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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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Presenteeism | If your employees are turning up to work sick, your culture needs an update
It's a common occurrence for an employee to turn up to work even when they're...
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Grief support | Co-op doubles bereavement leave in 'market leading' move
The Co-op has announced it will be doubling its paid leave for bereaved staff from...
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Outlier or entrepreneur? | Are your LGBT employees leaving to start their own business?
A new study has shown that starting a business can allow LGBT people to be their...
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Computer says | 0s, 1s and the science behind laying people off via algorithm
Most organisations use AI and automation to help them decide who to hire, and now...
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'Reignite engagement' | 1 in 3 workers admit to 'quiet quitting' - what are some solutions?
One in three UK workers label themselves as quiet quitters...
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Parental leave | An outlier in HR's remit that needs a solution
The impact on professional career trajectory has always been one of the key issues...
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‘Great Resignation’ | Are your unrealistic expectations causing your staff to quit?
New data has unearthed that unsustainable workloads are one of the top factors contributing...
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High turnover | Are we about to see an exodus of senior managers?
You've likely heard innumerable studies focusing on the so-called 'Great Resignation',...
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Managing grief | Employer best practice for supporting bereaved staff
In this myGrapevine+ deep dive, hear from Paul Edwards, Head of People at will-writing,...
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Explorance | 5 key ways to win the war for talent
A record number of workers have left or are considering leaving their current job....
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Insight | 5 key ways to win the war for talent
A record number of workers have left or are considering leaving their current job....
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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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