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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WFH bargains topping employee wishlists

Black Friday | WFH bargains topping employee wishlists

With Black Friday upon us (Friday November 27, 2020), HR Grapevine takes a look at some of the work-from-home...
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UK workers share biggest lockdown confessions

'Fibbing' | UK workers share biggest lockdown confessions

In research commissioned by supermarket chain Tesco, a study of 2,000 adults discovered that 78% admitted...
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Burnout coach slams 8hr workday

9-to-5 | Burnout coach slams 8hr workday

The dramatic shift to the way in which professionals work over the past 12 months is a testament to the...
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Employee bashes boss in email which gets sent to…the boss

CRINGE | Employee bashes boss in email which gets sent to…the boss

The end of the year means stress levels are rising but for one colleague it also meant a red face...
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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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UK staff pulling longer hours & taking fewer sick days

'Wellbeing timebomb' | UK staff pulling longer hours & taking fewer sick days

Insurance firm Aviva's latest report 'Embracing the Age of Ambiguity' has found that heightened anxiety...
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