Updates

Consider the Lilies: Giving Nature a Voice in the C Suite

Magazine articles and blogs, conference videos and podcasts, books and films: we are awash with information and ideas, making it hard for any, however good, to break through. Occasionally, one does and, happily, that appears to be the case with Giving Nature a Seat on the Board. The traction this idea is gaining lies in …
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People and culture group discussion: Neurodiversity

We recently hosted a discussion with a range of HR professionals from fellow B Corps. We explored the topic of neurodiversity and looked at the simple steps employers can take, and the tools and strategies they can put in place, to support neurodiverse employees. Download the below summary of the discussion to find out more.
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Need to know guide: Mergers

Post-pandemic – and now with the cost of living crisis – many organisations are looking at new ways of working and are exploring the possibility of merger. In this guide we set out the main legal issues you should think about when merging. We hope this guide will answer some of your questions, but do …
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LGBT+ inclusion: Reviewing the current legal landscape

Issues around LGBT+ inclusion have become contentious and can often be confusing. To help you, Mindy Jhittay and Tim Barnden have put together a list of recent Employment Tribunal cases relating to the UK workplace, membership organisations and service providers to explain the implications for LGBT+ inclusion. If you would like to know more on …
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Love it or list it: are you considering selling your charity head office?

The past few years have prompted many charities to consider their property requirements and, in particular, whether they have too much space. If you own your head office and are considering selling, we have ten top tips for you to consider: 1. Do you have a full house?Do you have any tenants at your property? …
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Wanting to introduce plain English contracts in your business and avoid all the jargon?

Have you looked at your legal documents, contracts and terms and conditions and thought that not only are they hard to understand, they don’t really reflect your business and how you want to run it? You’re not alone. Many purposeful businesses want to strip out the jargon from their contracts and get back to using …
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Update | Bates Wells recognises challenges faced by transgender employees when seeking to evidence a right to work

We have been working to persuade UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to close a gap in their guidance for employers who wish to employ someone who has recently changed gender. More than a year and a half on from our first post on this topic, here’s an update on where we are. What are right …
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Be a better business: Download our services guide for certified and aspiring B Corps

Are you on the journey towards empowering your organisation to do business in a way that is values-driven, as well as profitable? As the first law firm in the UK to certify as a B Corp, we bring first-hand insight and experience to our legal advice. We go beyond the legal essentials to fully support …
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Achieve your ESG goals – make your supply chains sustainable

An organisation’s supply chain typically accounts for over ten times more emissions than its operations. Addressing the impact of the supply chain is key for any business that wants to reduce its impact on the environment. In this quick guide, Richard Marke and Laura Hobbs explore why taking a collaborative approach towards sustainability in a …
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Charities update: Horizons

Our latest update for charities and social enterprises provides practical legal insights into the opportunities and challenges for charities in 2023. The update offers:
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5 things HR teams can do today to boost menopause support in the workplace

Ministers have rejected a recommendation to make menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. There is a significant evidence base for the change, with more than two in five (44%) of women saying their ability to work had been affected due to the menopause. However, despite ministers rejecting the change in the law, businesses …
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Impact governance: 7 essentials for governing a purpose-driven business

Your corporate purpose is your compass, guiding your profitability and your business’ wider impact on the world. In defining what corporate purpose should be, there’s clear momentum towards stakeholder capitalism in the UK, with initiatives like the B Corp movement and the Better Business Act bringing corporate purpose into the spotlight. In addition, social and …
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