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A fifth of workplaces do not have policies in place to support LGBT staff, a survey by union body the TUC has found. Only 51% have a policy prohibiting discrimination, …
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Belief discrimination
Christian doctor loses transgender pronoun case, but beliefs worthy of protection
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that a Christian doctor’s beliefs about transgenderism were protected under the Equality Act 2010.
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NHS England has appointed a new chief workforce officer, Dr Navina Evans.
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Staff shortages are affecting UK businesses’ ability to grow, with nearly three in 10 saying they have had to turn down work.
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Morale is at an ‘all-time’ low at HM Passport Offices, amid allegations of bullying and poor wellbeing.
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Financial wellbeing
Six in 10 seek help with cost of living from employer
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherSix in 10 workers think their employers should step in to help with the cost of living crisis, according to data from Culture Amp. Women are feeling the pinch more …
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HR teams should not ignore the threat of a cyber attack on their business, as employees are often the first line of defence.
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The UK government has promised to invest £4 billion into a ‘green industrial revolution’, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in the environmental sector. But in a tough labour market, …
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Recruitment & retention
Hire quality vs speed: Finding the perfect balance (webinar)
by Rob Mossby Rob Moss21 July 2022 – 2:00pm BST. Register now | Webinar examining how talent acquisition professionals can keep hiring managers on-side, maintaining speed and agility without damaging quality of hire.
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ON-DEMAND | Talent retention webinar focusing on how mental wellbeing and inclusive leadership can help employers keep their best people.
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Law that seeks to protect frontline workers including police officers and health workers from violence takes effect in England and Wales.
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A union representing Royal Mail staff presses for an “inflation-based” pay award and a doctors’ union demands a 30% pay increase.
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Outsourced cabin crew who work on a contract with SAS Connect are to recieve a pay rise well in excess of the current rate of inflation.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Attracting diverse young talent to the ‘secret’ world of real estate
How can the real estate sector, little understood among young people, attract diverse youthful talent?
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Work-life balance
Four-day week: what are the legal considerations for HR?
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWhat are the legal and practical considerations of moving to the four-day a week working model?