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Toilet talk | Is this LUDICROUS sacking real?
One person took to Twitter alleging that his cousin was sacked on his first day after admitting to a...
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Office jargon | 10 words to stop using at work in the New Year
'Just', 'no problem' and 'reach out' all found a place on the list of some of the most irritating...
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Discrimination | Ex-presenter accuses Crufts of ageism
'The producers won't admit it but I am convinced that it's ageism, pure and simple. My voice and my ability...
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Festive frolics | Lloyd's staff warned about conduct during Xmas party season
Staff at Lloyd's of London have been told to behave themselves during Christmas parties as the insurance...
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Culture | Why employee experience is key to commercial success
A new global report has found that whilst the vast majority of businesses understand the need for...
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Naughty or nice | Employee pulls ULTIMATE Xmas prank on boss
Jo Thornley decorated her boss' entire office from head to toe with wrapping paper. From the desk, chairs,...
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Training | Starbucks caught in another service fail despite L&D
The coffee company has once again found itself in the middle of a serious...
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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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