20 New Corporate Policies by the gov.uk

9 August, 2020

  1. Mandatory Carbon Reduction Plans: Companies must outline their strategies for reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.
  2. Enhanced Data Protection Regulations: Stricter guidelines for data security and privacy, including new measures for data breach reporting.
  3. Increased Diversity and Inclusion Requirements: Companies are required to implement and report on diversity and inclusion initiatives within their workforce.
  4. Flexible Working Arrangements: Policies to ensure employees have the right to request flexible working arrangements, including remote and part-time work options.
  5. Employee Mental Health Support: Mandatory mental health support programmes and resources for employees, including counselling services and mental health days.
  6. Minimum Wage Adjustments: New minimum wage standards to ensure fair compensation for all employees.
  7. Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Enhanced requirements for companies to report and address gender pay gaps within their organisations.
  8. Mandatory ESG Reporting: Companies must disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and impacts.
  9. Health and Safety Upgrades: Revised health and safety regulations to improve workplace safety and reduce risks.
  10. Employment Rights for Gig Economy Workers: New policies to extend employment rights and protections to gig economy workers and freelancers.
  11. Tax Compliance and Transparency: Stricter regulations for tax reporting and compliance to combat tax evasion and ensure transparency.
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting: Companies are required to report on their CSR activities and contributions to the community.
  13. Anti-Bribery and Corruption Measures: Enhanced policies to prevent and address bribery and corruption within corporate operations.
  14. Supply Chain Transparency: Requirements for companies to disclose their supply chain practices and ensure ethical sourcing.
  15. Digital Accessibility Standards: New standards to ensure digital platforms and communications are accessible to people with disabilities.
  16. Whistleblower Protection: Strengthened protections for whistleblowers who report illegal or unethical activities within their organisations.
  17. Training and Development Initiatives: Mandates for companies to provide ongoing training and development opportunities for their employees.
  18. Consumer Protection Enhancements: New regulations to better protect consumers and ensure fair trading practices.
  19. Cybersecurity Obligations: Enhanced cybersecurity requirements to protect against data breaches and cyber-attacks.
  20. Environmental Impact Assessments: Mandatory environmental impact assessments for new projects and business activities to mitigate environmental harm.


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