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Neurodivergence | Worker claims ADHD led to sacking - should HR have spotted the signs?
Firm off the hook, but case highlights need for more neurodivergence support...
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'A right to offend' | Worker's 'Black privilege' comment highlights HR's role in free speech rows
A judge has ruled that a worker, who lost their job after making derogatory comments...
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‘Compressed hours’ | Workers could gain right to demand a four-day week: What HR needs to know
The government hopes to make flexibility mandatory, with a source stating it could...
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P&O Ferries | 'Disgusting' mass sacking scandal 'must be a turning point for worker rights'
HR and legal experts have weighed in on P&O Ferries' decision to sack 800 staff via video call, with...
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Harassment laws | Worker Protection Act introduced - is HR ready?
A landmark update to workplace sexual harassment laws is now in effect. This feature explores key elements...
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Employment tribunals | Halloween leave & witch dismissals: Three times HR horror stories came true
It's scary cause it's true: HR Grapevine considers three hauntingly real stories of office Halloween...
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Discrimination risks | Thinking of cutting pay for remote staff? Be ready for a legal battle
Employers could face serious legal battles if they decide to cut pay for remote or hybrid staff, experts...
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Legal advice | Some staff will avoid using heating while WFH this winter - can HR help?
According to research from Electric Radiators Direct, more than one in five UK employees said that they...
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Rising temps | Heatwave sparks renewed calls for workplace protections
As the UK faces hot weather this week, calls are intensifying for employers to do more to protect staff...
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Workforce planning | What questions should HR ask before reducing headcount?
Whatever the reason for the reduction in headcount - rising costs, the impact of technology, or other...
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Equality Act | Dual discrimination - what is it, and should employers be concerned?
Labour has proposed introducing protections for those who face 'dual discrimination'. But what is...
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Exclusive | Accenture VP on sunsetting DEI & losing £50m TfL bid: 'HR must reclaim the narrative'
TfL's decision to ditch Accenture for rowing back on its DEI initiatives is HR's moment to bring...
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Ipsos poll | Widespread support for workplace DEI - but more than a third say it's gone 'too far'
Despite strong overall public backing for DEI initiatives in UK workplaces, more than a third think efforts...
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Valentine's Day | HR expert on the pros & cons of office romance policies
Workplace relationships can bring both positive and negatives to the office...
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High achievers | Drinking and doing drugs at work - does it matter if employees perform?
In a Guardian column, Gene Marks, an author and founder of management services firm the Marks Group PC,...
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'Terrible mistakes' | Scandal-ridden CBI faces uphill battle to rebuild its image
After weeks of reputation-killing allegations, the CBI is looking to repair its image...
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‘A way to go’ | Zurich UK to offer free assessments & sensory maps after finding half of neurodivergent adults 'hide' at work
Insurance company Zurich UK will implement a range of measures designed to create a more inclusive and...
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McKinsey & 'Go' | The consulting firm pays staff to look for another job - is it worth the risk?
In a bid to streamline the company in a “caring and supportive way” McKinsey & Co is not only offering...
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Dominic Raab quits | Deputy PM bullying report prompts debate about workplace conduct
Raab remains defiant over bullying reports in explosive resignation letter…
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Diversity and inclusion | What do HR professionals think about the Supreme Court's 'woman' ruling?
With the dust settling around the Supreme Court's judgement about what a woman is, we ask what HR professionals...
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