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'People are scared' | HR experts react as McDonald's rocked by new harassment & bullying scandal
This article explores new claims of bullying, harassment and abuse of employees, by colleagues and managers,...
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Disability | NHS Trust unfairly dismissed cleaner who took 400+ days off
NHS bosses had a 'wealth of evidence' to recognise their employee's disability...
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'Verging on stalking' | Worker who bombarded boss with romantic messages loses discrimination case
Tribunal rejects claims of sexual orientation discrimination...
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'Start listening' | Met Police staff vote for strike action over return-to-office policy
It is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action...
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‘We’re grown-ups’ | Yahoo staff delighted by HR's move to ditch 'spoon-fed' performance reviews, CPO says
Yahoo's decision to abandon twice-yearly traditional performance reviews in favour of ongoing, manager-led...
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'Cause of concern' | Third of firms will amend probation processes with 'day one' workers' rights change
HR professionals were asked about 'Make Work Pay' following the first 100 days of the Labour...
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Unethical behaviour | Staff misconduct going unreported as colleagues fear reprisals
New research highlights a worrying trend of workers not reporting cases of bad behaviour at work. This...
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‘3 together, 2 wherever’ | BT gets tough on office attendance amid push to 'transform' the business
This news article looks at new hybrid working rules being imposed by BT Group and explores the legal...
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BBC probe | Gregg Wallace steps down as MasterChef host amid misconduct claims
This article explores claims of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct made against TV presenter...
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Get Britain Working | Government unveils biggest employment reforms in a generation
This article explores the major changes announced by the UK Government to supporting people back into...
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Whistleblowing | Employees most likely to report sexual misconduct over other malpractices
Study highlights importance of safe reporting channels...
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Senior shake-up | HSBC asks managers to reapply for their jobs in cost-cutting drive
HSBC is reportedly requiring hundreds of senior managers to reapply for their jobs as the bank's CEO...
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‘Grey corporate hellscape’ | Starling Bank staff resign as new CEO demands more in-office work - despite insufficient desk space
A wave of employees at Starling Bank have quit after new CEO Raman Bhatia increased the amount of time...
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‘Break down barriers’ | F1 launches Learning Sectors - a global skills programme set to drive the sport's next generation of talent
Formula 1 has launched an education programme geared towards encouraging younger generations to develop...
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Industry News | Gen-Z, skills-based uncertainty, & the crucial human connection: Reflections from Udemy's London Leaders Luncheon
Leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, Udemy, brought together a community L&D experts...
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'Toxic, lawless' | F-word usage 'common in the North' - tribunal finds company unfairly dismissed worker who swore at colleague
A tribunal has ruled that a wholesaler unfairly dismissed an employee who swore at a colleague...
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'Clear gaps' | UK workplaces falling short in supporting employees affected by cancer
HR leaders say many managers are ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of cancer and long-term health...
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'Unique opportunity' | CIPD announces plan to boost HR aid for prison leavers
The CIPD has announced a new collaboration that will see HR professionals boost support for prison...
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Banter? | Strictly Come Dancing star accused of using slur against epileptic colleague
Accusations against Giovanni Pernice have put workplace banter back in the spotlight...
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Employee monitoring | Lloyd's of London tracking staff office attendance amid Monday slumps
Insurance giant Lloyd's of London is monitoring employee swipe card data to track office attendance...
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