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No booze & going virtual | How HR can revive the work Christmas party
The 'old tropes' don't appeal to the current generation of workers...
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'A fairer country' | New report proposes reforms to tackle inequality between CEO & staff pay
New research outlines policies to empower workers, boost productivity, and reduce inequality.
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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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‘Deeply saddened’ | Sky employee dies after 'falling from height' at London head office
The broadcasting company said it was offering colleagues its 'full support' after the tragedy...
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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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Bottles, bags, buckets | UK workers deprived of toilet access reveal the 'disgusting' alternatives they're forced to use
A Trade Unions Congress (TUC) report has revealed that 45% of UK workers do not always have access to...
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£1.28m fine | Insufficient training given to Ginsters worker crushed to death by lorry, investigation concludes
An investigation into the death of a Ginsters employee in 2021 has revealed that the pastry maker breached...
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‘Prepare a CV’ | 2,000 jobs at risk after Homebase enters administration
The future of Homebase's workforce is unclear as it enters administration...Homebase, a DIY chain with...
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‘Essential’ | Asda introduces paid 12-week neonatal care leave policy ahead of 2025 statutory requirement
Under the new policy, Asda employees with a baby who spends 7 full days or more in a neonatal care unit...
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Education & age | ONS data reveals deep 'societal divides' in how likely someone is to do hybrid work
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that employees with a degree-level...
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Abuse scandal | Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns as ministers employed by CofE demand 'complete culture change'
Father Thompson said the lack of accountability to which bishops and senior staff are held is an “enormous...
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‘Break the taboo’ | HSBC to offer employees free fertility checks from January 2025
HSBC has launched a three-year partnership with charity Fertility Network UK (FNUK), during which time...
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‘O breaks’ | Adult wellness company offers spicy 'private pleasure' benefit - says it drives mental faculty & productivity
Wellness company Girls Get Off said the r-rated benefit can improve mental clarity and...
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Watchdog probe | Surge in bullying & misconduct at UK's finance firms
This article explores new reports from the FCA on the rates of employee misconduct and bullying within...
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4 day week furore | Father awarded £20k after colleagues gossiped about his flexible hours
This article explores the findings of an employment tribunal involving the treatment of a father and...
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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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‘Basic dignity’ | Edinburgh Tram workers secure victory in toilet break dispute
Edinburgh Trams has agreed to tackle understaffing and busy schedules that left workers unable to take...
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'Helps me focus' | Bailiff loses bid to bring emotional support dog to work
The bailiff argued that the dog helped her manage stress...
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'Humiliating' | Boss not saying 'hello' to employee contributed to employment law breach, tribunal rules
A tribunal ruling has indicated that bosses who deliberately do not say 'hello' to their employees...
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