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'Sensory overload' | Peloton failed autistic worker by mishandling reasonable adjustments, tribunal finds
Fitness giant Peloton failed to properly implement reasonable adjustments for an autistic employee, exposing...
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Onboarding boost | John Lewis job applicants shown interview questions ahead of time - an inclusive move or an unfair advantage?
The retail giant hopes to make its recruitment process fairer, but some fear certain candidates may have...
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Parker Review | Ethnic diversity on Boards is improving, but not fast enough
Recent analysis of company directors, chief executives and senior management in the UK's biggest companies...
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British Heart Foundation | Major employer transforms recruitment practices to reduce bias in new ED&I push
In a bid to foster a fair and inclusive work environment, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has announced...
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Catch-22 | 7 in 10 young jobseekers rejected from 'entry-level' jobs over lack of experience
Britain's young jobseekers are being rejected for roles due to lack of experience, despite the jobs being...
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Tech headaches | Nearly half of workers frustrated by employers' outdated tech tools
Nearly half (46%) of UK & Ireland employees think their employer lags behind when it comes to adopting...
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Communicating change | Pontins staff reportedly let go via text after sudden park closure
This news article explores methods of communicating job losses after reports of Pontins staff being sacked...
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Royal Recognition | HR professionals among those named in King's New Year Honours list
This news article details a handful of HR professionals named in the 2024 New Year Honours list
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Staff retention | This is the biggest challenge HR pros foresee in 2024
This article explores new research which indicates recruitment and staff retention are top HR concerns...
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Development crisis | Drop in apprenticeships casts doubt on Apprenticeship Levy scheme
This article discusses entries into work for apprentices, and the current state of the Government's Apprenticeship...
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'Dangerous step-change' | Gen Z can't work with staff with different views, says Channel 4 boss
This article explores the workplace skills that Gen Z workers can offer to their employers, including...
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Upskilling woes | Employers aren't meeting our L&D needs, half of UK workers say
A new report reveals a persistent gap between what employees think they need to be able to grow and develop...
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Racial pay gap | Leaked files reveal Google's Black staff earn £16K less than colleagues
Black employees at Google are paid nearly £16,000 less than their White or Asian colleagues, new leaked...
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Stand out | These are the top 10 soft skills firms want from employees in 2023
Soft skills are taking on increasing importance when recruiters are eyeing up new talent. And a new survey...
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Dark secret | Worker dismissed after hiding sex offender conviction from employer
A UK law firm worker was barred from the profession after not disclosing he had been convicted of possessing...
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'Managing Up' | A new phenomenon is hitting TikTok, and it may be good news for HR
Managing up is a new trend hitting social media. In this article we cover why it may create a mutually...
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Brits' favourite work perk | Over half of workers would sacrifice benefits to WFH
Three years after the pandemic changed the world of work virtually overnight, debates are just as heated...
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'Monumental challenges' | Addressing UK skills gap will cost firms as much as £1.3bn, study finds
Companies turn their eyes to staff training as the British Chamber of Commerce reports record recruitment...
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L&D demand | 1 in 3 workers say 'rookie managers' are the cause of their stress
Over a third of workers cite a manager new to their role as a cause of stress and anxiety, new research...
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Troubling times | Cost-of-living crisis and paying wages among biggest concerns for UK firms
Business leaders across the UK say the cost-of-living crisis is the leading risk to their performance,...
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