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Care England urges the government to take urgent action after its latest report shows vacancies in the adult social care sector remain high.
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Karen McEwan told the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal that former chair Henry Staunton had asked her to ‘close down’ an investigation into the conduct of chief executive, Nick Read.
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Sexual harassmentFinancial servicesBullying and harassmentEthicsLatest NewsWorkplace cultureOpinion
Lloyd’s of London to align HR with bid to improve employee behaviour
by Tom Herbertby Tom HerbertLloyd’s of London has published a non-exhaustive list of unacceptable behaviour that includes ‘conducting Lloyd’s business when under the influence of alcohol’. Tom Herbert looks at what’s afoot
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Race discrimination
EHRC race discrimination fund supported 27 cases in 2022/23
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe Equalities and Human Rights Commission’s legal support scheme funded only 27 racism cases during 2022-23, according to a law firm.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Office for Equality and Opportunity launched by government
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe government has announced the launch of the Office for Equality and Opportunity, which will oversee equality policy and legislation in the UK. It replaces the Equality Hub, and will …
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Artificial intelligence
Older workers and AI could be missed opportunity
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherEmployers are missing a vital opportunity by not exploiting the combination of older workers’ experience and AI tools, research has suggested. Generation, a global non-profit organisation, found that 90% of …
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WTW proposes four DC pensions alternatives to improve retirement income while avoiding additional risks for employers.
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Financial wellbeing
Financial stress driving absenteeism, with HR failing to act
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherStress about finances is driving a wave of absenteeism in UK organisations, with men and managers hardest hit.
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A series of departures by senior employees led to the collapse of a US law firm’s London office, it has been revealed.
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The RAD Awards 2025 are now open for entries, showcasing the very best in employer branding and recruitment communications.
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Total reward
EB Live 2024: Success in total reward is a balancing act
by Tynan Bartonby Tynan BartonTotal reward programmes are a huge investment in employees, says Aaron Lloyd, total rewards lead – people services at Birmingham City Council.
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Flexible working
Travelodge offers flexible roles in recruitment drive
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherTravelodge has said it will allow staff the option to choose hours and work that suits them as it launches a recruitment drive to fill more than 270 jobs.
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Nearly half (49%) of employers have struggled with recruitment in the past year, with nearly three in five (57%) blaming salary expectations.
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The government has launched a conversation on expanding the use of CDC pension schemes.
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Companies that don’t offer hybrid working could be missing out on the best graduate talent, according to a survey by International Workplace Group. IWG found that almost half (49%) of …