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Pay awards felt the squeeze in the three months to July, coming in at a median of 3%, down from 3.4%, the lowest they have been since December 2021, according …
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Unfair dismissal
Employee who shopped online at work wins unfair dismissal claim
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn administrator has won a claim for unfair dismissal after she shopped online on her work computer.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
EHRC submits new code of practice to government
by Rob Mossby Rob MossEquality watchdog submits updated code of practice for services, public functions and associations to women and equalities minister for approval. Â
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Performance management
Lloyds Banking Group to target underperformers for job cuts
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherLloyds Banking Group will use performance management measures to put around 5% of its staff at risk of dismissal, according to reports.
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Following Nestlé’s dismissal of its CEO Laurent Freixe, Kate Kapp examines how organisations should manage workplace invesigations.
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Unfair dismissal
Manager who called bosses ‘dickheads’ was unfairly dismissed
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAn office manager who called her manager and another director ‘dickheads’ during a meeting was unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has ruled.
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A cyber attack at Jaguar Land Rover has forced it to take IT systems offline and send staff home.
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With the Recruitment and Employment Confederation urging the government to rethink its proposed ban on agency staff working in the NHS, Dr Anas Nader explains why cracking down on agencies …
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Employment Rights Bill passes Lords and returns Commons after one Tory peer described it as ‘terrible’, while another wished it well.
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Personnel Today
Personnel Today Awards 2025 shortlist: Candidate experience
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherIn a tight recruitment market, a good candidate experience can help a brand stand out from its competitors. We shortlist the companies showcasing personalised and engaging experiences for new and …
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Employment tribunals
Sandie Peggie launches fresh legal action against NHS Fife
by Rob Mossby Rob MossSandie Peggie has launched fresh legal action in the employment tribunal against NHS Fife and three senior managers.
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How can HR keep up with rapidly changing job specifications and skills needs when it’s so hard to predict what the future of work looks like?
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Expenses
Ex-Specsavers director suspended over wrongful expense claims of £77k
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA director at Specsavers has been suspended by the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service for wrongfully claiming almost £80,000 in expenses.
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Artificial intelligence
Salesforce cuts 4,000 customer service roles as AI takes over
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherSoftware giant Salesforce has laid off around 4,000 employees in its customer service division as part of a shift to using more AI in its operations.
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Criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ means organisations have to demonstrate reasonable fraud prevention measures are in place.