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‘Exceptional’ | HR Grapevine journalist Annie Hayes wins national HR media award
Annie Hayes was recognised for her 'distinct human perspective' on issues from...
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Matchday management | England's 1am kick off - how HR can tackle a Monday morning World Cup sickie surge
England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico could leave employers facing a wave of...
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'Life's important moments' | Markel announces enhanced family leave for UK secondary carers
Insurance group's Chief People Officer says new policy enhancement will create "confidence...
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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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‘The extra mile’ | Lloyds Banking Group expands 'incredible' support for foster carer employees
One employee said becoming a foster carer has only been made possible because of...
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‘Physically demanding’ | First Bus to offer staff paid leave for IVF treatments
The transport operator's Director of Employee Engagement said the coverage will...
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Podcast | CPO, Ferring: How to support employees on their fertility journey
99% of employees who have had fertility treatment say it impacts their mental health,...
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Big Interview | A year in the life: Reconomy's CPO on 12 months of HR impact
'Do fewer things and do them brilliantly' has been the guiding principle behind 12...
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‘Care & confidentiality’ | Bidvest Noonan launches domestic violence support measures for staff - including paid leave
UN Women finds nearly one in three women experience physical or sexual violence in...
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Checklist | HR teams urged to 'prioritise effectively' as Employment Rights Bill enters final stages of Parliament
As employers brace for a 'major recalibration,' HR experts offer an ERB checklist...
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‘Slap in the face’ | M&S staff angry after being told to work Boxing Day for first time since 2020
Staff are expected to work on one of 26, 27, or 28 December, as well as in the build-up...
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Parents & pay | Asda confirms 'significant' family leave enhancements - why are employers going 'above the normal'?
Asda will increase company maternity and adoptive leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks,...
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Epilepsy report | HR team told worker she was only allowed 'three seizures a month'
An employee with epilepsy was once told by her HR team she was only allowed three...
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Big Interview | CPO, TSB: How we're addressing working carer burnout to tackle absenteeism
Concerted efforts at TSB to support working carers, such as two weeks of paid leave,...
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‘Significant step’ | Selco increases maternity & adoption leave to 16 weeks, doubles paternity leave
Sally Kerr, HR Director for Selco says the builders merchant is “exploring ways...
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'Long overdue' | New neonatal care leave and pay: a lifeline for parents with babies in hospital
Working families will soon be able to take neonatal care leave from day one...
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A dripping tap | Carers are quitting work in their hundreds - employers must take note
Carers are quitting work in their droves. Can better supports stem the flow?
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Interviews | Clare Corkish, HR Director, Vodafone UK: Why I'm calling on flexibility to create an engaged employee base
Through novel schemes like term-time working, a hybrid work model, and outstanding...
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Suspicious minds | Boss arrested for planting GPS tracker on employee's car in sick leave row
An overly-suspicious boss was arrested after planting a tracker on the car of an...
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Sun lounger wars | How HR can ensure staff have a positive, relaxing time on holiday
Across the Med, there is a 'Sun Lounger War' with people being made to queue up to...
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