Employee rights
Crossing the line | HR expert on the lessons from Spain's World Cup kissing scandal
The feature explores issues of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct in the workplace. It also...
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Racial abuse | N-words and nooses among vile abuse incidents at major U.S. firm, lawsuit states
Black workers at the biggest crane firm in the US have been subject to vile racist abuse
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Video feature | Should the menopause be classed as a disability?
A Direct Line insurance employee going through the menopause has been awarded nearly £65,000 in a disability...
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Harassment | Hands off: The boundaries of physical contact in the workplace
In this video we'll look at the boundaries, challenges and behaviours of male and female physical interaction....
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Hybrid headaches | 42% of managers don't know their company's flexible working policy. Do you?
42% of HR managers are not tracking their flexible or hybrid working policies according to new resea...
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Big Brother bosses | Employee surveillance under the microscope after recent controversies
With stories about employers tracking their staff becoming more frequent, HR finds itself in an ethical...
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Espresso opinion | How businesses can handle redundancy processes in an ethical way
Kieran Howells discusses how a CEOs approach to social media and redundancy could and should have been...
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Video feature | When employees fight back against discrimination and unfair dismissal
The employees who feature in this video are all victims of unfair dismissals, discrimination and outrageous...
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Man Utd & Mason Greenwood | Lawyer outlines Man Utd's legal position as decision due on striker's future
In this article touches on the legal issues HR may face if an employee is facing criminal charges, or...
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Good news for SMEs | Six key points from the Government's 'health in the workplace' plans
The new plans, designed to increase uptake of Occupational Health provision, keep people in work and...
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Antidepressants row | We shouldn't have to declare we're having treatment to be a 'good' candidate
Everyone has something they'd rather not share with a recruiting team...
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Video feature | How discrimination is still affecting working mums
Recent comments during a Women's World Cup Match show why attitudes towards working mums are still a...
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Brexit & talent | Navigating the changeable post-Brexit work regulations
As the dust continues to settle on the post-Brexit working landscape, HR professionals find themselves...
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'Draconian' | Strike-breaking plans ruled unlawful - what's the implication for HR?
Firms could face 'unprecedented disruption' after the High Court thwarted Government plans to let firms...
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Operations | What are the legal frameworks for working in hot temperatures?
What legal frameworks exist in the UK to provide leaders with guidance on working in hot temperature...
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Harassment or free speech? | Recent legal battles highlight need for urgent workplace D&I training
Recent legal cases have highlighted the complexities surrounding conflicting views and the imperative...
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UK heatwave | Looking after your staff when the mercury rises
A heatwave might sound like heaven for many, but for employers, it's a serious matter...
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Toxic culture | The five worst workplace personality traits
This video feature explores office personalities that can contribute to a toxic culture and add unnecessary...
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Damage control | Should an employee's actions outside of work affect their professional life?
An incident involving a football fan at last weekend's FA Cup final has raised the question of what...
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Phillip Schofield | Presenter's 'unwise' work relationship row shows the importance of robust HR policies
The veteran presenter's 'unwise but not illegal' work relationship highlights HR grey areas...
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