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Guidance on Social Responsibility—ISO 26000

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ISO 26000 provides social responsibility guidance to organisations around the world to assist them in contributing to global sustainable development. ISO 26000 contributes to every one of the 17 SDGs but is particularly influential to SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth.
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Institutional Frameworks and international cooperation for Sustainable Development, Global

Sexual Harassment Prevention: Planning for a Post-#MeToo Workplace

XpertHR,

May 2018
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As employers continue to deal with the fallout of the #MeToo movement, the importance of effective sexual harassment training has become more clear. Having a workplace that is free of sexual harassment supports SDGs 5, 8 and 10. This article provides advice on why effective sexual harassment training is needed now more than ever, and best practices that apply no matter where you are.
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Diversity and inclusion; Employment decent work for all and social protection; Gender equality and women's empowerment; Sexual Harassment, North America

Hiring Those With Criminal Backgrounds: Leading the Conversation

XpertHR,

June 11, 2018
Despite the fact that getting a job with a living wage decreases the risk that an individual will commit another crime, society places many barriers to people with criminal records re-entering the workforce. SDGs 8 and 10 includes bringing the formerly incarcerated back as contributing members of society by providing meaningful work. SDG 5 also is impacted, as bias against women with criminal histories is greater than against men. A new study reveals that misconceptions that prevent employers from considering job applicants with criminal histories are not supported by the data; these workers prove to be as good or a better “quality of hire” than employees without a criminal record.
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Diversity and inclusion; Employment decent work for all and social protection; Gender equality and women's empowerment, Global

Survey Says: Employers Have Heightened Concern With Sexual Harassment in 2018

XpertHR,

 April 2018
An XpertHR survey shows that the problem of sexual harassment continues to be a high concern of employers. Providing a safe and legal workplace environment are part of achieving SDGs 5, 8 and 10. This article addresses concerns and offers practical advice on preventing and/or addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Employment decent work for all and social protection; Gender equality and women's empowerment, North America

Legal Practical Guidance Slave Free

LexisNexis Legal & Professional,

LexisNexis New Zealand, March 2017
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LexisNexis New Zealand and the Slave Free Seas Charitable Trust have created a free legal resource to assist advocates for victims of human trafficking, comprising practical information on advocacy and policy change. This guidance is essential for target 8.7 and the eradication of forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking, as well as SDG 16.3 and access to justice.

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Access to justice; Human trafficking; Modern slavery; Rule of Law, Global

Legal Practical Guidance Social Justice Pacific

LexisNexis Legal & Professional,

LexisNexis Australia, February 2017

LexisNexis Australia has created a free legal resource to assist those working on pro bono cases and social justice issues. It provides practical information on charities, federal discrimination law matters, human trafficking cases and applying for humanitarian immigration into Australia for victims of human trafficking. This free guidance supports target 8.7 and the eradication of forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking, as well as SDG 16.3 and access to justice.

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Access to justice; Human rights; Human trafficking; Rule of Law; Social Justice, Pacific
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