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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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'Crippling hospitality' | Acute talent shortages hit Parliament, as unions condemn the Government
It seems that cause talent shortages are causing headaches for all types of employers, even the Houses...
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'More harm than good' | Staff admit feeling uncomfortable with how they receive workplace recognition
Employee recognition is a crucial part of the workplace experience, but some workers feel the delivery...
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Mental health stigma | Woman's dream job offer withdrawn because she was on antidepressants
A candidate's dream job offer as a probationary officer was pulled after superiors learned of her medication...
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Screen time | Social media addiction is stunting our productivity
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society. While these platforms were initially...
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International Friendship Day | Four ways to foster social connections between colleagues
Four top tips to facilitate healthy relationships between employees in the workplace...
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Health & safety | Ryanair continues flights to Rhodes - profits over people?
Despite multiple airlines cancelling flights to Rhodes amid wildfires in the region, Ryanair has continued...
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Viral post | Employer tries to get interviewee to fill in for absent staff
Interviews come in a variety of different formats to assess candidates...
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'Worrying direction' | TUC warns better regulations are needed to protect workers against AI
The TUC has warned the government and employers they must do more to protect UK workers from AI. The...
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'Inhumane' | Some bosses have insinuated their pregnant workers should have an abortion
Working mothers are sharing tales of shocking treatment by their employers after getting pregnant...
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Free speech row | Firm taken to tribunal after pulling job offer over candidate's LGBT+ social media posts
A candidate's 'dream job' offer was allegedly withdrawn after the company found his comments on LGBT+...
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Viral video | Supermarket worker fired for filming theft - should he have been sacked?
A supermarket worker has been fired for filming three men stealing nearly £400 ($500) worth of washing...
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Impartiality policy | BBC faces backlash after banning staff from Pride protests
The BBC has been criticised for telling some of its staff they should avoid Pride events that might be...
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Gen-Z problems | Are businesses really ditching younger talent due to frustration?
We're constantly hearing of businesses being forced to adapt to the shifting expectations of the modern...
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Culture wars | Google sparks employee debate after retracting Pride drag show support
Google is under the spotlight after distancing itself from a company-sponsored drag event for Pride month...
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'Lazy girl strategy' | Worker's TikTok clip shares tips on getting pay rise with little effort
In a TikTok video, a worker outlines how she received a £31,000 pay rise...
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Anti-automation | Young people are rucking against AI-hiring
There's a growing concern among young job seekers regarding the use of AI...
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Great Resignation | PwC report reveals a quarter of workers are job-hunting
New research from PwC shows that a quarter of global workers are seeking a new job...
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