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‘Change is never easy’ | Interim ASDA boss lays off staff, orders those who remain back to the office three days a week
ASDA has informed staff they must return to the office three days each week, amid a round of layoffs...
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'Helps me focus' | Bailiff loses bid to bring emotional support dog to work
The bailiff argued that the dog helped her manage stress...
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'A tax on jobs' | Concerns raised as rumours grow of National Insurance hike for firms
The Government is not ruling out suggestions that businesses may face higher National Insurance contributions,...
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Hybrid row | Hundreds of ONS staff vote to strike over office return
A union has confirmed that its members working for the Office for National Statistics have voted to take...
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Free speech row | Court hears appeal of teacher sacked over LGBTQ+ social media posts
This article explores an ongoing legal case surrounding religious beliefs and freedom of expression in...
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'Deeply sorry' | Harrods MD admits 'we failed our colleagues' amid Al Fayed scandal
This article covers new statements from the Managing Director of Harrods as sexual abuse claims against...
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#deskbreak | ASICS & Brian Cox launch campaign against the 'scary' impact of desk work on employee wellbeing
The 2024 study behind the #deskbreak campaign revealed when office workers added 15 minutes of movement...
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Flexible working | Chancellor says WFH may hurt productivity - research says otherwise
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, says working from home could reduce the chance of boosting economic productivity,...
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'Abuse of power' | Harrods' ex-owner Al Fayed accused of decades of sexual abuse against staff
The late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed stands accused of decades of sex attacks on staff at the luxury...
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'Landmark decision' | Tesco loses Supreme Court legal battle over 'fire & rehire' of staff
The Supreme Court says Tesco was wrong to terminate employee contracts and offer to re-employ them on...
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'Developing our people' | Santander says office working 'vital' as new hybrid mandate imposed
This article looks at Santander's decision to introduce an in-office quota for employees, meaning they...
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'Empowering talent' | Equality watchdog reminds employers of their legal duties to disabled staff
This article covers news of updated guidance for employers on the legal responsibilities to support disabled...
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HR policies 'lagging' | Surge in workplace disability discrimination claims due to mental health epidemic
This article explores an analysis of Acas data, which shows a rising number of workplace disability discrimination...
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Skills-first hiring | Tiny portion of UK job ads mention education requirements
This article looks at new data on UK job postings, and the low rate of adverts stating specific education...
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£50,000 fines | Australian employees given 'right to disconnect' as landmark law takes effect
Under Australia's new law, employers are not barred from contacting employees, but employees are entitled...
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'Not compatible' | 'This is a company for grown-ups' CEO tells London staff after imposing RTO mandate
This article looks at a tech firm's decision to introduce a full-time return to office mandate, and the...
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Mental health | Woman whose dream job offer was withdrawn over antidepressants use set for tribunal
The 'impressive candidate' was well into the onboarding process when her job offer was rescinded...
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BBC probe | Huw Edwards & the risk of sacking staff accused of criminal activity
The BBC has been on the receiving end of some tough questions regarding its handling of the Huw Edwards...
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Low Pay Commission | Major wage changes highlight for review of HR operations
In a move designed to “put more money in working people's pockets”, the Government has overhauled...
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£25bn presenteeism plague | Rising workplace sickness costing UK economy billions per year
A new report reveals a staggering £25bn 'hidden cost' to businesses from lower productivity among...
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