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Work-life balance | Eight reasons for refusing a flexible working request
Striking the right work/life balance is a very important aspect of modern life. Employees today are looking...
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A ‘Contract of Trust’ | 'Wonka-style' benefits at McGill and Partners
Toby Sisson, Partner and Head of Human Resources at McGill and Partners talks 'Wonka' style benefits...
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L&D, flexibility and inclusion | Gen Z workers reveal what they want the most from their employers
New research sheds light on what the workforce's youngest cohort values the most...
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Case Study | Huddersfield Town scores a win as first football club to talk 'periods'- achieving Menstruation Friendly Accreditation
'Periods' and 'football' aren't on the surface a natural partnership but Zoe Shackleton, Head of HR and...
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HR Investigation | The effects of being falsely accused: What we can learn from the Post Office scandal
The Post Office Horizon scandal saw over 900 sub-postmasters wrongly convicted of theft due to a faulty...
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The fun police? | We're all going on an 'away day' - but is it going to wind up at an Employment Tribunal?
'Away days' are making a come back. HR Grapevine reports on how to get them right and deliver some fun...
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DEI | Building a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In today's interconnected and diverse world, inclusion is vital. Its benefits go beyond its ability...
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The Happy Index | 5 key lessons on empathetic leadership from Timpson's iconic CEO
James Timpson is a business leader that many look to as an example of exemplary leadership. As CEO of...
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Four Day Week | Flexible work shouldn't be just a yes or no decision for HR
The four-day week has prompted much discussion recently - and it can seem like it's a yes or no decision...
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Talent Management | Developing your talent strategy: five tips for success
Attracting, developing and retaining your best employees is no easy feat - particularly in such a competitive...
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Never-ending holidays | The bottomless vacation allowance - does it work?
It sounds like a dream but is the reality of a never-ending holiday allowance more of a nightmare?
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Wilko administration | HR's role in the complex emotions of redundancy
This article delves into the emotional side of redundancy, and HRs role in that. From the anger and fear...
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Ipsos poll | Widespread support for workplace DEI - but more than a third say it's gone 'too far'
Despite strong overall public backing for DEI initiatives in UK workplaces, more than a third think efforts...
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Culture killer | Why having a 'nice' company culture could be toxic
All companies aim to have good culture. It's pretty much the most basic requirement of a functioning...
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Stress | The Hidden Danger undermining Return to Office and Productivity
New research, The Modern Families Index 2025, with 3,000 UK parents and carers shows high stress, and...
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Ti points to Denmark | Why Nordic employees have never been happier
The Danes work less hours then us, are far richer and report being happy with their work. Why is the...
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Perk-less | Flexible working is no longer a 'reward' but a mainstay of modern working culture
Over half of professionals would only consider working for an employee that offers flexible working -...
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New podcast | Does your worker wellbeing strategy need a multi-generational approach to mental health?
In this week's edition of the HR Grapevine podcast, host Kieran Howells sits down with Livia Mensah,...
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Cost of living | The current state of financial wellbeing
To have any kind of significant and positive impact on financial wellbeing, employers need to consider...
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Exclusive | Accenture VP on sunsetting DEI & losing £50m TfL bid: 'HR must reclaim the narrative'
TfL's decision to ditch Accenture for rowing back on its DEI initiatives is HR's moment to bring...
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