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Presenteeism | 1 in 8 employees too afraid to call in sick
The study found that 79% of workers were too afraid to take time off sick over fears...
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The Guardian | Trans ex-employee brands organisation 'incredibly transphobic'
In an email sent to staff members, the employee wrote that the newspaper's 'transphobic' reporting...
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Never stop working | Motivational quotes slammed for causing burnout
How many posts have you seen on LinkedIn which promote 'hustling harder' or 'working until you...
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Commitment | Are you being 'breadcrumbed' at work?
A new workplace term to describe the process of being kept on the hook by a colleague or client...
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Compassionate leave | Worker sacked over dead dog debacle
While this case will undoubtedly spark debate among dog lovers, several HR issues including bereavement...
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ASMR | Is this the WEIRDEST wellbeing technique?
Whilst it may sound like torture to some, ASMR is fast becoming a primary source of holistic therapy...
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Appearance | Plastic surgery 'the norm' for getting hired in this country
Flight attendants are facing pressure to get 'smile surgery' or have their eyes widened in order...
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Wellbeing | More holidays and increased pay is key to better productivity
A thinktank has suggested that more public holidays should be created, while an increase in wages could...
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Health & Safety | Employee found dead in 'unofficial break' location
Nipping behind a freezer where staff were used to taking breaks, Larry was not found for over...
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Me Too | Sexual harassment deemed a 'necessary evil' in this workplace
Harassment is far more rife within the workplace then some workers may believe...
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Surveillance | Walmart staff claim they're monitored out of work
One employee was fired for making anonymous remarks on an internet forum outside of the workday, and...
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Illegal work | Boss dumps worker's body in forest
The employer refused to call an ambulance over fears of being caught hiring undocumented workers...
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Wellbeing | Best and worst countries for worker rights 2019
Parental leave, life satisfaction, gender pay gap and female representation were all considered…
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#MeToo | Does HR actually help victims of harassment?
The #MeToo movement has opened up the conversation around workplace harassment, but is HR doing enough...
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LGBT+ | Worker wins thousands after bosses' gay taunts
A worker who was constantly mocked for his sexual preference will receive compensation totalling £17,000...
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Wellbeing | 66% of employees feel work doesn't offer enough financial support
Despite financial education being so important, it seems that many employers aren't doing...
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Misconduct scandal | 'HR isn't interested in stopping harassment'
Who does HR function to serve? The question was raised in a viral Twitter thread that accused it of simply...
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Rihanna | Pop icon shares secret to healthy work-life balance
A recent interview unearthed some of the star's best tips on giving her best and...
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Environment | 70% of staff want employers to boost sustainable practices
In line with the 46th World Environment Day, new research has highlighted that...
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Wellbeing | Burnout officially recognised as an illness
The definition is limited exclusively to work-based symptoms...
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