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Israel-Hamas conflict | Tense discourse on the Middle East is rising at work - what can HR do?
It can be difficult for any employer to know how to respond to a global crisis or conflict in another...
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Digital nomads | 7 out of 10 workers want to work abroad
More than seven in ten UK employees (72%) say they are planning on working in a different country as...
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Cyber security | Boss tests staff's cyber skills with fake emails, warns of potential sackings
This article explores issues surrounding cyber security and the role human error plays in data breaches....
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'Eat a d***' | HR manager sent penis-shaped chocolate with lewd message to co-worker
A HR manager at a property company has been accused of sending a phallic-shaped chocolate to an employee's...
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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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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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'Nightmare’ workplace | Employees gamble and 'get high' while 'KKK' sign hangs in office
An organisation that regulates 'gambling entities' has been accused of having a "toxic" culture where...
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Sex discrimination | Male 'Period Dignity Officer' to sue over sacking
In September 2022, an extraordinary case from Scotland raised eyebrows and made heads turn. For some,...
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Trouble brewing | Royal Mail workers sacked in row over tea breaks
This article cover rent reports of postal workers being dismissed for taking breaks at a pub.
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£55k fine | John Lewis worker jailed for stealing stock - how does HR tackle staff theft?
A former John Lewis worker was jailed and ordered to pay back more than £55,000 after he was caught...
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Lawsuit | Lizzo sued by former dancers in sexual harassment and body-shaming case
Popstar Lizzo is accused of creating a hostile environment by former dancers who allege sexual harassment,...
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Race discrimination | 'Reprehensible' Greggs boss threatened staff who planned to report him to HR
Learning that staff planned to report him with claims of racism, a manager stormed into work on his day...
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'Zero empathy' | CEO faces backlash after boasting about replacing staff with AI
A tech exec is facing the fury of social media users after revealing that he had replaced 90% of his...
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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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No more greenwashing? | New rules proposed in crackdown on corporate climate claims
The UK is exploring adopting new regulations to curb corporate greenwashing...
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AI overlords | Quarter of HR staff would be happy for a robot to replace their boss
Almost one in four HR staff would prefer to have an automated line manager...
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Sliding into DMs | Airline worker accessed company data to send passenger 'creepy messages'
An airline worker has been disciplined for accessing company data to get a female passenger's...
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Balanced boardroom | Number of women on boards improves, but is it enough?
A new report outlining female representation in senior positions has revealed that there are more women...
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Sacked | Worker 'breaks confidentiality' after discussing pay rise with co-workers
Talks about pay rates with colleagues allegedly led to an employee being dismissed...
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