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Low & unpaid work | Cate Blanchett says cast wasn't 'paid anything' for Lord of the Rings
Cate Blanchett recently revealed in an interview for the film adaptation of the video game Borderlands...
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Ping Pong | London food chain's nonsense 'brand charge' is 'slap in the face' to staff
London is a city well known around the globe for its outstanding culture of diverse food. However, it's...
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Pay & go | Why is McKinsey seemingly paying some staff to quit?
It's a tough time for the consulting industry. Once seen as a stronghold of stability and prestige,...
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Boots return-to-office | Retailer's CEO says strong WiFi and better lunches on offer to returning staff - is this enough?
Boots is the latest company to implement a return-to-office mandate for some of its employees. The company's...
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'Obscene' | Execs are lobbying for more pay, but is CEO remuneration actually out of control?
Most people could only dream of earning £15million in a single year. It's an astronomical amount of...
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Gender pay gap | Women work two months of the year 'for free', something needs to change
This article talks about addressing the current gender pay gap within the workplace and systematic inequality....
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Duty of care | Should HR's responsibility extend to paying employees' bills?
Caring for employees through thick and thin is part of not only being human and showing compassion but...
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Marvel mix-up | Lessons to be learned from Spiderman's Hollywood payroll palaver
This article talks about a high-profile payroll error which made headlines within the UK, after one actor...
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‘Ridiculous criticism' | Was BrewDog's James Watt right to slash living wage pay?
This article talks about financial wellbeing, and uses BrewDog as a case study due to a recent announcement...
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Financial wellbeing | Top bosses earn more in three days than UK workforce - a stark reminder
Research from the High Pay Centre found that the pay of FTSE 100 CEOs overtook that of the average worker...
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'January Blues' | Wellbeing is a year-round issue, not just for one winter month
Staff need support long-term when it comes to mental health
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Festivity, not debauchery | HR must ensure work Christmas celebrations don't turn sour
Now well into November, a huge element of employee reward and recognition is coming - the office Christmas...
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'Wedding Leave' | Should your company be offering extra paid time off for wedding planning and honeymoons?
Should brides to be, grooms in waiting and those planning civil ceremonies get extra holiday allowance,...
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Out-of-touch | Tim Gurner needs more than an empty apology to lead properly
This article talks about workforce expectations, and if they're aligned with the perceptions of leadership....
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Return-to-office | Why firms won't tempt staff back to the office with money
For workers who have gotten used to the luxury of working from home, not needing to commute, and having...
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Respect and appreciation | Saying 'Thank You' to staff shouldn't be seen as a reward, but it's a good place to start
Thank you are two tiny words that, it turns out, can really mean a lot to staff...
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Gen Z fights back | Younger workers are sick of burning out, and they're doing something about it
This article talks about diversity and inclusion, ethics, the demands of younger workers, work-life balance...
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Four Day Week | Flexible work shouldn't be just a yes or no decision for HR
The four-day week has prompted much discussion recently - and it can seem like it's a yes or no decision...
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IAG controversy | HR may be getting its view of productivity woefully wrong
What does a good employee look like? It's a complex question, and the answer may just make you reconsider...
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Geriatric, us? | HR leaders, be careful about stereotyping the over 50s in the things you say and do!
In September, I'll turn 46. While I could still just about say I'm in my 'mid-forties', there is that...
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