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Toxic culture | HR 'ignored' employee over bullying claims
While HR should be on hand to sensitively and thoroughly investigate claims, one employee claimed that...
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Work uniform | Employer scraps request for staff underwear photos
While work uniform is often a core part of workplace policy, one firm has come under fire for a 'bizarre'...
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Workplace drinking | I'm a Celebrity's 'Kiosk Keith' reportedly wants job back
For many year's the iconic Outback Shack was manned by 'Kiosk Keith' though it has come to light that...
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Google | Ex-HR chief reveals 3 reasons for investing in culture
Laszlo Bock, who gained a wide perspective on HR in his ten-year stint as a Senior Vice-President...
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Bite back | Colleague reported to HR for 'chewing too loudly'
The disgruntled colleague referred to as Amy kept a 'food diary' before involving HR as evidence that...
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Black Friday plans | 70% of staff will shop on company time
With Black Friday making its annual appearance next Friday, employers should brace themselves for a day...
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Forty winks | Which Government has banned work naps?
Sleeping on the job used to be considered a bad thing but actually it's more of a positive after...
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Misconception | 1 in 5 HR staff feel function is 'undervalued'
The HR function may be tasked with a wealth of people-related responsibilities yet new research has found...
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Culture | Famous firm accused of pressuring staff to drink at work
A trio of both current and former employees have alleged that the 'constant pressure' instigated...
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Alignment | Disconnect between business and employee values
The study revealed that employees put greater emphasis on the human aspects of the work environment while...
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Mistrust | Google cuts meetings to stop staff leaking info
In a bid to prevent employees from leaking information, Google has cut down the number of...
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'Always-on' culture | Guilt-ridden workers struggle to make GP appointments
Nearly six in ten (59%) felt guilty about attending doctor's appointments during work hours because...
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Misconduct | Apple sacks employee after x-rated text fiasco
After being handed a phone to fix this Apple staffer did the unthinkable...
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Poo, plants & misconduct | Staff accused of unthinkable behaviour
In a letter written to staff, the FCA's COO branded the acts 'distasteful and shameful' which wouldn't...
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Discrimination | Boss allegedly fired employee after HIV diagnosis
Shortly after his diagnosis, the employee claimed that he asked his manager to sign a form that would...
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Culture | Lap-dancing clubs used to inspire staff to hit targets
A whistleblower at a top wealth management business has alleged that corporate trips to lap-dancing clubs,...
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Privacy | Disney employee was 'spied on' at home by boss
A former employee alleged that he was the target of harassment and discrimination due to his partner's...
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Scrooge | Firm bans cheesy festive tunes to keep staff engaged
Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You and Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody will not be making...
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Disability pay gap | Disabled staff work two months of the year for free
Disabled workers in the UK work an average of two months of the year for free...
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Mental health | How can HR help workers who feel stressed?
Today marks Stress Awareness Day, inviting employees to reflect on their wellbeing and how…
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