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16 October 2025 | Register now for our webinar looking at day one rights and unfair dismissal rules and how they will change with the government’s employment law reforms.
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Mental health
‘Troubling gap’ in confidence to discuss suicide at work
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherOnly four in 10 employees would feel comfortable talking about suicide with a colleague, according to new data from MHFA England.
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ON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar examining the pros and cons of global hiring – and how to mitigate the compliance risks.
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Social mobility
Medical profession still suffers from ‘deep-rooted inequalities’
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherPeople from working class backgrounds are no more likely to become doctors now than they were in the 1960s, according to new research on social mobility.
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Long-term sickness from work persists at 2.78 million people in the UK. This is not simply a problem for those experiencing a health issue or their employers; it’s a major …
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Better NHS pay important to improve retention, according to research by University of Leicester and University College London.
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NHS trusts in England have been ranked in a ‘pioneering’ new system of league tables covering acute, non-acute and ambulance trusts.
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Employment tribunals
Bar manager told she looked ‘very Aryan’ wins £18k at tribunal
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonA bar manager who was told by her boss that she looked “very Aryan with your blue eyes and blonde hair” has been awarded more than £18,000 for unfair dismissal …
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In a sluggish and competitive jobs market, employees are prioritising holding on to their roles and ‘job hugging’ is on the rise, research has argued. The report by Employment Hero …
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Maternity and paternity
Women less confident of achieving pay or leadership parity
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonOnly two-fifths of women (41%) globally expect that the gender pay gap will be closed for their generation, with confidence about their prospects at work also in sharp decline, research …
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Bigger budgets, but greater scrutiny – welcome to HR in 2026
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonHR teams in the UK and Europe can look forward to having bigger budgets to play with next year – but this will come alongside greater scrutiny, increasing workforce tensions, …
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The HR Director of the Year award is one of the most coveted prizes in the Personnel Today Awards.
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In a hybrid and increasingly digital world, do telephone hotlines for whistleblowers still have value?
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A reshuffle of top government positions after the resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has sparked concerns about the future of the Employment Rights Bill.
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Bullying and harassment
Report calls for ban on barristers’ sexual relations with juniors
by Rob Mossby Rob MossReview of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar recommends ban on sexual relations between barristers and juniors.