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Whistleblower tribunal | HR Director took 'no action' over sexual harassment claims
The HR Director at Sellafield nuclear site took “no action” following allegations of sexual harassment,...
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Productivity & absenteeism | Bosses urged: 'Let staff watch Euro 2020'
Frances O'Grady said: “Bosses should talk to their staff and try and let people who want to watch the...
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Misconduct, hiring & pay | Key HR takeaways from Matt Hancock's resignation
This weekend saw Matt Hancock resign from his position of Health Secretary...
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'Our people need a break' | Hootsuite to launch company-wide 'Wellness Week'
HR Grapevine exclusively caught up with Tara Ataya, Chief People and Diversity Officer at Hootsuite to...
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'Give staff a break' | Bumble closes ENTIRE business for week to tackle 'collective burnout'
The dating app Bumble has reportedly closed for one week to give its 700-strong workforce a “much-needed”...
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Tribunal | Whistleblower alleges HRD 'sat on' sexual harassment claims
An employment tribunal has heard that an HR Director at Sellafield allegedly “sat on” reports of...
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Understanding & Guidance | Top reasons staff spoke to HR during pandemic year
Requests for flexible working (43%), discussing sickness or mental health (42%) and returning to work...
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Legal advice | HR tips for firms looking to roll out a hybrid working pattern
Elaine Huttley, Employment Law Partner at law firm Irwin Mitchell shares several things that HR and employers...
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BlackRock & Microsoft | Glassdoor reveals top CEOs in the UK 2021
New research from Glassdoor has unveiled the top CEOS in the UK in 2021, with leaders at BlackRock and...
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Wickes & BAT | How these firms are championing LGBT+ inclusion
With Pride Month upon us, HR Grapevine spoke to Wickes and BAT to find out how they are celebrating Pride...
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Exclusive | Bloomberg's Global Head of D&I on improving racial equality at work
Pamela Hutchinson, Bloomberg's Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion explained that the most important...
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'Shouldn't be in pub' | Worker sacked for drinking in club while off sick was unfairly dismissed
Kate Palmer, HR Advice and Consultancy Director of Peninsula UK explained that this case highlights the...
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'Lies, hypocrisy & deceit' | BrewDog at centre of serious HR allegations by former employees
BrewDog has chosen not to deny a series of serious HR-style allegations instead stating that it will...
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Back to office | Can unvaccinated staff be forced to wear masks?
In a recent interview with HR Grapevine, a legal expert explained that “there is no specific standalone...
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Parental leave | Prince Harry to take 'five months paternity leave'
Recent reports have suggested that Prince Harry will take five months of paternity leave following the...
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'Ice cream & yoga' | How bosses are enticing staff back to the office
After many months working from home amid the coronavirus pandemic, some employees are feeling more reluctant...
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‘Right to disconnect’ | Should it be illegal to contact staff out of work hours?
A trade union in the UK is calling on the Government to introduce a 'right to disconnect' for staff...
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‘Robust policies’ | Boss' 'sexual harassment' shines light on workplace protections
A waitress who works in a Spanish bar has been placed under arrest by police after it emerged she had...
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YouGov data | Worker bullying rates almost double pre-pandemic levels, study finds
A new study from Bupa UK and YouGov has found that workplace bullying has almost doubled from pre-pandemic...
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Worker rights furore | Post Office employment tribunal could shake up gig economy for millions
This week the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) revealed that around...
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