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Workplace stability | London Fire Brigade becomes 300th Living Hours employer in UK
London Fire Brigade has today announced its commitment to providing secure working...
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'Impact, not intention' | BBC's Strictly settlement shows why HR must act early on bullying concerns
The BBC's reported five-figure settlement with Amanda Abbington highlights the financial and reputational...
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'Stark reality' | UK labour market stuck in 'low hire, low fire' cycle as vacancies fall
Employers and the Government have been urged to stimulate recruitment as falling vacancies and weak confidence...
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£3bn dilemma | Think tank proposes guaranteed 30 hour work week amid zero-hour contract reforms
Workers without fixed hours who regularly work between 20 and 30 hours a week face...
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'Message is clear' | Is health and wellbeing just a tick-box exercise? More than half of employees think so
New research has raised questions over whether employers' health and wellbeing...
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‘From the beach’ | Bank of England plays down criticism of 'work from abroad' HR policy
The Bank of England has addressed complaints about a policy which permits staff to work overseas for...
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Court ruling | Ryanair sued by hundreds of pilots over holiday pay claims
Ryanair is facing group action from 262 pilots following claims they were denied holiday and...
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Hiring slowdown | Graduate job postings fall to lowest mid-year level since 2020
Graduate recruitment has fallen to its weakest level for this point in the year since the height of the...
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'Challenge the stigma' | Goldman Sachs £1.45m payout sends warning over parental leave policies
Employers risk undermining efforts to improve gender equality if staff believe taking extended parental...
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ONS latest | UK labour market steadies, but young workers continue to be left behind
The UK's labour market has shown fresh signs of stabilising, but persistently high youth unemployment...
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'Right direction' | Equal pay reforms could force firms to post salary information in job adverts
The Government has launched a 15-week consultation on reforming the UK's equal...
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'The system is failing' | 8 in 10 mothers cut maternity leave short due to financial pressure
New research has exposed stark inequalities in maternity support, with lower-income,...
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'Early intervention' | Police officers to receive expanded mental health support after traumatic incidents
Around 150,000 psychological assessments and mental health checks will be offered...
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'Leadership visibility' | Barclays orders senior managers into office four days a week
Barclays is tightening its hybrid working policy for senior employees, requiring...
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'Timing is key' | Extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup? What HR needs to know
England's World Cup run has already tested workplace attendance policies. Victory...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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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