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HR exit | Government's Chief People Officer steps down
The Government's Chief People Officer has stepped down from the role after three years in post...
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Legal changes | HR leaders anticipate rise in union activity from Employment Rights Bill
Business leaders are preparing for a potential increase in trade union engagement if membership thresholds...
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'I wouldn't recruit her' | UK managers admit maternity bias against pregnant workers
A new study exposes UK employers' hidden bias against maternity leave...
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'Deeply unsettling' | Warwickshire Council LGBTQ+ employee group slams Pride flag policy
Employees at Warwickshire County Council warned that a new Pride flag policy could harm the organisation's...
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‘Overwhelmingly positive’ | Scottish government four-day work week trial boosts wellbeing & productivity
The year-long trial of a 32-hour working week improved motivation, morale, and worker wellbeing...
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‘Expletive-filled rants’ | Citi Wealth Head investigated by HR after conduct complaints
Citigroup has defended its Head of Wealth, Andy Sieg, calling him a 'highly respected leader'...
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C-Suite Compensation | FTSE 100 CEO pay rises for third consecutive year, hitting record high
Highest level since reporting rules were introduced more than a decade ago...
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Rugby controversy | Salford Red Devils COO quits amid claims she was told to 'sleep with' RFL figure
The Chief Operating Officer of a rugby league club has resigned amid serious allegations about the club's...
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‘For the Family’ | Pope approves paid leave for Vatican staff with disabled children
The Rescript approved by Pope Leo XIV also expands paternity leave from three to five days of paid...
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'Shared stewardship' | The Entertainer toy shop to become an Employee Owned Trust
Toy shop to become employee-owned within a matter of weeks...
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‘Insidious’ | University of Sheffield staff speak out against alleged workplace racism
Non-white staff insist there is a disconnect with management, despite the University's claims that...
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Exec overhaul | Manchester United appoints new People Director amid ongoing leadership shake-up
Ex-Channel 4 HR chief to lead cultural transformation at Old Trafford...
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'Culture of fear' | Gail's Bakery HR denies using CCTV to spy on staff
A former Gail's worker claimed the bakery is 'cultivating a culture of fear, isolating union members,...
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Viral Kiss Cam | CEO & HR Chief filmed embracing at Coldplay gig - cue affair allegations, HR memes, & internet meltdown
A TikTok of a CEO and his HR chief embracing at a Coldplay gig has gone viral, sparking affair allegations,...
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‘A bold experiment’ | Canva gives 5,000 employees the week off to learn AI skills
From July 7 to July 11, Canva is testing an inaugural AI Discovery Week, with employees across the globe...
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Executive pay | P&O boss netted 55% pay rise after controversial firing of 800 workers
P&O chief exec Peter Hebblethwaite saw his total remuneration jump to £683,000 in 2023, following the...
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'Below the standard' | Former Royal Navy chief sacked over affair with subordinate
Ex-Admiral admits behaviour 'fell well below the standard'...
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De-escalation | Fear of confrontation risks fuelling a rise in grievances, say experts
A widespread fear of confrontation is driving a culture of conflict avoidance in UK businesses, leaving...
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'Robust processes' | BBC Breakfast editor takes leave amid bullying allegations
The editor of BBC Breakfast has taken an extended period of leave after bullying and misconduct complaints...
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Cost cutting | Business leaders turn to hybrid working in bid to save money
C-suite executives are turning to hybrid work models to reducing operating costs and maintain employee...
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