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'Change parents' lives' | Relaunched parliamentary group to champion working families & flexible working

A cross-party group of MPs and peers has relaunched in Westminster with a renewed focus on supporting working families and pushing for more flexible and...
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WFH study | Remote working fails to spread jobs more evenly across UK - report finds

Hopes that working from home would help struggling UK regions attract high-skilled workers are not being realised, according to the findings of a new research project...
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Lidl worker 'marked down' for lack of degree during redundancy process
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'Felt punished' | Lidl worker 'marked down' for lack of degree during redundancy process

Lidl unfairly dismissed a long-serving employee after applying redundancy selection criteria that disadvantaged older staff who were less likely to hold...
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Moderna replacing junior HR analyst roles with AI, HR chief says
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‘Converted into a GPT’ | Moderna replacing junior HR analyst roles with AI, HR chief says

The vaccine-maker recently merged its digital and HR teams into a single department...
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Amazon staff hail impact of £8,000 pre-paid tuition perk
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‘A no-brainer’ | Amazon staff hail impact of £8,000 pre-paid tuition perk

Amazon said its 'Career Choice' scheme helps workers achieve bold career moves, from HR to HGV driving...
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Insights

Navigating office parties under the new Worker Protection Act
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Jingle all the way (safely) | Navigating office parties under the new Worker Protection Act

With the festive season once again upon us, and in-light of the Worker Protection Act amendment to the Equality Act 2010, what steps do you need to take to ensure all employees have a happy and safe Christmas party?
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A Roadmap for EU Pay Transparency
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Compensation | A Roadmap for EU Pay Transparency

We look at the key steps to mapping out compliance to hit the 2026 deadline...
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Engagement approaches

Singing through work stress hits a high note
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Pitch perfect? | Singing through work stress hits a high note

HR Grapevine reports on the mental wellbeing powers of belting out a tune...
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Inclusion & retention: How Fulham FC tackles football's diversity problem head-on
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‘Never about quotas’ | Inclusion & retention: How Fulham FC tackles football's diversity problem head-on

Fulham FC's Head of Inclusion, Jamie Dapaah, tells HR Grapevine about how the Premier League club tackles representation from the top down...
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - a call to action for HR
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  • 5 mins

'Open conversations' | Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - a call to action for HR

As Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May 2025) begins across the UK, HR leaders are being urged to go beyond surface-level wellbeing campaigns and...
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CPO, Agilitas - how our 'culture canvas' improved team dynamics & stabilised turnover
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Podcast | CPO, Agilitas - how our 'culture canvas' improved team dynamics & stabilised turnover

Bev Markland, CPO at Agilitas, on using a culture canvas as a tool for identifying cultural strengths and areas of improvement...
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Improving employer brand

Poor paternity leave is straining our mental health, fathers warn
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  • 6 mins

'This is a crisis' | Poor paternity leave is straining our mental health, fathers warn

New data nearly half of UK dads experience multiple symptoms of depression or anxiety after having a baby, with 82% calling better paternity leave the...
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Why employers must learn from the NHS Lothian 'toxic culture' report
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Tackling toxicity | Why employers must learn from the NHS Lothian 'toxic culture' report

The recent independent review into NHS Lothian's women's services is a sobering reminder that even the most mission-driven workplaces can suffer under...
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Reform UK hiring remote staff despite vowing to end WFH in councils
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  • 6 mins

'Hypocrisy' | Reform UK hiring remote staff despite vowing to end WFH in councils

Reform UK has been accused of hypocrisy for advertising home working roles despite vowing to end WFH at local councils...
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UK workers among Europe's most disengaged, global report warns
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  • 4 mins

'No surprise' | UK workers among Europe's most disengaged, global report warns

New report paints stark picture of employee morale, with UK among Europe's worst...
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Onboarding

'At this stage in my career, people assume I have it all figured out,' Hanna Fletcher, HR Generalist
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The doubters | 'At this stage in my career, people assume I have it all figured out,' Hanna Fletcher, HR Generalist

Mid-life can be a whirling pot of confidence knocks and imposter syndrome...
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Meet Paul Cowley, Director of Rehabilitation, Iceland - 'I know about ex-offenders - I was one'
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Prison-break | Meet Paul Cowley, Director of Rehabilitation, Iceland - 'I know about ex-offenders - I was one'

Iceland's Director of Rehabilitation knows all about ex-offenders. He is one...
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'Listen don't just do' - Navigating the first 100 days of leadership
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The new kid on the block | 'Listen don't just do' - Navigating the first 100 days of leadership

Fresh starts, new everything. If you were Keir Starmer how would you approach the overwhelm of being the new kid on the block and having all eyes on you?...
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Why new starter stories matter for employer brand
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Induction woes | New starter stories matter for employer brand

Employer branding can be exposed for all the wrong reasons when onboarding is not carefully managed.
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Trust

Worker dubbed 'Darth Vader' wins tribunal - what the case was really about
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  • 4 mins

Whistleblowing | Worker dubbed 'Darth Vader' wins tribunal - what the case was really about

Worker's 'Darth Vader' comparison hits headlines, but tribunal reveals more serious HR failings...
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How a comedian helps this firm improve its communication skills
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Buzzacott LLP | How a comedian helps this firm improve its communication skills

The London accountancy firm that brought in a comedian to boost staff communication...
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NHS bosses apologise to staff over 'toxic' workplace culture
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'Let down' | NHS bosses apologise to staff over 'toxic' workplace culture

NHS bosses in Scotland have apologised to staff after a report found evidence of a toxic workplace culture across its women's services, including distrust...
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HRD, Muse Group - acing asynchronous to achieve global workforce symphony
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Podcast | HRD, Muse Group - acing asynchronous to achieve global workforce symphony

Music tool maker Muse Group has a distinctive structure and culture centred on global asynchronous work. Their HR Director, Elena Skvortsova, speaks to...
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Worker experience

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Sarcastic smileys | Emojis in the workplace... :) or :(?

A body language expert recently warned the Wall Street Journal that conflicting interpretations of emojis could cause workplace misunderstandings...
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'Tea and Talk sessions' are just one way to support mental health'
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Case Study | 'Tea and Talk sessions' are just one way to support mental health'

Marking Mental Health Awareness Week, HR Grapevine talks to one employer about how they swelled the number of MHFAiders with internal volunteers.
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Employers risk talent exodus due to lack of support for cancer carers
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'Awful burden' | Employers risk talent exodus due to lack of support for cancer carers

New research has revealed the pressure working cancer carers face as they take on the dual role of caring for a loved one with cancer whilst in full or...
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4-day week set to take over by 2030 as UK workers predict its rise
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  • 4 mins

Work-life balance | 4-day week set to take over by 2030 as UK workers predict its rise

Workers expect the 4-day model to become standard within 5 years...
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Video Features

Talking workplace innovation with Bacardi
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Video | Talking workplace innovation with Bacardi
More than 160 years since the company was founded on the Caribbean island of Cuba, Bacardi is still family owned. Best known...
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Inside HR Grapevine's 2023 Talent Acquisition meet-up
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Video Feature | Inside HR Grapevine's 2023 Talent Acquisition meet-up
HR Grapevine recently hosted a live event discussing all things talent acquisiton...
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What is moral injury, and what does HR need to know about it?
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Psychological wellbeing | What is moral injury, and why is it important for HR?
What people leaders need to know about the psychological wellbeing of their employees...
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Podcast

Gregg Wallace steps down as MasterChef host amid misconduct claims
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BBC probe | Gregg Wallace steps down as MasterChef host amid misconduct claims

Claims made against the MasterChef host have put the spotlight back on recent legal changes to end sexual harassment at work...
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HR Director, Roadchef - how investment in ESG helps us drive an award-winning employee experience
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Podcast | HR Director, Roadchef - how investment in ESG helps us drive an award-winning employee experience

Laura Bunn, HR Director at the motorway services operator argues HR and ESG are increasingly aligned...
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Learning Resources

Workday Global Workforce Report: Restoring trust before your top people leave

Workday Global Workforce Report: Restoring trust before your top people leave

Elevate employee experiences. Elevate work. With the pace of applications outpacing hiring demand (applications grew 4x faster than requisitions in 2024),...
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