Employee sacked after racial slur used at work
Ops & Tech

Discrimination | Employee sacked after racial slur used at work

While discrimination is viewed as a serious HR issue, the server claimed that after raising the racial slur to management, it was brushed off as a joke...
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Google cuts meetings to stop staff leaking info
Ops & Tech

Mistrust | Google cuts meetings to stop staff leaking info

In a bid to prevent employees from leaking information, Google has cut down the number of meetings…
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Social media | HUGE number of Brits snub colleagues online
Employees appeared to be most reluctant adding colleagues on Snapchat, followed by...
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Guilt-ridden workers struggle to make GP appointments
Ops & Tech

'Always-on' culture | Guilt-ridden workers struggle to make GP appointments

Nearly six in ten (59%) felt guilty about attending doctor's appointments during work hours because...
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Apple sacks employee after x-rated text fiasco
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Misconduct | Apple sacks employee after x-rated text fiasco

After being handed a phone to fix this Apple staffer did the unthinkable...
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John Lewis Xmas ad features HOT HR lessons

#ExcitableEdgar | John Lewis Xmas ad features HOT HR lessons

With the much-loved retailer's latest festive commercial hitting screens, the struggles of Edgar.....
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Third of staff fail to check payslips

Payroll | Third of staff fail to check payslips

While a large portion fail to check their earnings, one in seven are concerned about the accuracy of...
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Staff accused of unthinkable behaviour

Poo, plants & misconduct | Staff accused of unthinkable behaviour

In a letter written to staff, the FCA's COO branded the acts 'distasteful and shameful' which wouldn't...
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Jobs market stable despite Brexit turmoil

ONS | Jobs market stable despite Brexit turmoil

The Office for National Statistics has released its latest Regional Labour Market Statistics report....
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Boss allegedly fired employee after HIV diagnosis

Discrimination | Boss allegedly fired employee after HIV diagnosis

Shortly after his diagnosis, the employee claimed that he asked his manager to sign a form that would...
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Corporate wellbeing grows to £3tn valuation

Perks | Corporate wellbeing grows to £3tn valuation

Over the past few years, numerous studies have evidenced the significant benefit...
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Leadership

Workers sue over sexual harassment claims

McDonald's | Workers sue over sexual harassment claims

The latest news about McDonald's to hit headlines was about workers who filed...
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'Racist old boys' network' shuns BAME workers from top jobs

Boardroom diversity | 'Racist old boys' network' shuns BAME workers from top jobs

RBS' Head of HR has carried out in-depth research into the lack of BAME candidates at Board level ...
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Lap-dancing clubs used to inspire staff to hit targets

Culture | Lap-dancing clubs used to inspire staff to hit targets

A whistleblower at a top wealth management business has alleged that corporate trips to lap-dancing clubs,...
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HRD slammed over INTRUSIVE interview question

'Red flag' | HRD slammed over INTRUSIVE interview question

While interviews are sought to quiz hopeful candidates on how they would mitigate certain work-related...
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Employees demand climate change action from bosses

Google | Employees demand climate change action from bosses

More than a thousand Google employees have clubbed together and penned an open letter to bosses urging...
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6 in 10 UK firms unaware of future legal changes

EXCLUSIVE | 6 in 10 UK firms unaware of future legal changes

For those employers who are unaware of the proposed legal changes in the Government's Good Work Plan...
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Compensation & Benefits

65% of UK firms provide added benefits to married employees

Unequal perks | 65% of UK firms provide added benefits to married employees

While all employees should be treated the same, regardless of their marital status, new research has...
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Employees STILL haven't taken 2019's annual leave

Holiday | Employees STILL haven't taken 2019's annual leave

While many would assume that most employees have waded through the majority of their annual leave al...
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Corporate wellbeing grows to £3tn valuation

Perks | Corporate wellbeing grows to £3tn valuation

Over the past few years, numerous studies have evidenced the significant benefit...
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Disabled staff work two months of the year for free

Disability pay gap | Disabled staff work two months of the year for free

Disabled workers in the UK work an average of two months of the year for free...
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Gary Lineker at centre of hourly pay row

BBC | Gary Lineker at centre of hourly pay row

Yet another pay dispute has arisen at the BBC after presenter Clare Balding...
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Employee reveals STRANGE work perk

Trick or treat? | Employee reveals STRANGE work perk

One employee enjoys the perks of free botox during her lunch break…
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Learning

Corporate wellbeing grows to £3tn valuation

Perks | Corporate wellbeing grows to £3tn valuation

Over the past few years, numerous studies have evidenced the significant benefit...
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Disabled staff work two months of the year for free

Disability pay gap | Disabled staff work two months of the year for free

Disabled workers in the UK work an average of two months of the year for free...
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Is this the most extreme work routine ever?

3AM start | Is this the most extreme work routine ever?

Starting the day with a structured routine is a positive way to promote good mental and...
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6 in 10 say office noise destroys productivity

Concentration | 6 in 10 say office noise destroys productivity

Noise in the workplace is massively affecting workers' ability to complete...
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Barbie dolls to tackle workplace inequality

Career development | Barbie dolls to tackle workplace inequality

Judge Barbie will encourage young girls to think about other job opportunities to encourage better gender...
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Is crying at work a good thing?

Emotions | Is crying at work a good thing?

Contrary to the attributes of British culture which often see people trying to 'keep a stiff upper...
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Resourcing

Does your firm offer the best interview experience?

Glassdoor | Does your firm offer the best interview experience?

With the average interview process lasting 27 days for the average candidates, Glassdoor analysed the...
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The biggest limitation for job candidates revealed

Racism | The biggest limitation for job candidates revealed

New research has uncovered some damming statistics about employee belief in the current recruitment....
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Mother grilled on workplace relevance felt 'identity-less'

Career break | Mother grilled on workplace relevance felt 'identity-less'

While leaving the working world may be easy, it seems that getting back into the corporate cycle is a...
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Employment levels slump amid Brexit uncertainties

ONS | Employment levels slump amid Brexit uncertainties

Recruitment is feeling the pinch of Brexit's implications already, as ONS figures show that...
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WeWork staff share fears over future employability

Reputation | WeWork staff share fears over future employability

A portion of WeWork employees are concerned that having their work experience at the real estate firm...
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Staff spend 5 months of their life at interviews

Glassdoor | Staff spend 5 months of their life at interviews

The study revealed that jobseekers will spend around 27 days on average during an interview processâ...
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