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Second chances | KPMG 'turning lives around' with pledge to employ prison leavers
KPMG has become the first white collar British business to employ ex-offenders as part of a new government...
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'Unwanted conduct' | 'Back in your day' - the common phrase that may amount to ageism, according to a tribunal
Telling an older colleague “back in your day” could amount to ageism...
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'Unrelenting' | Number of UK workers suffering from burnout or stress doubles in a year
The number of UK workers experiencing stress or burnout in the workplace doubled in 2023 compared to...
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Dodgy concrete & fire risks | How safe is your workplace? Inspectors are about to find out
Hundreds of union reps will conduct a nationwide inspection of workplaces...
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'Shambles' | Asda bosses knew payroll switch would lead to wages crisis
Asda bosses were warned that a large IT update could result in major payroll errors, but pressed on with...
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'Ignoring the root cause' | PM's call for end to 'sick note culture' questioned by HR pros
Rishi Sunak has called for an end to “sick note culture” as he outlined sweeping reforms to the UK's...
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Minor infraction? | Sainsbury's worker of 20 years fired over 30p bag
A long-serving Sainsbury's employee found himself at the centre of controversy after being caught on...
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'A victory for every employee' | 'Rogue bosses' can no longer punish staff for striking, Supreme Court rules
The "most important industrial action case for decades" has ended with a ruling that employers will no...
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Whistleblowing | BBC reporter sacked after making protected disclosure - tribunal
An ex-BBC reporter was sacked after blowing the whistle on alleged Covid breaches, an employment tribunal...
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ONS latest | UK jobs market cools as expert calls for HR solutions
The UK jobs market is “beginning to cool”, with wage growth still high and more people dropping out...
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Level Up | Gamers reveal how their hobby makes them better workers
More than half of video game enthusiasts say they incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication...
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Discrimination claims | Offering a chair to older workers could amount to ageism, tribunal says
Offering a chair to an older colleague at work could count as age discrimination, an employment judge...
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'Be on alert' | Firm's warning as CEO's voice used in deepfake attempt to trick staff
A software firm has issued a warning to businesses around the world after scammers used deepfake audio...
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War for talent | Temp hires soar in 2024 as firms face competition to fill skills gaps
As competition in the jobs market heightens, there has been a steep increase in businesses hiring temporary...
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'Bit of a social club' | John Lewis culture overhaul mooted as new chief announced
A company culture overhaul could soon be underway at John Lewis Partnership, according to a business...
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Wellbeing | Research reveals worrying levels of staff absence through illness or injury
More than half of employees have had to take time off work due to falling ill or having an accident,...
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Labour struggles | Third of UK firms short-staffed every week amid recruitment & absence struggles
A third of UK businesses are finding themselves short-staffed at least once a week, new research has...
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Avoiding discrimination | Watchdog issues new guidance on pregnancy & maternity rights
Employers have been issued new guidance on their responsibilities to employees who are pregnant and/or...
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Flexible Working Bill | Over half of UK workers ready to take advantage of new flexibility laws
More than half of UK employees are planning to make a flexible working request when new rules come into...
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Money worries | Parents sacrificing work & savings due to childcare costs, survey shows
Almost three in 10 adults with a child under five have reduced their working hours or left work because...
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