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Comms & emotional intelligence | These are the top causes of leadership failures, say staff
Leadership is a tough responsibility under any circumstances. But it seems some leaders are putting themselves...
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'Encouraging bad employers' | Tribunal fees a 'green light' for bad bosses to exploit staff, campaigners warn
This article explores mass calls from lawyers and campaigners to stop the reintroduction of employment...
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'Work your proper hours' | UK staff worked £26 billion of unpaid overtime last year
UK employers claimed £26 billion of free labour last year because of workers doing unpaid overtime,...
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Race discrimination case | Ethnic minority staff at historic London parks launch legal fight over pay gaps
Staff at some of London's historic parks say their lower-paid contracts amount to racial...
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'Action needed' | 1 in 5 neurodiverse employees have faced harassment or discrimination at work
Only half of neurodivergent employees feel their firm has a supportive climate where people can talk...
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'Insulting gimmick' | Rail firm Avanti under fire over gift bags given to menopausal employees
Rail firm Avanti West Coast has come under fire over its gift bags including a fan "for hot sweats" and...
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Executive exodus? | Third of C-suite employees plan to quit in 2024
A third of executives admit they are looking for a new role in 2024, with many citing skills deficits...
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C-Suite conduct | CEO of biotech firm sacked for having 'inappropriate' relationships with staff
A British biotech firm has sacked its CEO after an investigation found he had engaged in relationships...
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Age & gender row | TikTok chief says female staff 'should remain quiet and humble', sacked exec alleges
A former TikTok marketing exec alleges she was sacked after complaining about sex and age...
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Job ghosting | 86% of jobseekers admit not showing up to interviews
Rife in the dating world, ghosting is hitting the recruitment sector, with a growing number of jobseekers...
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'Worrying to say the least' | 'Growing disconnect' as working parents seek more employer support
The number of working parents looking for new work to help manage the cost of living and balance their...
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Going out in style? | Worker quits job with company-wide email resignation letter
After her boss chose to berate her in a reply-all email chain, an employee handed in her notice in similar...
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'Scared to go to work' | RAF servicewoman 'hid in toilets' to avoid sexual harassment
A former RAF servicewoman says she was was left battling panic attacks and fearing for her safety due...
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Sacked for 'being boring' | £426k payout for worker who refused to take part in team events
An employee has been awarded nearly half a million Euros following a legal victory previously dubbed...
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Communication & leadership | The most in-demand workplace skills for 2024 revealed
New data shows that despite AI's growing impact on the world of work, soft skills are still the most...
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F1 probe | Red Bull boss Christian Horner to face hearing amid claims of 'inappropriate behaviour'
Red Bull are investigating a complaint against their Formula One team boss Christian Horner, with reports...
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'The great wellbeing walkout' | Retention set to be 'colossal issue' in 2024 as 3 in 4 firms neglect employee morale
Firms can't afford to pay lip service to staff morale if they want to retain talent...
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Wellbeing | AstraZeneca wrongly sacked Dr whose mental health impacted behaviour to staff
An employment judge says AZ should have identified the role that mental health was playing in the conduct...
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National Sickie Day | Presenteeism plaguing UK firms as staff admit to working while unwell
This new research, published to mark 'National Sickie Day', explores the problems causing worrying levels...
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'Kung Fu him' | £30k payout for Asda worker 'kicked in backside' by female colleague
A male employee “humiliated” by a female colleague told a tribunal his situation would've been handled...
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