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Vodafone | 'Humiliating' treatment of gay worker highlights LGBT+ concerns for HR
'Sexually explicit' questions led impacted gay worker's mental health, tribunal hears...
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'Ethical responsibility' | First UK firm using new 'strike-breaker' law faces an early setback
A school has become one of the first workplaces in Britain to utilise recently-passed laws that allow...
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PR panic | 'Creepy boss' post gets worker wrongly sacked - should HR police social media?
Where should HR draw the line when it comes to reprimanding staff over their online activity?
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KPMG study | Recession fears are putting ESG plans on hold
Chief executives across the globe are planning to put their eco initiatives on hold as fears of an impending...
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Following orders | KPMG worker takes fall for £14m scandal after being told to forge docs
Panel rules that employee should have raised the alarm about the auditing scandal...
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'Woke thing' | Ex-BBC presenter suggests he was dismissed for being '65, white and male'
Veteran sports pundit suggests his age, gender and race were key...
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'Be yourself' | Virgin Atlantic scraps gender-based uniforms in huge new D&I push
Virgin flies the flag for inclusion...
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Cracking down | Workplace sexual harassment claims are falling, but not quickly enough
Claims of bullying and sexual harassment within the UK's financial sector have steadily dropped following...
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'Passing the baton' | Mike Ashley's Frasers exit is a time to reflect on his turbulent leadership
Controversial business magnate Mike Ashley has announced he is stepping down from the board at Frasers...
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Take a break | What are 'microbreaks' and could they help employee wellbeing?
Both the human mind and body were made for regular breaks, but recent data has found that, much like...
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Tweet storm | Staff social media use has caused damage for 51% of firms
More than half of employers have experienced bad publicity or staff-related issues due to a lack of social...
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Curiosity & adaptability | 3 skills to drive inclusivity in the workplace
In 2022, the importance of building a workplace culture that is both diverse and inclusive is paramount....
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REVEALED | The companies Brits search for the most - did yours make the list?
New research has revealed the top companies that Britons want to work for currently, with Tesco taking...
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Free food for staff | John Lewis' cost-of-living aid is welcome, but should firms go further?
Retail firm vows to feed its staff during busy trading period...
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'Perplexing' | Why was a black worker banned from WFH while a white colleague was allowed?
Tribunal finds firm's decision was discriminatory...
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'You don't look it' | Domino's store asked for job candidate's age - an error HR can learn from
Interviewers line of questioning under fire...
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'The boat sank' | 6 in 10 staff find team-building days 'cringe' - here's how HR can change that
Is the workplace tradition losing its appeal?
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'Stern reminder' | Caught a worker lying on their CV? You could confiscate their pay, court says
Employees caught lying about their qualifications or salaries on their CVs could be made to pay back...
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'Survival tactics' | With many firms "at risk of collapse", how does HR ease staff concerns?
Small businesses are at risk of collapsing due to soaring business costs, an expert has warned, prompting...
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'I need to step aside' | Dan Price was the poster boy for benevolent leadership - was it all a lie?
Dan Price, who has spent years as the poster boy for compassionate leadership, has resigned from his...
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