by Ryan Clement It saddens me to think about the world my son will grow up in during these turbulent times around the globe. I was communicating with my very good friend, D., today and asked whether we worry ‘more’ (if measurable) about our young today than our parents and guardians did about us? ToContinue reading “In these turbulent times!”
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Dubai and the Bahamas
by Ryan Clement This story begins on Friday, 20 February 2026, around 8am. I was savouring my double espresso ☕️ while texting a friend who was due to fly to Dubai the following Thursday. After some enquiries, I had booked a flight to Dubai for Saturday 7 March, just two weeks away. I was due to returnContinue reading “Dubai and the Bahamas”
‘PIP’
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., barrister One would think that the three words, ‘Performance Improvement Plan,’ in isolation and without context would be welcomed by most employees. After all, who doesn’t want to improve? For example, being reflective is primarily based on the concept of improving and making what was good even better. However, in practice,Continue reading “‘PIP’”
Happy End of Year Month
by Ryan Clement AS WE HAVE ENTERED, FOR SOME, THE FINAL MONTH OF YEAR, and for some of my readers, the beginning of the festive season, although for my American readers, the season may have started last Thursday (Happy Thanksgiving!), I thank you all for your messages and comments over the year. IT HAS BEENContinue reading “Happy End of Year Month”
Like Father, Like Son
by Ryan Clement IN ‘A writer’s diary for this summer,’ I wrote, “THERE CAN BE NO DOUBT that when the book is published, I would associate it with these Diary blogs and Kos even though 95% of it was written outside the Greek island’s jurisdiction…I HAVE THE SAME FEELING whenever I think of Like Father. It was a sunnyContinue reading “Like Father, Like Son”
Discrimination in Employment Law
by Ryan Clement, barrister IN SEPTEMBER 2021 I published, Race Relations in Employment Law, Put simply in Black & White. In 2023 I published the second edition, and I am currently working on the third. It was and is a challenge to capture so much in so little space. I spend as much time thinking aboutContinue reading “Discrimination in Employment Law”
Reading
What brings you peace? NOT SURE if one can ever fully be at peace and, if so, it is likely to be only a temporary state of mind or condition when there is currently such instability in the world around us. TO ANSWER THE QUESTION, however, after a tough day at work, I relish silenceContinue reading “Reading”
A writer’s diary this Summer
by Ryan Clement IT HAS BEEN fascinating seeing how far and wide these blogs have reached. 🌍 🗺️ 🌎 I remember when my first book, Like Father, Like Son, was published and I saw it on the Barnes & Noble website or in a library or in a bookshop. What a feeling! Blogs are fun,Continue reading “A writer’s diary this Summer”
SEVEN DAYS of a Writer’s Diary
by Ryan Clement WHAT STARTED OUT AS AN IDEA has led to a mini-demand for more. I haven’t written more, as my professional obligations on my return to the U.K. have been heavy. Very heavy! And I have had to hit the ground running! 🏃🏾♂️ FOR NEWCOMERS, the diary entries capture my daily creativity andContinue reading “SEVEN DAYS of a Writer’s Diary”
Discrimination in Employment in 7 days
by Ryan Clement, LL.M., B.A., BSc., FRSA, barrister NOW that my subscribers and readers have followed the final 7 days of my journey in completing the first draft of this book, which I had the pleasure of finalising on the beautiful Greek island of Kos, here is a flavour of its contents. Notably, the numberContinue reading “Discrimination in Employment in 7 days”
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