Modern home working has allowed us all to experience the delights of attending meetings in tracksuit bottoms or skipping mascara for weeks at a time. That is, at least in theory.
“It is categorically wrong for a manager or anyone in a position of power to suggest, even politely, for a woman to be more sexually appealing in the workplace,” said Slater and Gordon employment lawyer Danielle Parsons.
“This is a powerful form of coercion which makes women feel as if they must adhere to the manager’s request and be more visually pleasing to be successful at their job. This is demeaning to women.”Nearly 40% of the women who took part in the survey said that demands about their appearance were aimed at them or their female colleagues, rather than equally with male co-workers.
“It’s extremely disappointing that we are still having these conversations, particularly during this time when women are juggling a multitude of roles from home, and may be also struggling with childcare responsibilities,” Parsons continued. “This type of archaic behaviour has no place in the modern working world.”
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Why are travellers to the UK from Spain being asked to quarantine?Britons currently on holiday there will have to self-isolate for 14 days on their return
Read more »
Spelling Bee: Why I’m Completely Obsessed With The Best Puzzle On The InternetPrepare to get addicted to the New York Times' Spelling Bee game, says Lynn Enright. The perfect game for our turbulent times... Read more on Grazia.
Read more »
5 reasons why the coronavirus nightmare may soon be overFrom vaccine triumphs to leadership learning curves, we can finally dare to hope for a breakthrough, says mattwridley
Read more »
Make an entrance: why the first view of your home is crucialWhether it’s a tiled porch, flower-edged flagstones or just a lick of bright paint, make an impact at the front of your home
Read more »
Why a generation is choosing to be child-freeThe biggest contribution anyone can make to the climate crisis is not to have children. So why do we still treat parenthood as the default?
Read more »