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Dragging rights | Nearly half of vapers want employers to allow designated vaping breaks
Nearly half of vapers believe that employers should allow designated vaping breaks, new research...
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House of Lords | Peer sparks debate over 'banter ban' in Employment Rights Bill
Workers' rights provision relating to harassment sparks debate...
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Stress Awareness Month | Stress a 'significant barrier' to workplace wellbeing & performance
Around 36% of employees report frequently feeling stressed at their workplace, providing a timely opportunity...
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'Build a world class EX' | Manchester United kicks off search for new HR leader
Manchester United has begun its search for a new HR leader to help build 'a world class employee...
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‘Like Wolf of Wall Street’ | More former Foxtons staff allege sexual harassment & racism
One ex-employee said they felt they couldn't raise sexual harassment concerns with HR...
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‘Gross misconduct’ | Chief constable retires hours after notice of investigation into alleged workplace relationships
The IOPC said the investigation into 'potential gross misconduct' will not be impeded by his sudden...
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180 feedback | Pharma giant GSK 'promotes' and 'fires' on culture, CEO reveals
GSK's chief exec Emma Walmsley said culture is 'not just an HR issue' but 'CEO-first'...
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‘Protect officers' | Labour MP Norris further accused of harassment & bullying by staff
Complaints of harassment against MP Dan Norris follow allegations of child sex offences...
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'Concerns RE...' | Worker's distress after boss left sensitive file about her in view of staff
An employee was left distressed after a document about her was left open on her manager's screen in plain...
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DIY meets DEI | B&Q creates inclusive language handbook for staff
B&Q's handbook advises employees on negative words & phrases...
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‘Critically important’ | McLaren CEO: Early F1 season success thanks to 'world-class HR department'
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes his team's early-season victories are not just down to elite technical...
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Wellbeing | Hybrid workers take fewer sick days and face less stress-based illness
Findings come amid £33billion long-term sickness bill...
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Bye bye-brid | Almost half of UK staff would consider quitting over RTO mandates
Firms report concerns of employee backlash over RTO...
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'Error of judgement' | Primark chief executive resigns after complaint of behaviour towards a woman
Primark boss accepts his actions "fell below the standards expected"...
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Maternity | Ex Citi employee allegedly 'penalised' for having a child reaches £215k settlement
'At Citi, we strive to foster an inclusive workplace,' a spokesperson said...
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Age inequality | Older workers facing 'postcode lottery' for job opportunities
Workers in their 50s and 60s are battling a postcode lottery when it comes to employment opportunities,...
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Driving change | Uber extends free childcare offer to 100,000+ drivers nationwide
Free childcare services rolled out to drivers across the UK after a successful pilot scheme...
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ESG | Employers urged to make 'responsible' pensions the default option for staff
More than two-thirds of employers in the UK now offer a responsibly invested company pension, but less...
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Keep Britain Working | Mental health challenges pushing young people out of the workforce
Young people with mental health conditions are nearly five times more likely to be economically inactive...
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Industry News | 'You can't have recognition without people': Key learnings from Workhuman Live Forum 2025
Workhuman's third Live Forum in London emphasised the connection between a culture of recognition and...
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