How to get positive action right

For any recruiter seeking to make their business more diverse, it can be a highly effective tool, but positive action doesn’t have the best reputation.

"I was the beneficiary of a positive action scheme at the start of my career. I’ll always be grateful that the organisation in question recognised?the inequities?that put people from less privileged backgrounds at a disadvantage in?life," says diversity and inclusion expert Dr. Joanna Abeyie MBE She/Her .

"Yet even though I’ve benefited from positive action, it doesn’t make me blind to its risks. Having worked with a range of organisations, I know how easy it can be to get the process?wrong."

In her latest column she points out the pitfalls and shares how to get positive action right. Read more.

How to rebuild trust in distrusted sectors

For any business,?building trust takes time, vision and good leadership?but some organisations?face extra challenges. Brands within distrusted sectors, from cryptocurrencies and energy providers to airlines and pharmaceutical firms, can struggle to change public perception.

Customers tend to go on a brand-by-brand basis when they decide which businesses to trust. But what happens when consumers think the whole sector is rotten? Fran Cassidy takes a look at how to rebuild trust in distrusted sectors. Read more.

What it’s like to live and work in?Japan

With its high standard of living and popular culture, Japan attracts a lot of overseas visitors. Living and working in the capital city Tokyo, the world’s most populous city, can be a real adventure. But to get the most out of the experience, you should do your research first. So, what is it really like to live and work in?Japan? Find out.

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