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£1m lawsuit | Goldman Sachs faces claims of tear-filled meetings, culture of bullying and more
Financial behemoth Goldman Sachs is preparing to face a court battle over a former executive's claims...
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'So superficial' | Woman wears 'terrible wigs' to work in defiance of boss's pink hair ban
This article looks at the shifting connections between professionalism and personal appearance, following...
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'A big burden' | Remote workers consider quitting over inadequate tech
It's been more than three years since millions of employees made an overnight switch to remote working,...
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Racism row | Employee says boss treated her like an 'angry black woman', tribunal hears
A UK employee claimed in a tribunal that her boss treated her like an “angry black woman' and that...
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'Quiet cutting' | A new trend sees employers reassigning staff to new jobs - are you guilty of it?
You've probably heard of 'quiet quitting', where workers fulfil their job requirements but have mentally...
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'No warning' | Text message tells 400 workers they've lost their jobs
Letting staff go is never going to be an easy or rewarding task, and no matter how you make the announcement,...
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Dark secret | Worker dismissed after hiding sex offender conviction from employer
A UK law firm worker was barred from the profession after not disclosing he had been convicted of possessing...
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Misogyny allegations | Spanish football president refuses to resign over kissing row
Luis Rubiales, the president of Spain's football federation, refuses to resign following a disciplinary...
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August long weekend | One in five employees is off today, creating ghost town offices across the nation
This article discusses annual leave, proper allocation and why time away prevents burnout.
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Flexibility | Workers want a four-day week, but only if they continue to work remotely
75% of workers say that they'll only be interested in a four-day week if remote work is allowed “all...
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Musk strikes again | Shocking revelations of racism and 12-hour shifts reveal what life is like inside Tesla
This articles on working conditions inside Tesla discusses worker wellbeing, burnout and diversity and...
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Goldman Sachs | CEO clinging onto power despite employee revolt
This article talks about leadership, wellbeing and staff investment.
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'Six-pack or you're fired' | Business founder says he only hires 'fit' workers
“Six-pack or you're fired - that's what I tell my entire team," said Andy Elliott, a business founder...
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Bidding wars | Employers turn to counteroffers to keep wantaway staff from leaving
This piece looks at new research on how the war for talent is ramping up, with many firms desperately...
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ONS stats | Wages have highest annual growth since records began
UK unemployment has grown in the three months to June as the average pay of workers reaches record levels,...
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Discrimination | Worker with blonde braids sent home for having 'unnatural' hair
A 16-year-old black fast-food worker was sent home after being accused of having 'unnatural' hair,...
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'Managing Up' | A new phenomenon is hitting TikTok, and it may be good news for HR
Managing up is a new trend hitting social media. In this article we cover why it may create a mutually...
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£100k payout | Worker sacked after requesting four-day week
While battling conditions that reduced her energy levels, an employee was delighted when her boss agreed...
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Job ad controversy | Firm issues callout for 'non-woke' employee with 'no pronouns'
A job advert has gone viral for its controversial candidate requirements, including the company stating...
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A nation divided | UK staff split over whether political opinions should be discussed at work
As an ESG battle rages through the corporate world, new research highlights disjointed employee opinions...
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