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There are many things that we can all do daily, or particularly on World Suicide Prevention Day, from raising awareness about the issue, educating yourself and others about the causes of suicide and knowing the warning signs, questioning the stigma associated with suicide, suicidal behaviour and mental health issues. Employers have a key role in creating a workplace that reduces the potential risk of suicide and both employees and leaders alike can provide not just a listening ear, but a lifeline for colleagues who are at risk. Read the full article within.

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, signalled reduced recruitment activity across the UK during August. Permanent placements fell at a rapid pace that was the sharpest in over three years, while temp billings slipped into decline for the first time since July 2020. Recruiters frequently mentioned that the weaker economic outlook and cautious hiring policies had dampened recruitment activity. The slowdown in hiring and reports of redundancies drove a further substantial increase in candidate availability. Concurrently, total vacancy growth continued to moderate, with the latest survey signalling a notable weakening in growth of demand for permanent staff. Nevertheless, competition for specific skills and the strong inflationary environment drove further increases in starting pay.

International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on 18th September each year, represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. Achieving equal pay is an important milestone for human rights and gender equality. Read about some of the ways organisations can achieve a better gender balance in the workplace and accelerate efforts to close the gender gap. Read the full article within.

An inclusive workplace culture allows all people to thrive at work, regardless of their background, identity or circumstance. National Inclusion Week (NIW) is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. This years theme is Take Action Make Impact which aims to get organisations and individuals thinking about what actions they can take and what impacts these actions could and should have for marginalised people in your workplaces. Read the full article within.

Black History Month takes place every October in the UK and focuses on the contributions that black people have made to society worldwide. There are many meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month at work from virtual events and workshops to booking influential speakers and fundraising in order to raise awareness and educate within your organisation. Find out how to mark this event and have a lasting impact on improving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Read the full article within.