How this firm is tackling COVID-19 woes

Timpson | How this firm is tackling COVID-19 woes

To help spread a bit of cheer in the run up to Christmas, the retailer Timpson has unveiled a new initiative where all colleagues have been asked to send in their good news - whether this is relative...
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  • 4 mins read
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Avoiding tension when reintegrating furloughed staff

‘Us vs them’ | Avoiding tension when reintegrating furloughed staff

Data from Perkbox discovered that that over one in ten who continued working during the pandemic felt resentful for furloughed colleagues' time off....
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  • 4 mins read
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'It is important that workers know their rights'

Post-furlough redundancies | 'It is important that workers know their rights'

With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme set to close at the end of the month, an Employment Specialist has warned that “unscrupulous employers” may...
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8 in 10 staff don't want human support - this is why

Robot therapists | 8 in 10 staff don't want human support - this is why

A new global study conducted by Oracle and Workplace Intelligence has found that 82% of people believe that robots can support their mental health better...
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  • 5 mins read
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How HR can achieve virtual inclusion

PODCAST | How HR can achieve virtual inclusion

In this week's episode of the HR Grapevine podcast, Online Editor Sophie Parrott sits down to discuss the importance of workplace inclusion and how the...
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  • 12 mins
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HR issues now dominate CEO agenda

RESEARCH REVEALS | HR issues now dominate CEO agenda

A plethora of HR issues including demotivated employees, poor mental health and diluted company culture have been cited as top concerns for company leaders...
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  • 4 mins read
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COVID-positive employee goes surfing - dobbed in by colleagues

£100k risk | COVID-positive employee goes surfing - dobbed in by colleagues

A woman in Spain who tested positive with the virus was arrested earlier this week for surfing when she should have been in quarantine. It was reported...
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  • 3 mins read
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Work anxiety rockets 4,000% in lockdown

Mental health | Work anxiety rockets 4,000% in lockdown

A new study from Mitrefinch found that professional anxiety rose by 4,000% among Brits throughout the early stages of lockdown. Mitrefinch's study analysed...
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  • 3 mins read
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Staff 'fight' over 'COVID-19 policies that benefit parents'

Twitter | Staff 'fight' over 'COVID-19 policies that benefit parents'

When schools and childcare facilities closed in light of the coronavirus pandemic, it caused huge problems for working parents as they juggled childcare,...
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  • 4 mins read
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How HR can help staff with 2020 financial challenges

Support | How HR can help staff with 2020 financial challenges

Research has found that employees are growing more concerned about their finances, which has led to an increase in…
  • 4 mins read
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Third of employees are scared about returning to work

Pandemic | Third of employees are scared about returning to work

New research from Cartridge Save has found that a third of UK employees are scared of returning to work, claiming they feel it isn't safe to go back. This...
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  • 4 mins read
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