Tag Archives: cultural difference

Inspired to Write – prejudice from an American airline

Posted on April 19, 2016 by equalityedge

Why have I been so absent from this blog for the past months? Surely it is not because I have nothing to write about; indeed, it is probably quite the opposite. I watch, listen to and read the news daily … Continue reading →

Posted in communication, discrimination, Language, management, Prejudice | Tagged Arabic, cultural difference, discrimination, language, prejudice | 2 Comments

Getting Language Right – helping immigrants settle.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by equalityedge

I am indebted once again to my colleague and friend Chris Markiewicz, who has previously guest blogged on these pages. Yesterday, he brought the issue of accuracy in language to my attention in his blog. He suggests that getting one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in communication, Equality & Diversity, Language | Tagged cultural difference, discrimination, language, Refugee, Syria | 2 Comments

No Double Beds Available – a religious response to equalities

Posted on March 24, 2014 by equalityedge

When I go on holiday, I want to be able to share a room and a bed with my partner; whether we are married or not should be of no consequence. In last week’s news, I read a story of … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Equality Act, Sexuality equality | Tagged cultural difference, discrimination, gay rights, inequality, Religious rights, sexuality | 10 Comments

Your Family Name – following the mother or the father?

Posted on March 14, 2014 by equalityedge

One of my new LinkedIn contacts Stephen Morley, Sports Development Officer at Cambridge City Council posted this question on the Beyond Diversity group on LinkedIn. He stated. “For a long time I have felt that a major inequalities is how woman … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, community, gender equality, inequality, Sexism | Tagged cultural difference, France, Gender equality, Husband, Married names, Norway, Wife | 8 Comments

Flags – do you nail your colours to a mast?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by equalityedge

As this is my first post for 2013, I would like to wish a belated Happy New Year to all readers and thank you once again for making 2012 such a success. It certainly has been far too long since … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, Prejudice, Uncategorized | Tagged Belfast, cultural difference, diversity, flag, Freedom of Speech | Leave a comment

Staff Team Communities – an ideal for all workplaces

Posted on September 6, 2012 by equalityedge

In the last year I have worked with various groups on team development, change management or diversity programmes. What has struck me time and again is the level of disconnect between people who spend a good proportion of their lives … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying & Harassment, management, workplace bullying | Tagged business, community, cultural difference, employment, Human Resources, management, workplace bullying | 7 Comments

History Made in London – dignity in the face of adversity

Posted on June 28, 2012 by equalityedge

I was struck this past week by the presence of Aung San Suu Kyi, a remarkable woman with grace and dignity who has been touring the UK as a visiting dignitary. Her achievements are well documented, as a human rights … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, human rights, management, Prejudice | Tagged Aung San Suu Kyi, cultural difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality and diversity, Nelson Mandela, prejudice | 1 Comment

Who is Invisible – the boy on the stairs

Posted on June 19, 2012 by equalityedge

At 8:10 one morning last week, I boarded the 125 London bus to work. It was raining and the bus was crowded. On the stairs, standing in his usual place a teenage boy on his way to school; I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, inequality, management, workplace bullying | Tagged cultural difference, discrimination, equality and diversity, management, workplace bullying | 7 Comments

Equalities in the News – drip-drip, but is it enough?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by equalityedge

Let me start in my usual way, by describing the stimuli for this article and prepare you for the usual questions I am posing at the end of it. Yesterday I read with interest findings from a BBC research into … Continue reading →

Posted in age equality, beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged business, cultural difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality and diversity, management, sexuality, women in management, workplace bullying | 5 Comments

‘No fault dismissal’: correcting an imbalance or going too far

Posted on May 23, 2012 by equalityedge

In the years of the last Labour government, I was continuously contacted by employers telling me that their control over employees had been eroded away completely. Often blaming European directives, they said that their employees had too much power, particularly … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, inequality, management, Uncategorized | Tagged business, cultural difference, discrimination, employment, equality and diversity, management, workplace bullying | 2 Comments