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£168k payout | Whistleblower's bullying & harassment claims were leaked to accused staff, tribunal told
A whistle blower was awarded £168k after his concerns about bullying, racism, and sexual harassment...
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Sacked | HR clamps down after catching WFH employee juggling two full-time jobs
Side hustles are soaring in popularity, but one employee seems to have taken things too far...
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No more 'rise & grind' | Improving your employees' sleep could save UK economy £34bn
Supporting workers to overcome sleep issues could increase productivity and bolster the UK economy, new...
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HR failure | Going 'above and beyond' leaves workers open to exploitation
A recent study shows that employees who go above and beyond their job description are more likely to...
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'Get more done' | Meta hints at end of WFH, but office ultimatums could push staff to the exit door
Zuckerberg heavily suggests a preference for in-office working...
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'Slow days happen' | Why employers shouldn't be afraid of 'Bare Minimum Mondays'
Ross Seychell, Chief People Officer at Personio, discusess whether 'bare minimum Mondays' are a myth,...
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John Lewis | Benefits are being slashed in the 'perk-cession' - but do employees even care?
It's been a tough few years for the iconic retail chain John Lewis & Partners, which also owns Waitrose...
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Burnout Budget | Jeremy Hunt's hiked corporation tax could damage workplace culture
On Wednesday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced his long-awaited Spring Budget, which saw corporation...
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'Failed to protect me' | Woman 'no longer felt safe' at work after male colleague's harassment
Firms must do more to tackle workplace incidents...
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Spring Budget | 'Returnerships' and childcare aid among HR takeaways from Chancellor's red box
Improved childcare for working parents and ambitious return-to-work initiatives were among the HR takeaways...
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Cost of living | The alarming link between financial pressure and employee performance
Almost half of employers (46%) believe financial pressures are one of the main external factors affecting...
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Harassment | Brendan Fraser's Oscar speech was a timely reminder about worker safety
Those who tuned into the 95th Academy Awards over the weekend will have likely fought back a tear or...
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'Change the narrative' | The importance of Neurodiversity Celebration Week at work
Why the people function should take notice of the global campaign...
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'A misunderstanding' | As Elon Musk mocked a disabled Twitter employee, HR was ghosting him
Musk apologises after mocking worker, claiming he was given inaccurate information...
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Sickness struggles | Could staff health checks help curb the UK's labour shortages?
The Government is considering introducing cheaper annual health checks for workers to combat labour shortages...
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'Bare Minimum Mondays' | A new wellbeing trend is on the rise, and it could become a crisis
Most will be acquainted with the pangs of anxiety felt at the end of a weekend, when all of the tasks...
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Context is key | Sacking of BBC host who called staff 'C-words' puts focus on swearing policies
Tribunal involving national broadcaster raises questions about the seriousness of office...
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Overt or covert | Can your employees tell the difference between banter and bullying?
Survey results pose concerns around whether employees can identify unlawful behaviour...
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'No firm is immune' | More employees are stealing from work as cost-of-living pressures mount
Firms urged to ensure they have the right measures in place to protect against workplace crime...
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Glassdoor data | These UK cities have the highest job satisfaction rates
Ongoing labour shortages and declining real wages have prompted growing unrest and strikes among employees....
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