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Is Lord Sugar's scathing attack on PwC's flexible working policies valid?

'A bl**y joke' | Is Lord Sugar's scathing attack on PwC's flexible working policies valid?

This week, Apprentice star and business magnate Lord Sugar launched a scathing attack on PwC's new summer hours policy and the concept of flexible working. He tweeted that he considered such policies to be a 'bloody joke', and that staff...
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UK among worst countries for paid maternity leave

'Not enough to live on' | UK among worst countries for paid maternity leave

The UK and Ireland are falling short of their European neighbours when it comes to the rate of statutory maternity pay, new data has found...
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How can HR support staff financial wellbeing?

Cost of living crisis | How can HR support staff financial wellbeing?

HR and employers should consider how they can support the financial wellbeing of staff members. HR Grapevine takes a look at some key ways financial wellbeing can be supported...
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Number of workers seeking HR help for divorce & bereavement soars

Wellbeing | Number of workers seeking HR help for divorce & bereavement soars

The number of UK employees accessing workplace support for matters such as anxiety, bereavements and even divorce has rocketed in the past year, new figures show...
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How can HR support financial wellbeing?

VIDEO FEATURE | How can HR support financial wellbeing?

With this week marking Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, it’s important for HR teams and business leaders to know the external situations that can impact an employee’s mental health. Financial wellbeing has a huge impact on mental health, so how can HR support staff financial wellbeing?
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Firm gives staff greater flexibility - here's how it can help HR

Airbnb | Firm gives staff greater flexibility - here's how it can help HR

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How PwC's extended 'summer hours' policy could benefit HR

Friday feeling | How PwC's extended 'summer hours' policy could benefit HR

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How can HR handle worker strikes?

Post Office | How can HR handle worker strikes?

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Recognition

Which is the 'happiest working city' in the UK?

Work satisfaction | Which is the 'happiest working city' in the UK?

Manchester is the 'happiest' city to work in, with over one-quarter (27%) based in the city rating their work satisfaction levels as 'very high'...
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1 in 8 staff 'not paid enough' to cover food & bills, report finds

Cash crisis | 1 in 8 staff 'not paid enough' to cover food & bills, report finds

Shocking new data suggests that one in eight UK employees is not earning enough money to support themselves without having to go into debt to pay for basic...
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Currys boosts hourly base rate for colleagues - here's why

'Doing our part' | Currys boosts hourly base rate for colleagues - here's why

The technology retailer Currys plc has announced a 5.2% increase to the minimum pay rage of its hourly-paid staff members in the UK to £10 per hour (£11.05...
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What are 'boomerang' employees - and how could they help HR?

Hiring | What are 'boomerang' employees - and how could they help HR?

With one expert suggesting that the next hiring trend could be a surge of 'boomerang workers', HR Grapevine takes a look at the benefits and drawbacks...
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Salary & payroll

THIS is the UK's best city for job opportunities in HR

Time to make a move? | THIS is the UK's best city for job opportunities in HR

A new survey has revealed the UK city currently offering the most career opportunities...
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Employers remain unaware of crippling money worries - why?

Insight | Employers remain unaware of crippling money worries - why?

Ask employers how many of their people worry about money every day and they'll...
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Firm says staff can work from home permanently if they take HUGE pay cut

'Not sensible' | Firm says staff can work from home permanently if they take HUGE pay cut

A London law firm has offered staff the option to work from home permanently...
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Job candidates are less likely to apply for a job without THIS

Hiring woes | Job candidates are less likely to apply for a job without THIS

Simon Wingate, Managing Director at Reed.co.uk, said: “You wouldn't shop in a...
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Video Features

How can HR support financial wellbeing?
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VIDEO FEATURE | How can HR support financial wellbeing?
With this week marking Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, it's important for HR teams and business leaders to know the external situations that...
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Google's executive pay rise and the impact on HR
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VIDEO FEATURE | Google's executive pay rise and the impact on HR
Tech giant Google has started 2022 by making headlines as the company has controversially handed out huge raises to executives...
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What's on the HR agenda this Christmas?
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VIDEO FEATURE | What's on the HR agenda this Christmas?
It's that time of year again! Christmas is right around the corner and, after 2020's celebrations were largely put on hold, this year's festive season...
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Insights

Assessing the mental resilience of your employees

Wellbeing | Assessing the mental resilience of your employees

Statistics released by Towergate Health and Protection in October 2021, show that women are more likely to suffer from a mental health condition, but that men are half as likely to seek support at work. By reviewing who was making use of their employ
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As the cost-of-living rises, it's time to ditch the car for greener and cheaper choices

Sustainability | As the cost-of-living rises, it's time to ditch the car for greener and cheaper choices

The soaring cost-of-living means it’s a worrying time for many workers across the UK. Energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels and are set to increase further in the autumn. Supermarket till receipts show the cost of food is rising and toug
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Podcast

How to use benefits & rewards to stop the Great Resignation

PODCAST | How to use benefits & rewards to stop the Great Resignation

In this podcast, HR Grapevine Head of Content, Dan Cave, sits down with Michael Harper, Senior Account Director at Blackhawk Network, to discuss the role that reward and recognition play in preventing high turnover...
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Could HR help employees with rising winter energy prices?

PODCAST | Could HR help employees with rising winter energy prices?

In this week's episode of the podcast, Sophie Parrott sits down as winter energy prices rise. In discussion with Dan Cave, the pair talk about the impact that these rising bills could have on remote workers...
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Learning Resources

Recognition Calendar 2022

Recognition Calendar 2022

Increase employee appreciation in your organisation starting today by downloading our free 2022 Employee Recognition Calendar for twelve months of appreciation...
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