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The Metropolitan Police is to cut more than 1,700 officers and staff across serious organised crime, forensics, historic crime, mounted police, Royal Parks and dog teams. The cuts are to …
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Organisations can create environments for high performance by focusing on high engagement and providing clear, regular feedback.
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A woman who was asked why she wanted to work has partially won her employment tribunal case after a judge ruled that the query was based on the ‘outdated idea’ …
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As employers face rising costs, investing in changing the mindset of teams can help them become more commercially-minded and drive positive business outcomes.
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For the very first time, the Home Office stated, employment checks would be extended to cover businesses hiring gig economy and zero-hours workers.
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Employee Benefits Awards
Maisie Adam to host Employee Benefits Awards 2025
by Zoe Wickensby Zoe WickensThe Employee Benefits Awards on 27 June 2025 will be hosted by comedian Maisie Adam.
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Bullying and harassment
One in seven experience workplace abuse, finds major survey
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMore than one in seven UK employees have experienced some form of workplace abuse, according to a wide-ranging survey into the world of work. This is one of the findings …
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Non-disclosure agreements
Former minister calls for end to ‘two-tier’ use of NDAs
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherFormer cabinet minister Louise Haigh has called for an end to a ‘two-tier’ system in how businesses use non-disclosure agreements. The former transport secretary addressed colleagues in a Westminster Hall …
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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.