Blog post Learning from modern slavery statements How useful are modern slavery statements? And do we know any more about the prevalence of modern slavery and what companies are doing to combat it?
Page Living wage initiatives Living Wage is a key issue for the selection of campaigning organisations and labour rights specialists listed here.
Blog post Back to the future: women’s work and the gig economy Learning from the history of women’s work can help to overcome discrimination and improve working conditions in the gig economy.
Blog post The Sustainable Development Goals: will they make a difference to workers? The SDGs range from ending poverty and hunger to ensuring gender equality and reducing inequality. They also explicitly refer to work and jobs.
Blog post Supporting pride at work: LGBT issues and ethical trade Non-discrimination is enshrined in ETI’s Base Code clause 7 but LGBT workers are very vulnerable in the global supply chain.
Blog post The Internet of Things: how going “smart” is altering the world of work Sensors that capture motion, temperature and light have become almost ubiquitous thanks to the smartphone and other technology.
Blog post LIVE BLOG: Transparency and business - pros and cons, impacts and issues We live blogged on our Ethical Insights debate on transparency in business.
Blog post Strawberry fair? Safeguarding women workers on Moroccan farms Morocco is the world’s fifth largest exporter of strawberries and women make up most of the workforce.
Blog post Overcoming consumer scepticism: harnessing the Modern Slavery Act to effect change Transparency in the supply chain and why a modern slavery statement registry is vital.
Page Syrian refugees working in Turkey’s garment sector Helping global brands and local suppliers deliver decent and legal jobs for Syrian refugees.