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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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Financial wellbeing | 76% of pay awards rose last year in bid to ease cost of living pressures
More than three quarters of pay awards in 2023 were higher than 2022 levels, as employers bid to alleviate...
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'Investing in our people' | Lidl boosts hourly pay for third time in a year
This article explores recent additions to Lidl GB's compensation, benefits & rewards portfolio for UK...
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'I was ousted' | Director sacked after rejecting boss's advances wins £100k payout
This article explores the findings of a recent employment tribunal appeal involving claims of sexual...
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