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‘Exceptional’ | HR Grapevine journalist Annie Hayes wins national HR media award
Annie Hayes was recognised for her 'distinct human perspective' on issues from...
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‘Everyone benefits’ | Why top UK employers are helping deliver 100 million volunteering hours by 2028
The 100 Million Hour Movement aims to mobilise employee volunteering across the UK, with employers urged...
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'Profound impact' | Pregnancy loss is driving women out of work - here's how HR can respond
A new report from Tommy's finds striking inconsistencies in the way firms treat staff following a miscarriage,...
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'Level the playing field' | Women researchers set for stronger family leave & flexible working under new Government charter
More than 50 organisations have signed a new Government-backed charter aimed at improving...
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Benefits boost | Asda boosts support for armed forces staff with enhanced leave & new policies
Asda has reinforced its commitment to the Armed Forces community with a series of...
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'Career benefit' | Revolut ends remote-first approach for graduates with three-day office requirement
Revolut will require its 2027 graduate recruits to spend at least three days a week in the office, arguing...
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'Treated as a problem' | Football club unlawfully withdrew contract over player's pregnancy, landmark ruling finds
A football club unlawfully withdrew a player's contract after learning she was pregnant, a court has...
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'Very disappointing' | Fintech firm faces staff backlash after cutting paid paternity leave
Wise has sparked internal criticism after reducing its paid paternity leave entitlement...
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PM quits | Keir Starmer to resign - what comes next for Labour's employment law crusade?
Legal experts say a change in leadership would put zero-hours reforms at the centre of the debate over...
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'Two-track labour market' | AI hiring & wages surge as demand outpace jobs market
Specialist AI job postings surged by 61% in the UK compared to last year...
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Co-op & Next | National Coalition for Workplace Savings launches - here's why top UK employers are signing up
The National Coalition for Workplace Savings officially launches, with Burger King...
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PwC report | UK gender pay gaps continue to narrow as focus shifts from reporting to action
The UK's gender pay gap continues to narrow, according to PwC's latest analysis,...
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'Pivotal moment' | Could paid Carer's Leave be on the horizon? Government seeks views on new rights
Ministers have launched a major review of workplace support for unpaid carers and...
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'Real impact' | Lloyds boosts family leave support with National Living Wage pay guarantee
The new policy aims to give employees greater financial security during maternity,...
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Key to wellbeing | Timpson expands employee mental health support with personalised therapy scheme
The retailer is looking to make wellbeing support more accessible and effective for...
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Gov consultation | Zero-hours contract reforms could create 'more rather than less insecure employment', HR experts warn
HR leaders have welcomed efforts to tackle insecure work, but fear it could create...
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Benefits trimming | 2 in 5 UK employers have cut workplace perks
UK organisations are paring back workplace benefits to manage costs - a move that...
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'Life's important moments' | Markel announces enhanced family leave for UK secondary carers
Insurance group's Chief People Officer says new policy enhancement will create "confidence...
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'Challenging period' | M&S axes all staff bonuses after major cyber attack hits profits hard
Everyone from shop floor staff to senior leaders will forego a bonus this year to...
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'Cautious approach' | Firms prioritising cost management over growth as employer confidence remains subdued
Latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook finds rising costs and uncertainty continue to...
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‘Motherhood penalty’ | Pensions Commission: Employers must help tackle gender retirement savings gap
The Pensions Commission found that women nearing retirement have, on average, half...
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'Design & delivery problem' | UK ranks second lowest for employee experience despite growing investment in benefits
New research exposes a significant employee-experience blind spot at the heart of...
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Labour Market Outlook | Unemployment rises, vacancies fall to five-year low & wage growth weakens
Unemployment has unexpectedly climbed as vacancies fall to their lowest level in...
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Mental Health Awareness Week | Employers risk losing young talent unless mental health support starts from day one, MHFA England warns
High stress, poor mental health, and quitting risk among 18 -24-year-olds as early-career...
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Deciding factor | Pay transparency is now a 'dealbreaker' for UK workers
72% say pay transparency is important when deciding whether to stay with or join...
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Gig economy | 7,000 couriers take Just Eat to tribunal in battle for minimum wage & holiday pay
Thousands of Just Eat couriers have launched legal action against the delivery giant...
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Shuttles | Demand for workplace transport surges as women seek harassment-free commutes
Experts suggest workplace shuttle services help protect the safety of women at risk...
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'Better outcomes' | John Lewis urges staff back to office as hybrid working expectations tighten
John Lewis has told head office staff to spend more time working in person as it...
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Diamonds, holidays & gold | £8m payroll con sees fraudsters jailed for 22 years
The stolen money funded lavish lifestyles, with cash splashed on gold bullion, diamonds,...
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'More than policy' | The Very Group gains menopause friendly accreditation
The Very Group, which operates digital retailers Very and Littlewoods, has been accredited...
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ONS Latest | Unemployment falls unexpectedly but wage growth slows in fragile labour market
Unemployment has dipped in an unexpected boost for the UK labour market, but slowing...
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Keep Britain Working | TfL joins government review to tackle sickness absence
TfL joins Gov scheme as figures show nearly 419,000 sick days and rising long-term...
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360% | Payroll 'pressure' prompts surge in HMRC tip-offs about underpaying bosses
7,622 tip-offs were filed with HMRC last year regarding failures to pay the national...
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