The worst things employees have done
Ops & Tech

Friday the 13th | The worst things employees have done

While many of us may be expressing caution when using a mirror to get ready for work or avoiding three drain covers on the morning walk to work...
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What can HR learn from the Tory MP resignations?
Ops & Tech

Staff retention | What can HR learn from the Tory MP resignations?

With circa 25 cabinet ministers, government ministers, MPs and MSPs either quitting or being booted out of the Conservative Party by Prime Minister Boris Johnson...
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Brexit | BMW workers could face unpaid leave with no-deal
The German carmaker is preparing to close its site in Oxford for two weeks from October 31 if...
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7 FUTURISTIC jobs that HR will recruit for
Resourcing

Transformation | 7 FUTURISTIC jobs that HR will recruit for

From an Organ and Body Part Creator to a Space Nurse, the future of work looks set to be a different...
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Employer found liable after worker's death
Ops & Tech

Business trip | Employer found liable after worker's death

A French firm has been found liable for an employee who died on a business trip whilst having sex with...
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Operations & Technology

10 skills you need so robots don't take your job

Automation | 10 skills you need so robots don't take your job

A company has developed the 'perfect' employee, which boasts traits such as…
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What is 'nomophobia'?

Smartphone | What is 'nomophobia'?

The term, which was coined during a 2008 study by the Post Office, relates to the phobia felt when.....
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1 in 8 employees too afraid to call in sick

Presenteeism | 1 in 8 employees too afraid to call in sick

The study found that 79% of workers were too afraid to take time off sick over fears...
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Do you have one of the UK's most expensive commutes?

Travel | Do you have one of the UK's most expensive commutes?

The cost of commuting - both in time and money - can really hit the pockets of employees…
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Kevin Spacey allegations spark fall out on how to tackle workplace abuse

Confidentiality | Kevin Spacey allegations spark fall out on how to tackle workplace abuse

The Old Vic theatre has been running a programme to tackle workplace malpractice, but experts claim there...
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15m UK employees suffer due to internet failures

Technology | 15m UK employees suffer due to internet failures

Studies have shown a worrying link between internet usage and addiction, featuring similar behaviours...
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Leadership

HRD threatened 'suicidal' worker with legal action

Mental Health | HRD threatened 'suicidal' worker with legal action

'I appreciate you may have mental health problems, but this letter is not acceptable. In future do not...
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Hiring managers reveal key partnership in leadership recruitment

EXCLUSIVE | Hiring managers reveal key partnership in leadership recruitment

Executive Search UK rankings released today reveal which firms are performing well in…
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Female employee asked to shave legs for work

Discrimination | Female employee asked to shave legs for work

The male manager reportedly asked his female report to shave her legs for work claiming that hair caused...
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Axe threat for staff bringing single-use plastic to work

Eco boss | Axe threat for staff bringing single-use plastic to work

Workers will receive three warnings before they face the chop for bringing in single-use plastics to...
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Half of UK employees quit over horrible bosses

Management | Half of UK employees quit over horrible bosses

The study from jobs board Totaljobs unearthed a worrying divide in relationships between line managers...
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Five ways to make the boss your No.1 fan

Employee traits | Five ways to make the boss your No.1 fan

Every employee wants the validation from their boss that they are good at their job, their work is appreciated...
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Compensation & Benefits

Workers pushed to SHOCKING levels of exhaustion in these sectors

Burnout | Workers pushed to SHOCKING levels of exhaustion in these sectors

Unite union's recent study of over 13,500 workers revealed that union members within these three sectors...
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Employee refused time off to attend OWN wedding

Annual leave | Employee refused time off to attend OWN wedding

The bride-to-be started a new job and cleared the dates of her upcoming wedding and honeymoon with HR....
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Wilko employees to strike over 'brutal' new rotas

Weekend work | Wilko employees to strike over 'brutal' new rotas

'More than 84% of votes were cast for strike action. It's clear how angry workers are about this brutal...
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PM's adviser offers 'probably illegal' cash bonus to staff

Brexit | PM's adviser offers 'probably illegal' cash bonus to staff

As Dominic Cummings ensures everyone is focussed on delivering Brexit, he has offered advisers a…
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1 in 5 Brits quit their job over poor payroll

Financial wellbeing | 1 in 5 Brits quit their job over poor payroll

The study found that the main reasons for employees switching roles were...
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Which factors are affecting employee salaries?

Wage | Which factors are affecting employee salaries?

One of the top factors affecting salary was location, with London scooping the top...
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Learning

Managers practice firing staff using VR

Training | Managers practice firing staff using VR

The virtual human called 'Barry' is sought to help managers develop their communicative...
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Ageism starts MUCH earlier than you think

Discrimination | Ageism starts MUCH earlier than you think

A new study has found that some employees experienced ageism before they reached the age of 45…
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Starbucks caught in racism row despite training

Discrimination | Starbucks caught in racism row despite training

The coffee chain has found themselves embroiled in a second racism row after an employee asked for a...
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Why more Millennials are becoming 'minterns'

Career change | Why more Millennials are becoming 'minterns'

As Millennials consider a new challenge or career, many are starting over at the bottom of the ladder...
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How to retain valuable top talent

Staff engagement | How to retain valuable top talent

Quality staff aren't going to stick around if your offering doesn't...
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HR departments targeted in £600k scam

Data security | HR departments targeted in £600k scam

A Canadian city has fallen victim to a huge scam targeted at HR and finance...
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Resourcing

Exec questions the 'resilience' of employment market

ONS | Exec questions the 'resilience' of employment market

Former REC CEO Kevin Green told HR Grapevine that the uncertainty surrounding Brexit will soon impact...
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Employer bans hotel room job interviews

Diversity | Employer bans hotel room job interviews

The American Economic Association has implemented a new initiative to ban the use of hotel room job ...
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The UK firms staff most want to work for

Glassdoor | The UK firms staff most want to work for

Tech powerhouses including Apple, Facebook and Amazon were all included on the list…
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Hiring specialists reveal 'must haves' for recruitment

Global Talent Acquisition Day | Hiring specialists reveal 'must haves' for recruitment

So, with talent acquisition playing such an important role for employers, HR Grapevine caught up with...
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Employers 'ghosted' in recruitment process

Resourcing | Employers 'ghosted' in recruitment process

The term which was traditionally used to describe the practice of serial daters trying to terminate....
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Alternate career routes for school-leavers

A-level results day | Alternate career routes for school-leavers

With this morning's antics likely to have seen mixed emotions from school-leavers...
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