Duncan Brown
@duncanbhr.bsky.social
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The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is not a loss. Nor is it a victory | Stephen Wertheim
The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is not a loss. Nor is it a victory | Stephen Wertheim
The conflict is neither a clear-cut defeat nor a feel-good victory, but an in-between outcome that contains profound elements of each
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Russia-Ukraine peace deal is not a loss. Nor is it a victory | Stephen Wertheim
remember that strike in Sweden a couple of years ago at Tesla refusing to recognise a union? Its still going on. Fascinating piece here on it linking to creation of Swedish ER system after strikes in 1930s.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - From Our Own Correspondent, Nigeria's school kidnapping crisis
A new spate of kidnappings has seen hundreds of school children abducted by criminal gangs
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
remember that strike in Sweden a couple of years ago at Tesla refusing to recognise a union? Its still going on. Fascinating piece here on it linking to creation of Swedish ER system after strikes in 1930s.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Business chides Reeves for not kick-starting growth in the Budget - its
“bloody exhausting digesting this smorgasbord of stuff compared to the promises of big reform and big ideas [Labour] gave when they came in”.
Exactly!
And bloody depressing.. www.ft.com/content/887d...
“bloody exhausting digesting this smorgasbord of stuff compared to the promises of big reform and big ideas [Labour] gave when they came in”.
Exactly!
And bloody depressing.. www.ft.com/content/887d...
Business chides Reeves for not kick-starting growth in Budget
Bosses accuse chancellor of not delivering on Labour’s pledge to boost output
www.ft.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Business chides Reeves for not kick-starting growth in the Budget - its
“bloody exhausting digesting this smorgasbord of stuff compared to the promises of big reform and big ideas [Labour] gave when they came in”.
Exactly!
And bloody depressing.. www.ft.com/content/887d...
“bloody exhausting digesting this smorgasbord of stuff compared to the promises of big reform and big ideas [Labour] gave when they came in”.
Exactly!
And bloody depressing.. www.ft.com/content/887d...
As Labour announces new curbs on migration, ever wondered what happens to the women affected?
‘This endless journey towards equity and equality’: Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
‘This endless journey towards equity and equality’: Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
‘This endless journey towards equity and equality’: Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
At the start of a gloomy week, Duncan Brown reflects on a very mixed UK and global picture on DEI and an even worse one on migration, especially for women. But he also describes how seeing a group of ...
www.linkedin.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As Labour announces new curbs on migration, ever wondered what happens to the women affected?
‘This endless journey towards equity and equality’: Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
‘This endless journey towards equity and equality’: Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
The ceo of Brompton sd putting “a barrier between working people and the innumerable benefits of cycling” felt short-sighted..the scheme played a vital role in the especially marked shift away from cars towards cycling over the past 15 years in London on.ft.com/4i0PpkZ
How salary sacrifice tax breaks greased the wheels of cargo bike businesses
Retailers worry about the impact of expected cap on cycle to work scheme in Budget
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November 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The ceo of Brompton sd putting “a barrier between working people and the innumerable benefits of cycling” felt short-sighted..the scheme played a vital role in the especially marked shift away from cars towards cycling over the past 15 years in London on.ft.com/4i0PpkZ
Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
Highlights huge incidence of gender violence in illegal migration channels, as our Home Secretary is set to make regular channels tougher. And uk record on gbv nothing to write home about...
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Highlights huge incidence of gender violence in illegal migration channels, as our Home Secretary is set to make regular channels tougher. And uk record on gbv nothing to write home about...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
‘This endless journey towards equity and equality’: Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
At the start of a gloomy week, Duncan Brown reflects on a very mixed UK and global picture on DEI and an even worse one on migration, especially for women. But he also describes how seeing a group of ...
www.linkedin.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Some personal reflections on gender equality and migration.
Highlights huge incidence of gender violence in illegal migration channels, as our Home Secretary is set to make regular channels tougher. And uk record on gbv nothing to write home about...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
Highlights huge incidence of gender violence in illegal migration channels, as our Home Secretary is set to make regular channels tougher. And uk record on gbv nothing to write home about...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/endles...
Elon Musk celebrates $1tn Tesla pay vote victory -
'This is pay for unchecked power, not pay for performance,” said New York state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli'
on.ft.com/3LpFJV3
'This is pay for unchecked power, not pay for performance,” said New York state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli'
on.ft.com/3LpFJV3
Elon Musk celebrates $1tn Tesla pay vote victory
Record package of shares wins 75% approval, reinforcing billionaire’s control of electric-car maker
on.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Elon Musk celebrates $1tn Tesla pay vote victory -
'This is pay for unchecked power, not pay for performance,” said New York state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli'
on.ft.com/3LpFJV3
'This is pay for unchecked power, not pay for performance,” said New York state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli'
on.ft.com/3LpFJV3
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📢New blog! IES' @naomiclayton.bsky.social reflects on the Keep Britain Working Review, considering how the recommendations can be best implemented by both government and employers, when taking a 'whole-system' approach and embedding good work as a foundation for health. Read: bit.ly/4qRgGdG
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
📢New blog! IES' @naomiclayton.bsky.social reflects on the Keep Britain Working Review, considering how the recommendations can be best implemented by both government and employers, when taking a 'whole-system' approach and embedding good work as a foundation for health. Read: bit.ly/4qRgGdG
A lesson for UK boardrooms: you get what you pay for -
'Director pay is like board members themselves: it’s the quality and attitude that counts at least as much as the number.'
on.ft.com/4oIk2y0
'Director pay is like board members themselves: it’s the quality and attitude that counts at least as much as the number.'
on.ft.com/4oIk2y0
A lesson for UK boardrooms: you get what you pay for
If UK investors want to stick with cash, they should offer more of it
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A lesson for UK boardrooms: you get what you pay for -
'Director pay is like board members themselves: it’s the quality and attitude that counts at least as much as the number.'
on.ft.com/4oIk2y0
'Director pay is like board members themselves: it’s the quality and attitude that counts at least as much as the number.'
on.ft.com/4oIk2y0
“There’s a risk we end up with a 2nd Gilded Age”
32% of moderate-income households (earning $42,000-$84,000pa) endured food insecurity in 2023, 39% found healthcare unaffordable and 33% housing hardship.
The poverty rate is 25%: vs the national rate 13%
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32% of moderate-income households (earning $42,000-$84,000pa) endured food insecurity in 2023, 39% found healthcare unaffordable and 33% housing hardship.
The poverty rate is 25%: vs the national rate 13%
on.ft.com/47KNWKZ
How New York’s affordability crisis reshaped its politics
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral upset reflects growing frustration with soaring living costs
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“There’s a risk we end up with a 2nd Gilded Age”
32% of moderate-income households (earning $42,000-$84,000pa) endured food insecurity in 2023, 39% found healthcare unaffordable and 33% housing hardship.
The poverty rate is 25%: vs the national rate 13%
on.ft.com/47KNWKZ
32% of moderate-income households (earning $42,000-$84,000pa) endured food insecurity in 2023, 39% found healthcare unaffordable and 33% housing hardship.
The poverty rate is 25%: vs the national rate 13%
on.ft.com/47KNWKZ
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To fix the BBC, focus on competence and cash on.ft.com/4oqvEWo
To fix the BBC, focus on competence and cash
Corporation fails to learn from criticism, while politicians have consciously reduced its scope for quality journalism
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
To fix the BBC, focus on competence and cash on.ft.com/4oqvEWo
My letter in @financialtimes.com today defending the minimum wage.
City bosses’ recruitment blues cut little ice here - on.ft.com/3WNftGx
City bosses’ recruitment blues cut little ice here - on.ft.com/3WNftGx
Letter: City bosses’ recruitment blues cut little ice here
From Duncan Brown, Principal Associate, Institute for Employment Studies, London TWI, UK
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 AM
My letter in @financialtimes.com today defending the minimum wage.
City bosses’ recruitment blues cut little ice here - on.ft.com/3WNftGx
City bosses’ recruitment blues cut little ice here - on.ft.com/3WNftGx
Trump told Fox News that Pelosi’s retirement was “a great thing for America. She was evil, corrupt and only focused on bad things for our country.'
This lack of empathy, humanity and generosity is the most obnoxious, dangerous trait of Trump and populism.
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This lack of empathy, humanity and generosity is the most obnoxious, dangerous trait of Trump and populism.
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Nancy Pelosi to retire from politics
US Democratic party titan will stand down after nearly 40 years
on.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Trump told Fox News that Pelosi’s retirement was “a great thing for America. She was evil, corrupt and only focused on bad things for our country.'
This lack of empathy, humanity and generosity is the most obnoxious, dangerous trait of Trump and populism.
on.ft.com/3Xl505f
This lack of empathy, humanity and generosity is the most obnoxious, dangerous trait of Trump and populism.
on.ft.com/3Xl505f
Reeves plans £2bn Budget raid on UK retirement savings - really dumb.
It "may well result in employers reconsidering the generosity of their pension offer.
“At a time when millions are not saving enough, this is a backward step,” he added.
on.ft.com/482NXev
It "may well result in employers reconsidering the generosity of their pension offer.
“At a time when millions are not saving enough, this is a backward step,” he added.
on.ft.com/482NXev
Reeves plans £2bn Budget raid on UK retirement savings
Move would reduce tax benefits from salary sacrifice pension schemes as chancellor aims to fill fiscal hole
on.ft.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Reeves plans £2bn Budget raid on UK retirement savings - really dumb.
It "may well result in employers reconsidering the generosity of their pension offer.
“At a time when millions are not saving enough, this is a backward step,” he added.
on.ft.com/482NXev
It "may well result in employers reconsidering the generosity of their pension offer.
“At a time when millions are not saving enough, this is a backward step,” he added.
on.ft.com/482NXev
Number of British workers underpaid by employers falls sharply -
Really?! The LPC puts it at 400k and as for disincentives to do so, as noted '3 employers were successfully prosecuted last year
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Really?! The LPC puts it at 400k and as for disincentives to do so, as noted '3 employers were successfully prosecuted last year
on.ft.com/4qMtYbi
Number of British workers underpaid by employers falls sharply
Data shows 25,000 workers were not paid fairly in financial year ending in 2025, compared with 52,000 in 2024
on.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Number of British workers underpaid by employers falls sharply -
Really?! The LPC puts it at 400k and as for disincentives to do so, as noted '3 employers were successfully prosecuted last year
on.ft.com/4qMtYbi
Really?! The LPC puts it at 400k and as for disincentives to do so, as noted '3 employers were successfully prosecuted last year
on.ft.com/4qMtYbi
GSK’s retreat on diversity targets:
'Stunning' fall by GSK in ft European diversity league table 7th last year to 224th. Largely down to fall in employee net promoter score. CEOs don't realise just how badly this will impact on rec and retention espec where skill shortages persist
on.ft.com/3LtsWkk
'Stunning' fall by GSK in ft European diversity league table 7th last year to 224th. Largely down to fall in employee net promoter score. CEOs don't realise just how badly this will impact on rec and retention espec where skill shortages persist
on.ft.com/3LtsWkk
GSK’s retreat on diversity targets felt by employees
More than half of UK drugmaker’s revenues are in the US where it sells to government-backed health insurance programmes
on.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
GSK’s retreat on diversity targets:
'Stunning' fall by GSK in ft European diversity league table 7th last year to 224th. Largely down to fall in employee net promoter score. CEOs don't realise just how badly this will impact on rec and retention espec where skill shortages persist
on.ft.com/3LtsWkk
'Stunning' fall by GSK in ft European diversity league table 7th last year to 224th. Largely down to fall in employee net promoter score. CEOs don't realise just how badly this will impact on rec and retention espec where skill shortages persist
on.ft.com/3LtsWkk
Trump’s diversity retreat leaves European companies walking a tightrope -
Great summary of current highly dysfunctional situation on corporate diversity in the age of Trump.
'A restatement as opposed to rollback.' Really?! Or a retreat based on spineless hypocrisy?
on.ft.com/4nJJ4M2
Great summary of current highly dysfunctional situation on corporate diversity in the age of Trump.
'A restatement as opposed to rollback.' Really?! Or a retreat based on spineless hypocrisy?
on.ft.com/4nJJ4M2
Trump’s diversity retreat leaves European companies walking a tightrope
Multinationals have crafted different corporate values by region in bid to offset pressure from Washington
on.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Trump’s diversity retreat leaves European companies walking a tightrope -
Great summary of current highly dysfunctional situation on corporate diversity in the age of Trump.
'A restatement as opposed to rollback.' Really?! Or a retreat based on spineless hypocrisy?
on.ft.com/4nJJ4M2
Great summary of current highly dysfunctional situation on corporate diversity in the age of Trump.
'A restatement as opposed to rollback.' Really?! Or a retreat based on spineless hypocrisy?
on.ft.com/4nJJ4M2
Great meeting last night, excellent Charlie Mayfield report out this morning that should enable employers to address the UK health crisis, and landslide Mandami win overnight. Life is good, there is hope!
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Today - 05/11/2025 - BBC Sounds
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Great meeting last night, excellent Charlie Mayfield report out this morning that should enable employers to address the UK health crisis, and landslide Mandami win overnight. Life is good, there is hope!
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Bosses at six water firms had £4m in bonuses blocked under new rules, Ofwat says
Bosses at six water firms had £4m in bonuses blocked under new rules, Ofwat says
Regulator considers forcing companies to report pay received by parent firms after Guardian investigation
Water company bosses were blocked from receiving £4m in bonuses for the last financial year – and the industry regulator is considering forcing companies to report pay received by parent companies following a Guardian investigation.
Ofwat, the regulator for English and Welsh water firms, said six companies had complied with the new rules governing the sector and did not pay out bonuses to bosses. However, it is consulting on further rules to force the disclosure of payments by other companies after the revelation that Yorkshire Water’s chief executive, Nicola Shaw, had received £1.3m in secret payments via an offshore parent company. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Bosses at six water firms had £4m in bonuses blocked under new rules, Ofwat says
Climate=growth, not just survival.
Last night brilliant European HRD Circle meeting hosted by the inspirational @Shaneholland at his Borough Market
Excellent group illustrated the contribution that HR can make to this huge agenda. Fascinating!
observer.co.uk/news/busines...
Last night brilliant European HRD Circle meeting hosted by the inspirational @Shaneholland at his Borough Market
Excellent group illustrated the contribution that HR can make to this huge agenda. Fascinating!
observer.co.uk/news/busines...
Climate action is the best way to ensure long-term growth
Although we may have underestimated the risks of the climate crisis, we have also been too pessimistic about the opportunities created by new, green tech...
observer.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Climate=growth, not just survival.
Last night brilliant European HRD Circle meeting hosted by the inspirational @Shaneholland at his Borough Market
Excellent group illustrated the contribution that HR can make to this huge agenda. Fascinating!
observer.co.uk/news/busines...
Last night brilliant European HRD Circle meeting hosted by the inspirational @Shaneholland at his Borough Market
Excellent group illustrated the contribution that HR can make to this huge agenda. Fascinating!
observer.co.uk/news/busines...
Excellent @cipdpolicy.bsky.social @highpaycentre.bsky.social report on workforce reporting in FTSE 100. Poor progress eg use of a people-related KPI lower vs 2022. Labour must go further than extending gender pay reporting & mandate detailed human capital reporting www.cipd.org/globalassets...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Excellent @cipdpolicy.bsky.social @highpaycentre.bsky.social report on workforce reporting in FTSE 100. Poor progress eg use of a people-related KPI lower vs 2022. Labour must go further than extending gender pay reporting & mandate detailed human capital reporting www.cipd.org/globalassets...
Dumont at the OECD:key is invest in people'as soon as possible,don’t wait 5, 10 years”.People pay attn to the jobs immigrants do when they arrive. But to let people get stuck in jobs that don’t use their potential is a waste, for them andfor the economy'
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Why the job ladder matters for migrants
Obstacles in progressing are important both for people and for the economy
on.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Dumont at the OECD:key is invest in people'as soon as possible,don’t wait 5, 10 years”.People pay attn to the jobs immigrants do when they arrive. But to let people get stuck in jobs that don’t use their potential is a waste, for them andfor the economy'
on.ft.com/3JjtTLz
on.ft.com/3JjtTLz
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Reeves bets on the long-term — will she be around to reap the benefits? on.ft.com/4nNyLqw
Reeves bets on the long-term — will she be around to reap the benefits?
UK chancellor lays groundwork for further tax rises in speech weeks ahead of Budget
on.ft.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Reeves bets on the long-term — will she be around to reap the benefits? on.ft.com/4nNyLqw
AI vs faith
' There is the potential for a unifying vision for regulating AI companies. God willing, someone will take it up.'
- on.ft.com/3JJRsgB
' There is the potential for a unifying vision for regulating AI companies. God willing, someone will take it up.'
- on.ft.com/3JJRsgB
AI vs faith
How religious voters react to the upheaval of artificial intelligence could have big implications in elections
on.ft.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
AI vs faith
' There is the potential for a unifying vision for regulating AI companies. God willing, someone will take it up.'
- on.ft.com/3JJRsgB
' There is the potential for a unifying vision for regulating AI companies. God willing, someone will take it up.'
- on.ft.com/3JJRsgB
Evidence? None. These leaders just show their ignorance of reality . Most low pd workers don't work full time& the most stay low pd with no progression.
Wasn't the @FinancialTimes reporting recentlyon £100k+ starting salaries for magic circle graduates?! on.ft.com/3JivCRk
Wasn't the @FinancialTimes reporting recentlyon £100k+ starting salaries for magic circle graduates?! on.ft.com/3JivCRk
City bosses warn on pay as minimum wage closes in on graduate salaries
Chief executives voice fears about impact on recruitment ahead of expected rise in Budget
on.ft.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Evidence? None. These leaders just show their ignorance of reality . Most low pd workers don't work full time& the most stay low pd with no progression.
Wasn't the @FinancialTimes reporting recentlyon £100k+ starting salaries for magic circle graduates?! on.ft.com/3JivCRk
Wasn't the @FinancialTimes reporting recentlyon £100k+ starting salaries for magic circle graduates?! on.ft.com/3JivCRk