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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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Labour plans | Job coaches could visit mental health patients in hospital, minister suggests
This article looks at trials in UK hospitals which see mental health patients given access to employment...
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'No recognition' | More than 1m women seeking new jobs that offer menopause support
60% of female staff are uncomfortable discussing menopause with HR...
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Worker health | Gov considers weight loss drugs to help get people back in work
This article explores issues of long-term sickness resulting from obesity, and the UK's potential plan...
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Productivity plea | Tesco CEO: Don't hurt our growth with workers' rights bill
Tesco boss Ken Murphy reminded the Government to ensure the bill “has the intended consequence of stimulating...
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Mental wellbeing | Police officer banned from running side-hustle while off sick wins £1.1m payout
This news article explores the findings of an employment tribunal, which ruled a police officer was wrongly...
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Employee health | 300,000 people leaving the workforce through ill health each year
New analysis shows high rates of employees leaving the workforce through ill-health. In this article,...
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'Red flags missed' | McDonald's & supermarket factory failed to spot signs of modern slavery
In this article, HR leaders will learn crucial lessons from a BBC exposé which uncovered the exploitation...
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Absence audit | Tesla bosses make surprise visits to homes of workers on sick leave
This article covers news from a Tesla factory that dozens of employees on long-term sick leave received...
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#deskbreak | ASICS & Brian Cox launch campaign against the 'scary' impact of desk work on employee wellbeing
The 2024 study behind the #deskbreak campaign revealed when office workers added 15 minutes of movement...
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'Take it seriously' | EAP boss disappointed by lack of mental health mentions in PM's Labour conference speech
The EAP provider said the lack of mental health mentions from the PM was 'disappointing'...
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Wage growth | HR must 'be creative with benefits' as pay rises hit two-year low
This news piece looks at new data on UK wage growth slowing down, and what HR leaders can do to provide...
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Flexible working | Revealed: The top employers for working families
A charity committed to improving the lives of working families has announced its annual list of the top...
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'Naive optimism' | Bosses blind to mental health crisis as absenteeism soars
Nearly three-quarters of leaders believe their organisations are well-prepared to manage mental health...
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'Abuse of power' | Harrods' ex-owner Al Fayed accused of decades of sexual abuse against staff
The late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed stands accused of decades of sex attacks on staff at the luxury...
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'We support family' | Deloitte UK equalises paid parenting leave
This article covers news from Deloitte UK about changes to their paid parental leave policies
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26 years old | EY responds after mother of deceased employee claims “wellbeing is sacrificed for productivity”
Ernst & Young (EY) released a statement Wednesday after mounting criticism of its work culture, following...
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'It's too much' | Pro footballers could strike over rising workload concerns
This article explores what HR can learn about employee wellbeing from a Premier League footballer, who...
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'It's draining' | Asda staff say 'irritating' in-store music causing them 'immense stress'
Asda employees say the music being played in stores is 'hindering concentration' and 'causing immense...
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Discrimination | Pregnant worker branded 'emotional & hormonal' wins £350k
This article looks at the results of an employment tribunal, regarding the treatment of a pregnant employee....
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