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'Culture of fear' | Gail's Bakery HR denies using CCTV to spy on staff
A former Gail's worker claimed the bakery is 'cultivating a culture of fear, isolating union members,...
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It came home... again! | 70,000+ employees take day off work after England's Euro 2025 victory
The Lionesses won another major final this weekend, and fans are prepared for some long...
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Presenteeism | UK workers most trusted in Europe, but guilt stops them 'switching off'
Despite flexible policies, nearly 4 in 10 still feel guilty being offline...
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Productivity puzzle | Poor workplaces costing the UK economy £71bn a year
Physical workplace factors are central to colleague satisfaction...
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House of Lords | 'Day one' unfair dismissal rights blocked in major blow to Employment Rights Bill
Gov's promise for automatic protections is overturned in House of Lords vote...
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Viral Kiss Cam | CEO & HR Chief filmed embracing at Coldplay gig - cue affair allegations, HR memes, & internet meltdown
A TikTok of a CEO and his HR chief embracing at a Coldplay gig has gone viral, sparking affair allegations,...
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'Deep concern' | FCA staff threaten industrial action over proposed hybrid working changes
Union warns of mass resistance as 93% of members back action against increased office time...
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'Had enough' | Nuclear site staff stage strike amid claims of staff being bullied
Hundreds down tools after alleged bullying by supervisors...
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£1m lawsuit | Moet Hennessy whistleblower allegedly told she was 'gagging for it'
Former executive dismissed months after flagging misconduct to HR...
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'Huge milestone' | HR experts react to ban on NDAs in cases of workplace abuse
New legislation will stop confidentiality clauses from being used to silence victims...
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'Below the standard' | Former Royal Navy chief sacked over affair with subordinate
Ex-Admiral admits behaviour 'fell well below the standard'...
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‘Inherent power imbalance’ | University of Manchester bans (some) staff-student relationships
One sexual misconduct campaigner said she was 'very relieved' to see the removal of an 'egregious...
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Definitely, maybe an HR issue | Staff productivity could nosedive as Oasis fans try to score last-minute reunion tickets
Workers could spend hours on re-sale websites, experts say...
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De-escalation | Fear of confrontation risks fuelling a rise in grievances, say experts
A widespread fear of confrontation is driving a culture of conflict avoidance in UK businesses, leaving...
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Values | 3 in 5 UK workers threaten to quit if employers rollback DEI
Employers who dilute their DEI policies risk triggering a talent exodus...
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Broadcast bust-up | Former GB News presenter sues channel for unfair dismissal & discrimination
An ex-presenter is suing the channel with a range of claims including race discrimination...
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'Grappling uncertainty' | Layoffs, AI & RTO mandates: UK workforce anxiety hits breaking point
Fear of job losses, economic instability and return to office mandates stifle UK growth as economic predictions...
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EAP | Poor mental health drives 1 in 3 employee helpline calls, data shows
Britain's poor mental health continues to be the main driver of calls to employee assistance helplines,...
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FIA | F1's governing body axes head of DEI in restructure that splits up role
DEI duties now split between teams at motorsport's leading organisation...
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'Robust processes' | BBC Breakfast editor takes leave amid bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast has taken an extended period of leave after bullying and misconduct complaints...
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