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To the polls | What are your employees' rights to time off during the local elections?
With the local elections taking place on May 7th, HR may face last-minute requests...
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'Morally reprehensible' | Worker pretended their mum had died to get time off work
A former police officer has been banned from ever working the service again after...
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'World Cup Bank Holiday' | Is a day off what staff really want if England win the Women's World Cup?
As the Lionesses prepare for the World Cup Final, England are waiting with baited...
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Lionesses | Calls grow for extra bank holiday if England women's team wins the World Cup
The Government is being urged to “do the right thing” and create a new bank holiday...
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Royally confused | Are your staff entitled to a day off for the Coronation bank holiday?
King Charles III's Coronation is fast approaching, and it could cause issues for...
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New bank holiday | What HR and employers need to know
With September 19, 2022, being confirmed as a national bank holiday to mark the day...
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Goal! | Why this firm gave staff the day off after the Women's Euro final
The maker of British drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena announced that its employees...
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Switch off | Good handovers & other ways to help staff disconnect when on holiday
According to recent research from Glassdoor, almost half (47%) of employees struggle...
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Out of office | CEO gives staff August off work - here's the HR thinking
'After the pandemic, everyone's been struggling on and, although they've had...
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Take a break | How Deloitte is supporting work-life balance with its 'Time Out' scheme
Back in 2014, Deloitte introduced its 'Time Out' scheme. This initiative gives...
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'Take a proper break' | HR should urge staff to make the most of the Platinum Jubilee weekend
The country is getting ready to celebrate the longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth...
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Covid travel rules eased | Holiday bookings go up - what HR should know
After the testing rules for international travel were relaxed last week, many people...
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Wellbeing | Poor mental health 'top reason' for time off work in 2021
2021 has been an overwhelming year for workers, with the coronavirus pandemic putting...
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Lego | 20,000 staff to receive extra days off after firm's 'extraordinary year'
Iconic toymaker Lego is the latest firm to announce that staff will receive additional...
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'Scrooges' | Sainsbury's told staff 'work overtime or take unpaid leave' or NO Christmas bash
A Sainsbury's store has come under fire for telling staff they would have to work...
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VIDEO FEATURE | Should you manage employee burnout like Bumble?
With data showing that staff are currently facing the threat of burnout, it seems...
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'Our people need a break' | Hootsuite to launch company-wide 'Wellness Week'
HR Grapevine exclusively caught up with Tara Ataya, Chief People and Diversity Officer...
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Pandemic | How do the coronavirus vaccines change HR practice?
Government statistics show that more than 13million people have had at least their...
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‘Wellbeing Day’ | Employees given extra day off amid COVID-19
Insurance firm Aviva is giving all of its 16,000 UK staff members an extra day off...
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Christmas | Sainsbury's accused of 'acting like Scrooge' in Boxing Day work furore
Representatives at trade union Unite have accused retail firm Sainsbury's of 'acting...
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