me. I have to have a moment of reflection after I do work. I have to. Because I need to process what I just did. It’s such a good time to not think about so much, or the pressures of your job. It’s a time to reflect. The scenery may melt together, but it’s breathtaking. You get to a certain point in your life when you kind of long for these beautiful sceneries, these quiet moments.
Collective consultation: how the Woolworths case changed the law
Before joining employment law firm Vista, I was one of the advocates [for Unite] in the famous Woolworths case, where staff from the failed retailers received a £5 million payout. I am regularly asked to discuss the significance of the case and its impact on UK law. It is certain that its repercussions for employers seeking to make large-scale redundancies will be immense.
Equal pay audits will leave employers open to 'class actions', expert warns
New powers open to tribunals to order a full pay audit in an equal pay disputes will leave companies vulnerable to class actions, according to employment law consultant Peter Holmes. From 1 October employers that lose an equal pay or sex discrimination dispute can be subjected to a mandatory full audit of their whole payroll, with any other pay discrepancies made public to both staff and competitors.
Outplacement's new model
Last year, Vicky lost her job as an HR consultant in a department restructure. “It was a brutal process,” she says. “I was already looking for a new role, but this made my search more urgent and less selective.” It's a story with which millions can sympathise. The tough economic climate has unfortunately made redundancy commonplace.
BBC HR director urged to step down over severance payments scandal
BBC HR director Lucy Adams came under fire from MPs yesterday over how BBC senior staff were given large pay-outs that often breached the corporations own guidelines. Adams was speaking to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) along with BBC trust chairman Lord Pattern, BBC director general Lord Hall and BBC trust member Anthony Fry. They were being grilled by a cross-party group of MPs, led by Margaret Hodge, over the £25 million paid to 150 outgoing executives between 2009 and 2012.
Instagram Photographers to Follow in All 50 States
From Maine to California and Florida to Alaska, more than 90 million Americans have joined Instagram since the photography site launched in 2010. TIME LightBox selects 50 Instagram accounts to follow – one from each and every state. By Olivier Laurent & Lucia De Stefani Alabama Jared Ragland @jaredragland A former photo editor for the White House, Jared Ragland is also a photographer and professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
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