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Britain Outlines Details of Closely Watched Workers' Rights Plan

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McKinsey highlights how diversity in leadership is increasingly linked to better business outcomes and broader social impact. Companies with diverse executive teams show higher financial performance, and ethnic and gender diversity at the board level also contributes significantly. Beyond financial gains, diversity is tied to holistic impact, benefiting communities, workforces, and the environment. The report emphasizes the need for companies to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their core strategies to drive sustained growth and broader stakeholder impact. > View the full article.

Diversity Matters Even More: The Case for Holistic Impact

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Britain has introduced a landmark plan to strengthen workers' rights, marking the most extensive employment law reforms in decades. Some of these initiatives aim to:

  • Ban controversial "fire-and-rehire" practices

  • Increase statutory sick pay

  • Improve protections for gig economy workers

  • Additionally, the plan promotes flexible working arrangements to enhance work-life balance. These reforms reflect the government's response to growing concerns over fair treatment and labor conditions, especially following the impacts of the pandemic.

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    Source: Reuters