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People working in public-facing roles should be trained to have conversations about physical and mental health with customers.
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NHS clinical staff in their early careers have become more stressed and unhappy over the past decade, according to analysyis of staff surveys.
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The fall in the number of international students has led Bangor University to place about 200 jobs under risk of redundancy, its vice-chancellor has told staff in an email.
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Employment law
Employment Rights Bill will ‘wreak havoc’, say small firms
by Rob Mossby Rob MossDay-one unfair dismissal and sick pay rights among small firms’ greatest concerns about Employment Rights Bill, FSB survey shows.
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Understanding the Path to CHRO, by global HR consultancy the Josh Bersin Company, found that 53% of HR leaders were now C-suite members.
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The CIPD Trust has published guidance to support employers and HR professionals to recruit and retain refugees.
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Whistleblowing
Court hears case on whistleblowing protections for external job applicants
by Rob Mossby Rob MossCourt of Appeal considers whether whistleblowing protections should be extended to external job applicants under human rights legislation.
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The head of the British Army has condemned the ‘appalling and shameful behaviour’ of officers after more than 1,000 women shared stories of abuse and sexual harassment.
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Committee says ‘widespread’ and ‘culturally embedded’ ageism requires stronger legal protections and a strategy to address the challenges posed by the UK’s ageing population.
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A civil servant who blew the whistle on the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has won a case for unfair dismissal against the Foreign Office.
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Pay awards remained at lowest level for four years as inflation levels increased by more than expected in January 2025.
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Department for Work and Pensions
Benefit claimants unable to work double in number
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWork and pensions secretary Liz Kendall has claimed that ‘too many people are shut out of work’ as the government pushes ahead with plans for welfare reform.
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Architects are urging the government to rethink the introduction of new rates to sponsor overseas skilled workers for the sector.
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Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Property consultant with morning sickness awarded £94k after ‘jazz hands’ dismissal
by Rob Mossby Rob MossEmployee who suffered from morning sickness awarded £93,600 after she was dismissed in a message that included a ‘jazz hands’ emoji.
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Workplace ‘banter’ continues to pose challenges for businesses, with 57 related employment tribunal cases recorded last year.