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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’.
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The clocks go forward an hour at 1:00am GMT on Sunday 30 March 2025. But what does this mean for staff working a night shift? How does it affect their …
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Data shows nearly 60% of organisations will need to raise wages, with three-quarters expecting challenges around pay gaps between job levels.
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The survey of 7,000 workers in Europe highlight a cultural divide between professional openness and social discomfort, claims Indeed.
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Sex discrimination
Former Citibank employee settles sex discrimination case
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA former Citibank employee has settled a sex and disability discrimination claim for £215,000.
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Three Sky call centres in the north of England are to be closed and another two reduced in size, with around 2,000 job cuts.
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Retail
Asda increases hourly pay and enhances family-friendly policies
by Zoe Wickensby Zoe WickensSupermarket Asda is to increase hourly pay rates for its store-based employees in three phases as part of an £80 million investment.
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Retail
WH Smith confirms sale of high street shops but no word on jobs
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherWH Smith as a brand is set to disappear after it agreed to sell its 480 high street shops to private equity firm Modella Capital.