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'Stupid thing' | Police worker 'key-jammed' laptop with nail varnish bottle to avoid 'going off green'
The former constable joins a growing list of workers caught using underhand tactics to appear present...
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Keep Britain Working | TfL joins government review to tackle sickness absence
TfL joins Gov scheme as figures show nearly 419,000 sick days and rising long-term health concerns among...
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'Death by a thousand cuts' | BBC axing up to 2,000 jobs as broadcaster seeks £500m savings
BBC's interim Director-General warns “big and difficult choices” lie ahead...
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A new era | CIPD announces Neil Carberry as new Chief Executive
The CIPD has announced the appointment of Neil Carberry as its new Chief Executive...
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‘Weak management’ | Network Rail accepts failures as worker wins racial harassment tribunal
A tribunal criticised Network Rail for its reaction after a worker's colleagues left an English Defence...
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'Inspired' | National Lottery operator Allwyn gives parents of critically ill children 12 weeks' paid leave
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has introduced a new policy to support colleagues in the...
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Scott Mills | BBC's sacking of star DJ coincides with scrutiny over £1.5m staff disputes bill
BBC sacks Scott Mills over 'personal conduct', as experts say swift action may signal a shift in...
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Culture change | 'Sickfluencers' online trend concerns HR, but employers urged not to make assumptions
A growing social media trend is raising fresh concerns for employers, as influencers share advice on...
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Paper cutbacks | The Observer offers voluntary redundancy to all staff amid digital pivot
The Observer newspaper has offered voluntary redundancy to its entire workforce as the title undergoes...
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Progression paradox | Why workers want higher pay & influence, but have no interest in becoming managers
A growing number of employees now want to grow their salary and professional influence without ever becoming...
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'Tech-related stress' | NHS digital transformation was meant to ease pressure on staff - it may be doing the opposite
Stress from the introduction of digital technologies across the NHS is “significantly” associated...
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Absenteeism | GP fit note system 'under huge strain' as employers urged to take more responsibility
The UK's fit note system is “under huge strain”, with GPs increasingly carrying responsibility...
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'Firmer patterns' | UK office attendance 'settling' at highest level since before pandemic
UK office attendance appears to be settling into a new pattern, with more than four in ten desks now...
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'Serious concerns' | London Underground drivers set to strike over four-day week plans
The RMT union says the Underground has refused to negotiate amid 'serious concerns' about fatigue, safety...
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'Staff were in bits' | Axed BrewDog employees learn their fate on 15-minute Teams call as 484 jobs lost
An employment lawyer has warned BrewDog's mass redundancies could raise collective consultation risks...
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'Mic fright' | Is WFH making young workers afraid of public speaking?
Younger generations are among the most anxious when it comes to public speaking. Research suggests remote...
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'Widened the gap' | Is AI eroding trust in hiring? The number of employers extending probation periods suggests so
HR leaders are extending standard probation periods for new hires, research reveals, because AI has made...
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‘So crucial’ | Babcock International launches paid premature baby leave for UK employees
Chief People Officer Louise Atkinson says it's Babcock's 'responsibility' to be there for staff...
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'Transformative benefits' | NatWest says AI rollout to 60,000 staff is reshaping work after £1.2bn tech investment
NatWest Group invested £1.2bn in tech, data and AI in 2025, and says the impact is already being felt...
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Escalation | Managers ill-equipped & lacking confidence to handle complex HR cases
Managers' inabilities to lead on people matters is fuelling an escalation of workplace issues, a new...
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