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Employers are asking whether annual leave can be carried over into the next holiday year after the rules changed in 2024.
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Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing up as companies embrace ‘speak up’ culture
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe number of employees using a whistleblowing service increased by 16% in 2024, with HR concerns accounting for more than half of reports.
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A series of leaked messages show staff at a Welsh prison laughing at violent encounters with inmates.
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Court of Appeal hears test case on the employment status of a Ryanair pilot that could have major implications for aviation and other sectors.
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Birmingham City Council declares major incident amid ongoing strikes by bin workers, which have led to 17,000 tonnes of uncollected waste.
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Constructive dismissal, an often talked about but misunderstood area of employment law, continues to challenge HR professionals and business leaders alike.
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Stephanie Kelly argues that businesses should reappraise remote working to optimise collaboration and productivity among decentralised teams.
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DWP reduces level of support it offers to claimants of universal credit because of a shortage of work coaches at its Jobcentres.
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Race discrimination
NHS trust took ‘reasonable steps’ to stop racial abuse, says EAT
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn NHS Trust embroiled in a claim of racial harassment took ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent a black employee from being racially abused.
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Large organisations intensify focus on reshoring operations to mitigate concerns over supply chain pressures, according to research.
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Executive recruitment
CFO turnover at six-year high as pressure builds
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMore than 15% of chief financial officers in publicly listed companies left their roles in 2024, according to research by Russell Reynolds Associates.
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Latest NewsOrganisation developmentWorkplace culturePerformance managementTeamworking
Having confidence in role makes you a better colleague
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonWorkers who feel confident in their role and abilities are more likely to be good colleagues, ones prepared to go the extra mile, help out, or make their workplace feel …
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Daniel Snell offers pointers on the future direction of DEI and why it remains an important driver of business success – despite the backlash.
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Latest News
Two-thirds of healthcare workers threaten to quit without better benefits
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonTwo-thirds of healthcare workers (62%) are threatening to quit their jobs unless their benefits package is improved, research has warned. The poll from employee benefits technology provider Zest found that …
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Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned following an allegation by a woman about ‘his behaviour towards her in a social environment’.