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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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'We've listened' | Lloyds chief admits staff data row 'created concern' during pay talks
The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group has admitted that the lender's use of employee bank account...
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Tribunal | Lloyds' disciplinary action over employees' anti-Israel posts was 'heavy handed' - but not discrimination
Judges ruled that two employees should have received guidance rather than disciplinary action after posting...
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'Closed-mind' | BT duo accused of 'inciting violence' against colleague in Teams chat were wrongly sacked
A tribunal has criticised a 'fundamentally flawed' HR probe led by BT which accused two call centre workers...
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'Fear & alienation' | Co-op rejects 'toxic culture' claims as senior managers raise leadership concerns
Senior Co-op managers have accused the retailer's leadership of fostering a “toxic culture”, claims...
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'Not balanced' | Prison officers sacked after 'fundamentally flawed' HR probe into assault claims
Three HMP Edinburgh officers were unfairly dismissed after a prisoner alleged assault. The tribunal criticised...
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'Deeply concerning' | 7 in 10 UK workers admit to pretending to be well at work
Rising 'pleasanteeism' exposes hidden health risk, and a growing data gap for UK employers...
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'Help at the push of a button' | Spat at and pushed down stairs - Openreach rolls out new app to help protect employees
27,000 people will have access to new safety tool after surge in abuse and assault incidents…
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