Timpson unveils 'Good News December' to combat COVID-19 woes

Xmas strategy | Timpson unveils 'Good News December' to combat COVID-19 woes

To help spread a bit of cheer in the run up to Christmas, the retailer Timpson has unveiled a new initiative where all colleagues have been asked to send in their good news - whether this is relative...
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Huge numbers of staff long for workplace festive fun

‘Morale & connections' | Huge numbers of staff long for workplace festive fun

While the Christmas period may be looking different this year in light of the pandemic, new research has found that an overwhelming number of employees have come to realise the benefits of Christmas-related...
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Surprising ways firms are rewarding staff this Christmas

BONUSES & TIME OFF | Surprising ways firms are rewarding staff this Christmas

With the festive season almost upon us, HR Grapevine takes a look at what firms such as Aldi and Wickes are doing to reward staff this Christmas…
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BrewDog CEO pens open letter about his biggest mistakes

Leadership | BrewDog CEO pens open letter about his biggest mistakes

James Watt, the Founder and CEO of BrewDog, recently posted an open letter on LinkedIn where he reflected...
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Boozy way one firm boosted remote staff connections

'Virtual beer garden' | Boozy way one firm boosted remote staff connections

To help boost social connections between co-workers, one employer has opened up a 'virtual pub' for...
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Boris Johnson at centre of workplace bullying row

Conduct | Boris Johnson at centre of workplace bullying row

An inquiry into Secretary of State, Priti Patel, has found evidence that she broke the ministerial code...
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Most inclusive employers in Europe REVEALED

IKEA & Booking.com | Most inclusive employers in Europe REVEALED

The Financial Times (FT) has published its second annual Diversity Leaders ranking which identified Europe's...
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Staff given the option to add pronouns to name badges

Tesco | Staff given the option to add pronouns to name badges

A LinkedIn post recently shared by a Tesco employee shared details of the organisation's latest inclusivity...
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WORST office Secret Santa gifts revealed

Adult-themed gifts | WORST office Secret Santa gifts revealed

While the annual Secret Santa gift exchange can be a great way of engaging staff and boosting morale,...
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