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'Serious concerns' | London Underground drivers set to strike over four-day week plans
The RMT union says the Underground has refused to negotiate amid 'serious concerns' about fatigue, safety...
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'Major gap' | 6 weeks' paternity leave for working dads could create £3bn in benefits to UK
Institute for Policy Research Policy Brief highlights economic and wellbeing benefits of extending provision...
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‘Physical aggression’ | World's best restaurant Noma defends culture after bullying allegations
Noma has responded after allegations from former staff members that Head Chef René Redzepi subjected...
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Risk assessment | 2 in 3 firms not formally assessing workplace stress despite HSE scrutiny
UK businesses are overlooking a key health and safety risk despite increasing regulatory focus on workplace...
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‘Physically demanding’ | First Bus to offer staff paid leave for IVF treatments
The transport operator's Director of Employee Engagement said the coverage will lead to a 'healthier,...
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Recognition | What Employee Appreciation Day says about modern recognition
Employee Appreciation Day highlights a gap between praise and real support, as research shows workers...
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'Thrive at work' | Government launches landmark gender pay gap & workplace menopause action plans
Large employers are being encouraged to publish action plans outlining how they will tackle gender pay...
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'National ramifications' | Financial stress draining productivity as 4 in 5 workers take time off work due to money concerns
Employers have a clear opportunity, helping workers manage financial stress and in turn improving retention...
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'Benefitsmaxxing' | UK workers look beyond pay during period of slowing wage growth
New research reveals more than half of UK workers say better benefits are a factor in changing...
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‘So crucial’ | Babcock International launches paid premature baby leave for UK employees
Chief People Officer Louise Atkinson says it's Babcock's 'responsibility' to be there for staff...
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‘Untidy cupboard’ | UK businesses 'cannot afford' to let poor wellbeing threaten performance - CBI HR chief
The Chief People Officer at the Confederation of British Industry warns that wellbeing measures should...
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'Exacerbating the issue' | HR is making UK's sick-leave crisis worse, says 'Keep Britain Working' author
Sir Charlie Mayfield suggested HR teams are avoiding difficult conversations about sickness, warning...
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'An overlooked tool' | HR leaders are seeing an increased demand for wellbeing support & benefits
HR managers have seen an increased employee demand for wellbeing support, from pension schemes and dental...
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'Deeply concerning' | 7 in 10 UK workers admit to pretending to be well at work
Rising 'pleasanteeism' exposes hidden health risk, and a growing data gap for UK employers...
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'Help at the push of a button' | Spat at and pushed down stairs - Openreach rolls out new app to help protect employees
27,000 people will have access to new safety tool after surge in abuse and assault incidents…
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'Cost & legal risk' | Short-term sickness already employers' biggest challenge ahead of major sick pay reforms
Short-term, frequent absences are employers' biggest sickness-related challenge which could be exacerbated...
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'Monitored by AI all day' | Ex-TikTok staff accuse social media firm of bullying, harassment & 'union busting'
Ex-TikTok moderators are mounting a legal claim accusing the company of bullying, harassment and union...
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‘Healthier lives’ | Poundland ups wellbeing support with manager training & AI 'happiness dashboards'
Poundland has partnered with the Retail Trust to improve its wellbeing support for 12,000...
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Pay gap reduced | Investment in people & inclusion fuelling company wins, Weetabix reveals
Weetabix hailed the impact of an investment in people and culture, including its 'inclusion without...
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‘Biggest challenge’ | Employees demand Ozempic - and want their bosses to pay
As demand for Ozempic et al soars, two-fifths of workers believe their employer should offer coverage...
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