Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://t2-4.bsc.es/jspui/handle/123456789/62317
Title: Fairness, Dignity and Respect in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise Workplaces, 2015
Keywords: BUSINESSES
EMPLOYEES
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS
SOCIAL INEQUALITY
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
TRADE UNION MEMBERSHIP
DISCRIMINATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
WORKING CONDITIONS
EQUAL PAY
HOURS OF WORK
STATUTES
SEX DISCRIMINATION
PERSONNEL POLICY
RECRUITMENT
JOB REQUIREMENTS
WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT
SEXUALITY
DISABLED PERSONS
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
ETHNIC GROUPS
PREGNANCY
MARITAL STATUS
AGE
GENDER
ADVICE
INFORMATION SOURCES
INFORMATION TRANSFER
TOP MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
SMALL BUSINESSES
QUALIFICATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCES
JOB DESCRIPTION
2015
Great Britain
Description: <P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>
Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) comprise over 99 per cent of enterprises in the United Kingdom, and account for 60 per cent of employment in the private sector, however previous research has shown that many SMEs possess no specific expertise on human resource practices or employment law. This could expose businesses to risk of grievances and employment tribunal claims, and result in unfair treatment for their workers. For these reasons SMEs were the focus of this research study. <br> <br> The aims of the research project were: 1) to understand the knowledge, attitudes and practices of SME employers in relation to their duties under the Equality Act 2010, for example ensuring individuals with protected characteristics are treated fairly in recruitment, promotion and employment, and 2) to understand the knowledge, attitudes and practices of SME employers in managing human rights issues in the workplace such as just and favourable remuneration, access to redress, working hours, and a safe working environment.<br> <br> This research provides useful insights for the business advice sector on the needs of the SME market to help SMEs meet their legal obligations and realise the business benefits of effective performance on equality and human rights issues.<br> <br>
<B>Main Topics</B>:<BR>
The main topics are:<ul><li>human rights</li><li>equality (particularly awareness of the Equality Act 2010)</li><li>firmographics</li></ul>
URI: https://t2-4.bsc.es/jspui/handle/123456789/62317
Other Identifiers: 7850
10.5255/UKDA-SN-7850-1
http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-7850-1
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