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Misconduct probe | Met Police duo face hearing over alleged sexual & racial remarks to staff
Two Met Police officers will face a disciplinary probe over alleged misconduct, including claims that...
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Comms controversy | WhatsApp at work - MPs' scandal highlights risks for HR
The exposure of offensive messages, shared by Members of Parliament in a Labour party WhatsApp group,...
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Burnout Britain | Half of HR leaders suffering from anxiety at work every week
With a new report revealing concerning levels of workplace anxiety across the UK workforce - do leaders...
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£15m investment | Lidl CPO rewards 'hard-working colleagues' with hourly pay increase for 28,000 UK staff
Lidl's updated entry-level wages will sit 50 pence above the government's new National Living...
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Equality Act | Voodoo is a protected religious belief, tribunal rules
An employment law expert says a tribunal ruling on Voodoo highlights ongoing uncertainty about what qualifies...
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'Horrendous' | Gino D'Acampo allegations prove there's still work to be done on sexual harassment in the workplace
Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo is facing multiple allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour...
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'Fat' & 'bald' | Hospital receptionist awarded £19k after 'banter' with security guard ended in assault
A hospital receptionist who was allegedly attacked by a security guard after their workplace 'banter'...
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'A mistake' | Talksport faces backlash for 'lack of consultation' with staff over Jermaine Jenas reappointment
Some staff are reportedly angry at the radio station for failing to consult them on Jenas' return to...
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'Meant to be a joke' | Worker loses case after boss said she was 'mad for having more kids'
An NHS employee who was told she was 'mad for having more kids' has lost a discrimination case, after...
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Hundreds of millions | Counting the taxpayer cost of whistleblowing failures
Ignoring whistleblowers has cost the taxpayer hundreds of millions of pounds...
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'Zoom culture' | Alan Sugar says workers must 'get their bums back into the office'
Lord Alan Sugar has waded into the debate on remote working once more, saying young people “just want...
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‘Family feeling’ | IKEA welcomes employees to '20+ club,' revealing the secrets of multi-decade retention
The employees boasting 20-year careers at IKEA shared why they value the company's culture so...
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Movers Index | Commuting rebounds but travel patterns shift: What it means for employers
British workers are heading back to the office in greater numbers, but their commuting habits are changing...
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'Never our intention' | Restaurant staff found out they lost their jobs via social media
Some burger chain staff first saw the news online...
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Wellbeing study | How starting work affects young adults' sleep, diet & physical activity
Study sheds light on how work changes young adults' health...
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'Abused his position' | Detective sacked after sexually touching junior officer
A police detective sergeant has been sacked for inappropriate sexual conduct, following a probe by the...
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EY study | Report examines DE&I impact on productivity & talent attraction for UK firms
A new report underlines the key role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in improving productivity...
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£70k payout | Disabled worker sacked after taking sick leave while awaiting reasonable adjustments
An NHS trust has been ordered to pay more than £70k to a former employee who was dismissed after taking...
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Employment Rights Bill | Government considers ban on NDAs in sexual misconduct cases
Campaigners want the ban included in the Employment Rights Bill...
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'It hit me hard' | Young people most at risk of burnout at work, study shows
Younger workers are more likely to face burnout and stress than older colleagues...
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