In today’s world, enabling employees and stakeholders to safely voice concerns through formal and informal channels – and having the infrastructure in place to hear and deal with those concerns – is a cornerstone of good governance, is at the heart of a healthy culture, and can help employers to mitigate the risks arising from workplace activism. Find out more about the importance of having suitable whistleblowing, speak up and listen up arrangements on our dedicated “ListenUp!” webpage.

The Linklaters Employment & Incentives practice is one of the strongest and most innovative players in the global market. Visit our dedicated web page to find out more about the team, our global coverage, and our expertise. If you would like to speak to one of the team directly, please do get in touch.

ESG in the broadest sense covers environmental, social and governance issues but consensus on details of the meaning can vary and public perceptions are changing rapidly. Our dedicated ESG team has a robust understanding of the regulatory and policy drivers of the market and experience across a wide range of sectors. Visit our ESG web page for more information.

Linklaters Diversity Faculty offers a full-service solution for your Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) priorities and objectives. Bringing together experts from our Legal, D&I, HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development and Social Impact teams, our Faculty provides you with the full suite of services to help you evolve your D&I strategy and create a workplace culture that reflects your organisation’s core values.

Workplace activism is increasingly becoming a defining feature of the workplace – particularly for the tech sector which has been fertile ground for cases of high-profile activism over the years. Read more about this and other issues impacting the tech sector in our mid-year update.