Co-author of our latest research, Neurodiversity At Work (2024) report, Marianna Zajac speaks with HR Magazine on ways in which organisations can better accomodate neurodivergent employees. “Where employees are unable or unwilling to reach out for help, or share details of disabilities or other conditions, it can present a difficult situation for employers. Be proactive […]
Ashleigh Webber at Personnel Today covers the newly released Neurodiversity At Work (2024) report from Pearn Kandola, speaking with Managing Psychologist Clare Reynolds who shared: “There’s no such thing as your average employee. Diversity of thought and approach can be a huge benefit to employers, if workplaces create an inclusive, harmonious, and welcoming environment. “Unfortunately, […]
Co-founder and Senior Partner, Professor Binna Kandola OBE and Marianna Zajac, Research Psychologist, were both invited to join The Guilty Feminist podcast to discuss Pearn Kandola’s latest research, Refugees’ Experiences At Work and Refugees At Work: Employers’ Experiences. They were delighted to be able to share the research in discussion with host Deborah Frances-White and […]
BBC Business reporter Jonty Bloom discusses the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) trading bots and their potential to manage investments autonomously. Bloom explores the extent to which investors are willing to rely on AI-powered bots to make investment decisions. He raises concerns over the risks that AI trading may pose, including the fact that it […]
Religious discrimination at work is a significant problem, according to a new study by Pearn Kandola, a business psychology and DEI consultancy. The report, titled “Religion at Work,” surveyed the experiences of over 6,000 workers in the US and the UK, including individuals from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh faiths. The study found […]
The recently published “Religion at Work (2023)” by Pearn Kandola LLP, business and DEI consultants, reveals widespread discrimination against religious employees in British workplaces. The report, based on a survey of 6,315 employees split between the UK and the United States, encompassing various religious backgrounds such as Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, and Sikhs, highlights […]
The findings indicate that individuals holding religious beliefs constitute a minority in the workplace, with a significant portion feeling hesitant to openly share their faith with co-workers due to concerns about potential judgment and exclusion. The research underscores the tendency to overlook religion in diversity and inclusion initiatives, potentially resulting in managers being uninformed about […]
A US jury has ruled that Tesla, led by Elon Musk, must compensate a former black lift operator with $3.2 million (£2.6 million). Owen Diaz was subjected to racial slurs and harassment during his employment from 2015 to 2016 at the San Francisco plant. This case highlights the global issue of workplace racism, as […]
To overcome toxic cultures, it is crucial to take proactive steps towards fostering an environment of psychological safety. This ground-breaking concept was extensively explored in Google’s Project Aristotle (2012), revealing that psychological safety is the key ingredient for building highly effective teams. We’ve witnessed the spotlight on toxic workplace cultures and the efforts made […]
It is widely acknowledged that certain individuals encounter significant hurdles in both their personal and professional lives. Whether it’s sexism, racism, or ableism; unconscious bias manifests in various forms. It can exert an influence at every stage of one’s career journey. Read the full article here.