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Health equality | UK loses 150 million working days due to lack of workplace support for women's health
The UK is losing 150 million working days a year due to a lack of workplace support for women's health,...
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'Action needed' | 1 in 5 neurodiverse employees have faced harassment or discrimination at work
Only half of neurodivergent employees feel their firm has a supportive climate where people can talk...
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'Insulting gimmick' | Rail firm Avanti under fire over gift bags given to menopausal employees
Rail firm Avanti West Coast has come under fire over its gift bags including a fan "for hot sweats" and...
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Staff priorities | Healthy work-life balance tops UK workers' list of priorities in 2024
The majority of UK workers would choose better work-life balance over higher pay in both their current...
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The Body Shop administration | Why EX matters even in times of crisis
The Body Shop has entered administration in the UK, threatening 200 outlets and the jobs of over 2000...
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WFH crackdown | Firms risking their employer brand by tightening remote work rules
Employers are toughening up remote working rules, with three out of five UK workers revealing their company...
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'Worrying to say the least' | 'Growing disconnect' as working parents seek more employer support
The number of working parents looking for new work to help manage the cost of living and balance their...
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'Scared to go to work' | RAF servicewoman 'hid in toilets' to avoid sexual harassment
A former RAF servicewoman says she was was left battling panic attacks and fearing for her safety due...
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'Totally against it' | Alan Sugar hits out at WFH, saying concept 'bad for morale & learning'
The Apprentice boss Alan Sugar claims WFH is “bad for morale” and that employees can't learn while...
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'The great wellbeing walkout' | Retention set to be 'colossal issue' in 2024 as 3 in 4 firms neglect employee morale
Firms can't afford to pay lip service to staff morale if they want to retain talent...
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Wellbeing | AstraZeneca wrongly sacked Dr whose mental health impacted behaviour to staff
An employment judge says AZ should have identified the role that mental health was playing in the conduct...
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National Sickie Day | Presenteeism plaguing UK firms as staff admit to working while unwell
This new research, published to mark 'National Sickie Day', explores the problems causing worrying levels...
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'Kung Fu him' | £30k payout for Asda worker 'kicked in backside' by female colleague
A male employee “humiliated” by a female colleague told a tribunal his situation would've been handled...
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Time To Talk Day | Why HR should encourage staff to discuss mental health at work
This article marks Time To Talk Day, a nationwide initiative to get more people discussing mental health....
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Soft skills | Being 'easy to work with' is an undervalued skill - but should it be celebrated?
In the past year, business influencers, founders and LinkedIn users have shouted about the importance...
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'Find a balance' | Scottish Gov's 'work abroad' policy sparks flexible working debate
This article explores policies allowing civil servants in Scotland to work remotely abroad for up to...
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Stay away | Third of Brits would prefer colleagues to avoid the office when they're sick
Almost one-third of people think colleagues with cold symptoms should recover at home rather than soldiering...
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Jurgen Klopp exit | HR expert's 4 reasons why burnout is vital to acknowledge
Following Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp's admittance that he is "running out of energy", this article...
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'Returning in droves' | 4 in 10 firms have gone back to the office full-time - will more follow?
Four in 10 UK workforces have now returned to the office full-time, despite commuting causing lengthy...
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Flexibility feedback | Morrisons axes 4-day week at HQ after staff raises complaints
Morrisons has scrapped its four-day work week model at its head office, following 'colleague feedback'...
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