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Uniform U-turn | Currys 'discontinues' Palestinian flags from staff badges after customer complaints
Currys said it will explore 'alternative ways' to show language signals and remains...
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‘Lax procedures’ | Groucho Club allowed to reopen after rape allegation - provided staff complete welfare training & monitor toilets
The Groucho Club apologised for 'laxity' in recent years...
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Editorial policy | BBC reporter fired for taking gifts wasn't unfairly dismissed, judge rules
A former BBC sports commentator has lost a claim for unfair dismissal against the...
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Inclusion row | Data watchdog criticised over workplace guidance on gender identity
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has come under criticism from conservative...
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Parental policy | Spotify's UK director leads by example, taking 6 months paternity leave
Spotify's UK Managing Director takes six months of paternity leave, highlighting...
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2024 ready? | This is your pre-Christmas and new year HR to-do list
Ok, you can have a mince pie while you work through the list...
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Misconduct | Is vaping at work gross misconduct?
Vaping at work is a complex issue with no easy answers. Employers should carefully...
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Working relationships | What is the etiquette around at-work romance?
Having a workplace crush isn't a new phenomenon. However, when that crush turns...
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Festive warning | Don't wish the year away, HR - there is still plenty to do before Christmas and New Year!
As more Christmas ads hit our screens, it could be easy to think the holidays are...
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Checks & balances | Do firms need policies around ChatGPT?
According to research, ChatGPT is being used predominantly for coding, education...
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Fertility Awareness Week | From daily interactions to policy and leave, experts share their insight for HR
Fertility Awareness Week 2023 runs from Oct 30 to Nov 5
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Health & safety | Halfords employee 'blamed' for not following policies after being attacked
A Halford's employee, who was left unable to work after being attacked, is being...
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Work-Life Balance | From definition to policy, it's a key element of HR's role in a company
Work-life balance - it's a phrase we use daily, if not hourly, and one that rolls...
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Viral video | Supermarket worker fired for filming theft - should he have been sacked?
A supermarket worker has been fired for filming three men stealing nearly £400 ($500)...
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Public Grievance | Dealing with employee complaints on social media
Social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are part and parcel of...
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'I set an example' | Meet the employer bucking a concerning wellbeing trend
Similar to other industries, the PR sector is made up of overwhelming agendas...
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Best practice | Do your HR policies back up your PR claims?
Your company is in the news for a fabulous initiative that garners positive PR -...
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VIDEO FEATURE | How TikTok has changed HR
With TikTok's popularity amongst younger people, has the platform disrupted how HR...
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Starbucks | Social media rules in spotlight after employee 'sacked' for making TikToks at work
A Starbucks worker says he was sacked after making TikTok videos about working for...
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'Profoundly affected' | Woman sacked for taking time off after miscarriage wins legal case
A woman who was sacked for taking time off following a pregnancy miscarriage has...
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