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'You'll lose your job' | 'Watch yourself' - NHS staff warned over criticism of Palantir data platform
NHS staff have raised concerns about senior leaders' reactions to them criticising Palantir's data...
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Whistleblowing claim | Worker secretly recorded disciplinary meeting after raising concerns about Israeli company access
IT engineer who raised concerns about Israeli-linked supplier secretly recorded disciplinary meeting...
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827 days | Employee wins £400k after firm refused to honour decades of unused holidays
Bosses cited sustained workload pressures and a long-standing agreement to defer leave as reasons why...
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‘Toxic’ | Dan Walker, ITN taken to tribunal over sexism, racism, & bullying claims at Channel 5
Walker has denied all accusations of misogyny and bullying made against him ahead of a forthcoming employment...
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'Inspired' | National Lottery operator Allwyn gives parents of critically ill children 12 weeks' paid leave
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has introduced a new policy to support colleagues in the...
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Scott Mills | BBC's sacking of star DJ coincides with scrutiny over £1.5m staff disputes bill
BBC sacks Scott Mills over 'personal conduct', as experts say swift action may signal a shift in...
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Culture change | 'Sickfluencers' online trend concerns HR, but employers urged not to make assumptions
A growing social media trend is raising fresh concerns for employers, as influencers share advice on...
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'Quite sophisticated' | Met Police employee forged sick notes to take 200 days off, court hears
An ex-Metropolitan Police employee has admitted using forged medical documents to secure nearly two years...
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Trust gaps | Anonymous whistleblowing rises as digital reporting reshapes speak-up culture
The landscape of workplace integrity is shifting rapidly as digital whistleblowing hits an all-time high,...
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‘The extra mile’ | Lloyds Banking Group expands 'incredible' support for foster carer employees
One employee said becoming a foster carer has only been made possible because of the bank's 'incredible...
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'Concerning reading' | NHS staff report increasing pressure on staffing levels, wellbeing & engagement
A new survey of NHS staff shows worsening workforce experiences across several areas, including staffing...
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'Not an influence' | Google employee loses tribunal after alleging retaliation for reporting sexual comments
A Google employee who reported inappropriate sexual comments made to a female client has lost her tribunal...
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‘Physical aggression’ | World's best restaurant Noma defends culture after bullying allegations
Noma has responded after allegations from former staff members that Head Chef René Redzepi subjected...
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‘Physically demanding’ | First Bus to offer staff paid leave for IVF treatments
The transport operator's Director of Employee Engagement said the coverage will lead to a 'healthier,...
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Recognition | What Employee Appreciation Day says about modern recognition
Employee Appreciation Day highlights a gap between praise and real support, as research shows workers...
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'Hard work & commitment' | Tesco staff set for £134m share scheme payout as CPO highlights 'tangible reward' for frontline workers
More than 22,000 Tesco employees are due to benefit from the scheme this year after strong growth in...
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Sexism | Two thirds of female employees report being patronised by male colleagues
A study on the workplace equality gap suggests significant workplace challenges still remain...
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'Dragon p*rn' | Employee unfairly dismissed after boss read WhatsApp messages about 'steamy' audiobook
A worker was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer accessed her private WhatsApp messages,...
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'Automated suspicion' | Met Police under scrutiny over use of Palantir AI to track employee standards
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is using artificial intelligence software from US firm Palantir...
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‘So crucial’ | Babcock International launches paid premature baby leave for UK employees
Chief People Officer Louise Atkinson says it's Babcock's 'responsibility' to be there for staff...
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