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RTO | Office expansion doesn't mean an end to hybrid, Revolut CEO says
'We care more about what you do than where you do it,” said Nikolay Storonsky, CEO of Revolut
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Gender balance | Women take more FTSE 100 board seats but CEO numbers remain low
The number of women sitting on the boards of the UK's biggest businesses has grown, a new report shows,...
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'This can't continue' | Manchester United to axe hundreds of jobs, bonuses & free lunches
The Premier League club continues its major cost-cutting spree...
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'Foster connection' | Corporate events poised for strong growth in 2025, research finds
Four in five firms will increase or maintain current spending on corporate events...
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Disability discrimination | Museum worker unfairly sacked over excessive emails to colleague
A museum technician sacked for allegedly bombarding a colleague with excessive emails has won a claim...
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Confidentiality | Manchester United CEO threatens to sack staff over leaks to press
Manchester United employees have been warned by the club's chief executive that they are committing...
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'Sustainable pay' | Costa Coffee splashes £8m on above-inflation pay rise for baristas - or about 1,839,081 flat whites
The coffee chain is investing £8m in a wage increase for over 15,000 UK employees.
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'Set the rules' | Workplace 'banter' continues to cause legal headaches for HR
'Banter' cases averaged more than one tribunal per week last year...
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Court of Appeal | Legal bid to give all job applicants vital whistleblowing protections
Legal case could give external candidates greater protection...
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'Win-win-win' | CIPD Trust launches guide to support HR in hiring refugees
New guidance outlines business benefits of hiring refugees, including tackling skills shortages and creating...
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Labour Market Outlook | Wage growth defies expectations but hiring slows amid business uncertainty
Wage growth in the UK has continued to rise for the third month in a row, defying expectations, but signs...
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'No accountability' | MPs criticised over treatment of Parliamentary staff amid calls for reform
Committee examines poor management skills of some MPs...
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£27k payout | Nursing home worker unfairly dismissed after taking cat to vet during work hours
This article explores the findings of a recent employment tribunal, which ruled on the accusations of...
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CIPD warning | Looming National Insurance changes prompt widespread plans to cut hiring and increase redundancies
Latest data highlights urgent need for Government to provide business support...
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'Disproportionate response' | Christian teacher sacked over LGBTQ+ social media posts wins landmark free speech appeal
A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked for sharing social media posts about LGBTQ+ education has...
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KPMG, REC data | UK job market downturn persists as hiring slows further
The UK labour market continued to deteriorate at the start of 2025, as recruitment activity declined...
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£15m investment | Lidl CPO rewards 'hard-working colleagues' with hourly pay increase for 28,000 UK staff
Lidl's updated entry-level wages will sit 50 pence above the government's new National Living...
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Equality Act | Voodoo is a protected religious belief, tribunal rules
An employment law expert says a tribunal ruling on Voodoo highlights ongoing uncertainty about what qualifies...
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'Horrendous' | Gino D'Acampo allegations prove there's still work to be done on sexual harassment in the workplace
Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo is facing multiple allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour...
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'Fat' & 'bald' | Hospital receptionist awarded £19k after 'banter' with security guard ended in assault
A hospital receptionist who was allegedly attacked by a security guard after their workplace 'banter'...
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