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'Deplorable' | Lab worker found severed heads on his desk after complaint about work conditions
An employee claims three severed heads were left at his workspace after he raised concerns about 'deplorable'...
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D&I takes off | Qantas jettisons uniform rules on make-up & high heels in inclusivity push
Guidelines around make-up, footwear and jewellery have been changed up for all employees, regardless...
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'Skewed perception' | Worker misinterpreted colleague's behaviour as sexual advances, tribunal hears
A worker sued her manager for sexual harassment after misinterpreting 'XX' marking a blank space...
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One too many? | Firms urged to cut down on booze at staff parties
Recent headlines have been filled with allegations of inappropriate behaviour and criminal acts at booze-fuelled...
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Know the boundaries | The 'banter' excuse just keeps popping up in employment tribunals
Cases regarding workplace bullying disguised as friendly 'banter' continue to appear in employment...
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'A good outcome' | Royal Mail dispute nears end as union backs new pay deal
The Royal Mail pay dispute is on the verge of ending...
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Stress Awareness Month | When does work-related stress become a problem?
April is Stress Awareness Month, and a time to reflect on the impacts of stress and worry in our...
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Talk it over | Bosses see rise in workplace conversations about mental health
More dialogue is a step in the right direction but still 'significant work to be done', says employment...
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'Support their choices' | Helping victims of 'revenge porn' in the workplace
Reported cases of revenge porn have increased significantly in recent years, and HR has an important...
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Running on empty | Burnout & stress costing the UK economy £28bn a year
A whopping £28billion was lost to workplace stress and burnout last year, a new report has found...
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'Badly let down' | 2 in 3 employees with Long Covid say they are treated unfairly at work
Two thirds of people with Long Covid who took part in a survey have experienced unfair treatment at work,...
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'Get more done' | Meta hints at end of WFH, but office ultimatums could push staff to the exit door
Zuckerberg heavily suggests a preference for in-office working...
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Staff solidarity | Google workers walk out and offer to take pay cuts amid layoffs
Hundreds of employees at Google's Zurich office have staged a walkout in response to another influx...
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'Slow days happen' | Why employers shouldn't be afraid of 'Bare Minimum Mondays'
Ross Seychell, Chief People Officer at Personio, discusess whether 'bare minimum Mondays' are a myth,...
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ESG expectations | 'Conscious quitting' is something HR should pay close attention to
HR's latest catch phrase sheds light on an important workplace issue...
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'A misunderstanding' | As Elon Musk mocked a disabled Twitter employee, HR was ghosting him
Musk apologises after mocking worker, claiming he was given inaccurate information...
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'Bare Minimum Mondays' | A new wellbeing trend is on the rise, and it could become a crisis
Most will be acquainted with the pangs of anxiety felt at the end of a weekend, when all of the tasks...
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Context is key | Sacking of BBC host who called staff 'C-words' puts focus on swearing policies
Tribunal involving national broadcaster raises questions about the seriousness of office...
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Overt or covert | Can your employees tell the difference between banter and bullying?
Survey results pose concerns around whether employees can identify unlawful behaviour...
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Trouble brewing? | A guide to solving workplace disputes
Workplace disputes can happen at any time, and between anyone...
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