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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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'Monitored by AI all day' | Ex-TikTok staff accuse social media firm of bullying, harassment & 'union busting'
Ex-TikTok moderators are mounting a legal claim accusing the company of bullying, harassment and union...
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'I'm going to jail' | Fraudster stole £550k from employer by inventing fake workers & pocketing the wages
A manager has admitted siphoning more than half a million pounds from the business by creating “ghost”...
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Social gatherings | How a decision not to invite an employee to a work Christmas party ends lead to a tribunal
A tribunal has dismissed a disability discrimination claim brought by an ecologist who was not invited...
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Pay gap reduced | Investment in people & inclusion fuelling company wins, Weetabix reveals
Weetabix hailed the impact of an investment in people and culture, including its 'inclusion without...
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'It was tolerated' | BBC failed to act on homophobic abuse in the workplace, probe finds
The BBC has apologised to a former radio presenter after an internal probe found it failed to act on...
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'Banter' claims rebuffed | Security officer subjected to sexist 'mummy' jibes & 'humiliating' harassment at hospital site, tribunal finds
A security officer has been awarded nearly £69,000 after an employment tribunal found she was subjected...
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‘Sham case’ | Letby trust CEO awarded £1.4m payout after unfair dismissal tribunal
The BMA hailed Dr Susan Gilby's bravery, but called for a 'radical change' in how whistleblowers...
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'Calling for certainty' | Landmark whistleblowing case heads to Supreme Court in bid to end years of legal confusion
HR teams are watching closely as a whistleblowing case reaches the Supreme Court, promising long-awaited...
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Reputation risk | Council worker's racist video rant is a lesson for all HR leaders on social media policies
Social media has made it easier than ever for off-the-cuff comments to become a serious workplace issue....
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‘Paranoid’ | Google denies making female employee redundant for reporting sexual harassment
Victoria Woodall says she was retaliated against after reporting a male colleague for bragging to a client...
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‘Gutless’ | Anonymous worker claims bank has 'weaponised HR' against its employees
The anonymous worker criticised how their bank handles grievances, and alleged women are fired for 'minor...
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'Share the occasion' | Scottish World Cup bank holiday: what it means for UK employers
The announcement of a one-off Scottish bank holiday to mark the men's team's return to the World...
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New Year Honours 2026 | The HR, DEI and people leaders recognised this year
While the honours system spans everything from science and sport to the arts, this year's list includes...
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