Is Insider Trading Illegal?
Insider trading is the process of trading company stocks and shares through using access to non-public information about the company, otherwise known as insider information. Moreover, the huge development in internet usage has led to an acceleration in the speed that insider trading can occur – making it more difficult to control. This may sound […]
What is Modern Slavery?
Whilst the word slavery conjures images of 18th century American plantations, it is critical we recognise that slavery still exists around the world. Whilst slavery was abolished in 1833 and 1865 in the UK and USA respectively, it was not abolished in the last country until 1981. However, abolition has not stopped slavery. Perpetrators have […]
What is Global Warming?
Global warming refers to the gradual increase in the Earth’s surface temperature. Over the past five decades, the average global temperature has increased at the fastest rate in recorded history. Global warming is caused by human activities that increase the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. Individuals can measure how much they contribute […]
Is a Conflict of Interest Illegal?
Related Courses A conflict of interest is when an individual has competing interests or loyalties. They could have two relationships that might compete with each other for that person’s loyalties – this could be a conflict between loyalty to an employer and loyalty to a family member. As this falls under the topic of unethical […]
What is Labour Exploitation?
Our Modern Slavery Courses Labour exploitation is a form of modern slavery and is thus covered by the Modern Slavery Act within the UK. Victims of labour exploitation are forced to work for nothing, low wages or a wage that is kept by their “owner”. Victims of labour exploitation can be any age, gender and race, but […]
What is Environment Awareness?
Our Environmental Awareness Courses What does it mean to be environmentally aware? Being environmentally aware means understanding how our behaviour impacts the environment and committing to making changes to our activities to protect the planet. The environmentalist movement in recent decades has prompted many people to make both minor and substantial lifestyle changes to […]
What Responsibilities do Organisations have around Equality and Diversity?
Equality and diversity are topics that are relevant in all organisations. Whether you have 3 or 300 employees, it is just as important. Wherever people are involved, discrimination can occur. Equality and diversity serve as the push towards everyone having the same opportunities through being treated in the same way, no matter what age, gender, or […]
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery which frequently acts as a gateway to subsequent exploitation. It involves the threatening, coercion or tricking of people into situations that facilitate their exploitation, all for the financial gain of perpetrators. Victims are sold into illegal practices against their will, sentenced to continual exploitation and slavery. Human trafficking can […]
What is an Environmental Policy?
Since the rise in our awareness of environmental sustainability, it is more important than ever for companies to engage with their responsibilities towards the environment. An environmental policy should set out the organisation’s approach to managing environmental issues just as they have systems to manage finance, personnel and health and safety. Businesses can use environmental policies […]
What is Workplace Discrimination?
It may sound simple, but workplace discrimination occurs whenever discrimination takes place in the workplace. Discrimination can take place in any corner of society, with the workplace being a consistent area for problems to arise. Discrimination means treating someone differently because of who they are and the qualities they possess. When this treatment is unfair and offensive, […]
