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Lived values | Watford FC diversity officer's racist abuse - why DEI can't just be a day job
When a DEI leader is convicted of racially aggravated abuse, it raises serious questions...
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AI | 'Hey Geraldine' is charming, but should we be this comfortable cloning colleagues?
A quirky chatbot that mimics an employee's tone, offers their wisdom, and saves hours...
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'15 million undersaving' | The Pensions Commission is for tomorrow; employers must improve retirement education today
As the UK heads toward a savings crisis, employers must engage staff with the complex...
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'Manipulation' | Don't monitor like Musk - increase employee surveillance at your peril
Employees at Elon Musk-owned xAI described the installation of monitoring software as 'surveillance...
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Opinion | Angela Rayner suspended by Unite: A principled stand or short-sighted?
Unite's anger is justified, but could the move against the Deputy PM backfire?
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Tennis star fines | Wimbledon's bad behaviour fines show they aren't afraid to stand up for their staff
Wimbledon's recent run of player fines is an intriguing HR talking point...
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Rachel Reeves | Parliament's inaction during Chancellor's tears should be a lesson for all employers
The reaction of colleagues to the Chancellor's distress in full view of the nation this week should be...
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Left in the dark | If leaders want staff to embrace AI, they need to explain their plans better
It could be a lack of clarity from the top that's fuelling fear and mistrust around new...
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Prevention, not intervention | It's a good thing workers are using EAPs, but we need to address why they have to
Should we be encouraged by the rise in calls to employee assistance helplines, or concerned?
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Be like BT | It's time to get serious about helping working carers - that starts with paid leave
One in seven people juggle work with caring responsibilities, with absenteeism costing UK businesses...
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‘How to pull a sickie’ | Does HR need to give a toss about Glastonbury absenteeism?
Are claims of a Glasto-driven wave of sickies a legitimate cause for HR concern...
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'Uncomfortable & anxious’ | Front-line staff filmed for social media without consent - why HR must intervene
NHS staff have reported concerns about being filmed by patients without consent, so how can HR teams...
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‘Stronger workplace culture’ | Volunteering schemes - HR's secret weapon for staff engagement
Employers are turning to volunteering schemes to tackle disengagement, address burnout, and deliver on...
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10 Downing Street | What the UK's most famous office highlights about the RTO debate
A LinkedIn post about the working conditions at 10 Downing Street highlight the core issue of the WFH/RTO...
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Lineker vs. BBC | HR shouldn't be building a case file from employees' social media
Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC is the latest high-profile example of how social media can end...
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Colleague clashes | Arguing workers could be healthy for culture, but only if HR is vigilant
If people are angry about poor performance or bad behaviour, doesn't that suggest they care?
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'Free of jargon' | HR's got a PR problem - comms skills are the answer
Becoming great communicators can help HR teams drive awareness, appreciation, and engagement with their...
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Sarcastic smileys | Emojis in the workplace... :) or :(?
A body language expert recently warned the Wall Street Journal that conflicting interpretations of emojis...
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'Gen Z Express' | Letting teenagers drive trains isn't a crisis - it's common sense
The decision to lower the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 has triggered an all-too-familiar...
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Returnship | To 'Get Britain Working', employers must offer vocational support programmes
Clinical and vocational rehab support can help employees return to work following mental or physical...
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