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'Better banter' | Builders merchant Selco introduces staff training on banter vs harassment
A builders merchant has introduced new staff training on workplace culture. In this piece, we explore...
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New starter no-shows | Over a quarter of UK employers have been ghosted by new recruits on day one
New research highlights the importance of engaging and effective recruitment processes, amid worrying...
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'Abuse of power' | Harrods' ex-owner Al Fayed accused of decades of sexual abuse against staff
The late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed stands accused of decades of sex attacks on staff at the luxury...
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26 years old | EY responds after mother of deceased employee claims “wellbeing is sacrificed for productivity”
Ernst & Young (EY) released a statement Wednesday after mounting criticism of its work culture, following...
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'It's too much' | Pro footballers could strike over rising workload concerns
This article explores what HR can learn about employee wellbeing from a Premier League footballer, who...
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Discrimination | Pregnant worker branded 'emotional & hormonal' wins £350k
This article looks at the results of an employment tribunal, regarding the treatment of a pregnant employee....
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'Difficult times' | Business leaders reveal hiring habits during economic instability
This news article looks at research into how UK business leaders are responding to economic uncertainty,...
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Blighty plight | UK ranks among worst countries for work-life balance
This article explores new analysis on the quality of work-life balance in the UK and other countries,...
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'Too little too late' | Amazon hikes UK staff pay as union slams worker treatment
This article covers the news of a pay rise for frontline employees at Amazon in the UK, including reaction...
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Worker demographics | Firms battling Gen Z 'attitude & expectation issues' - and staff say HR should handle it
Brits say HR is best suited to handle Gen Z workplace issues...
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'Genuine interest' | Staff asking black worker about her name, hair & food wasn't racist, tribunal rules
This news article explores a recent employment tribunal into claims of race discrimination, based on...
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Permission to party | CBI staff must ask manager if they can drink following scandal
Employees at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have been told by the company they must seek...
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State of Wellbeing | 1 in 3 UK employees often think about leaving their company
This article explores new research into employee satisfaction and the number of UK employees wanting...
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Pensions & PTO | Almost half of employers disguise statutory rights as workplace benefits
This article explores the ways some employers are presenting legal employee rights as workplace benefits,...
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The 'Great Detachment' | A new trend seeing employees trapped and disengaged
A new trend dubbed the 'Great Detachment' is sweeping across businesses, and is characterised by...
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HR failure? | Report reveals 'shockingly high' 52% of LGBT+ employees have been bullied or harassed at work
Research published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has found over half of LGBT+ workers have suffered...
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‘Flirty texts’ | BBC presenter Jermaine Jenas sacked after complaints about workplace conduct
Jermaine Jenas, a presenter on BBC programmes The One Show and Match of the Day, has been sacked by the...
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'Not compatible' | 'This is a company for grown-ups' CEO tells London staff after imposing RTO mandate
This article looks at a tech firm's decision to introduce a full-time return to office mandate, and the...
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'Deliberate & calculated' | £8k bill for employee who secretly worked other jobs while claiming sick pay
This article explores an investigation into an employee's fraudulent activity by claiming sick pay at...
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Crisp in the bag | Post Office appoints new Head of People Strategy to 'strengthen internal culture'
The Post Office has appointed Juliet Crisp as its new Head of People Strategy, Planning, and Governance,...
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