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‘F***ing cement ceiling’ | Employee blasts firm with ageism claims in scathing farewell email
An ex-radio station employee sent out an angry farewell email to existing workers claiming the company...
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Get well soon | UK sick leave hits highest rate in almost 20 years
The average worker's sick leave reached the highest rate since 2004...
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Thirsty work | Firm hired detective to catch worker drinking on the job
A company hired a private eye to tail an employee who was enjoying several alcoholic drinks during the...
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'You're dead to us...' | 'Petty' cake sent to quitting employee in comical farewell gesture
Most of us would have experienced the sadness of having to say goodbye to a work bestie. Now more than...
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'Truly sorry' | NBCUniversal boss quits over 'inappropriate' work relationship admission
NBCUniversal's Chief Executive has left the company after news emerged of an “inappropriate relationship”...
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'A good outcome' | Royal Mail dispute nears end as union backs new pay deal
The Royal Mail pay dispute is on the verge of ending...
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Leaked Zoom rant | CEO says staff worried about bonus cuts should 'leave pity city'
Footage has surfaced of a fiery Zoom call in which a boss berated employees for asking questions about...
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CBI scandal | Police probe new sex crime claims at UK business lobby
Police called in to investigate latest claims of serious misconduct, following probe into senior figures'...
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Less is more? | Instagram forces staff to relocate thousands of miles, or lose job
Instagram is planning to cut or relocate roughly 100 staff members from its London office, continuing...
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WFH paranoia | Unhinged CEO lauds worker for selling family dog for return to office
Even in 2023, remote working continues to be an enduringly divisive topic. Yet whilst it has its vocal...
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WFH state of play | More than half of employers want hybrid staff back in the office
More than half of UK firms want their hybrid employees to come back to the office full-time, a new report...
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Stress Awareness Month | The link between L&D and employee wellbeing
Employers investing in long-term learning & development programmes see immediate improvements to staff...
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Gender pension gap | 4 in 10 women concerned about their retirement savings
More than four in ten women in their 50s think the cost-of-living crisis will force them to work for...
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'Serious failings' | CBI boss sacked and trio suspended amid misconduct scandal
Business lobby admits it "must do better" amid ongoing investigation...
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'Technostress' | The impact of work tech on our mental wellbeing
As the working world is becoming ever more demanding in the UK, HR Directors are seeing a heightened...
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'I walked away' | Hybrid worker quits $100k job after firm imposes full-time office return
An employee gave up a lucrative job after bosses told the workforce to return to the office...
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Stress Awareness Month | When does work-related stress become a problem?
April is Stress Awareness Month, and a time to reflect on the impacts of stress and worry in our...
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Help in the hybrid era | How WFH has changed HR's wellbeing delivery
Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees to reflect more prevalent...
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'Not a laughing matter' | Royal Mail 'pay rise prank' makes a mockery of staff money worries
Royal Mail has apologised after an April Fool's Day prank suggested employees were being given a pay...
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Stress Awareness Month | What are your wellbeing responsibilities as an employer?
April is Stress Awareness Month and whether working from home or amongst colleagues in the workplace,...
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