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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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'Talent war is raging' | 70% of UK staff looking for a new job in 2024
New research finds that UK employees plan to seek new career opportunities in a bid for better work-life...
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Wellbeing aid | UK firms plan to use AI to help employee mental health
AI is set to be adopted in workplaces across the country as employers consider new approaches to the...
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'Radical overhaul' | Is Asda's four-day week trial enough to allay concerns over company culture?
This article explores claims about stressed and burned out employees at Asda, and what the firm is doing...
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Blue Monday | The PR stunt that's now generating real talks about staff wellbeing
While the “most depressing day of the year” has been debunked, the concept of Blue Monday is sparking...
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Winter wellness | Older workers more likely to call in sick than young staff
New research has revealed that those aged between 50 and 64 are more likely to call in sick to work than...
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Family Friendly HR | Lidl doubles its paid time off for maternity & adoption
Lidl GB has become the first supermarket to introduce 28 weeks full pay for colleagues on maternity or...
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Parental policy | Spotify's UK director leads by example, taking 6 months paternity leave
Spotify's UK Managing Director takes six months of paternity leave, highlighting the streaming platform's...
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