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More than two-thirds of chief HR officers in the FTSE 100 are women, but most are the only female in the senior executive team.
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More than 3,500 workers and former employees of Next have won a six-year equal pay claim.
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GenderLatest NewsWellbeing
Men’s health: Men in England facing ‘silent crisis’, warn councils
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonMen in England are facing “a silent health crisis”, according to a new report.
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Personnel Today asks whether the new wage threshold and dependants ban are working only too well – and may cause lasting damage to health services.
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Unfair dismissal
Teacher who called pupils ‘chattering monkeys’ loses dismissal claim
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherA teacher who was sacked after describing her pupils as ‘chattering monkeys’ has lost a claim for unfair dismissal against her former school.
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ESG
Shein dealt with two child labour cases last year, ESG report reveals
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherFast fashion retailer Shein has found two cases of child labour in its supply chain, according to its sustainability report.
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Hays highlights hesitancy in the UK hiring market for the year ending June 2024 as it revealed its annual profits dropped by 92%.
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In the second quarter of 2024 some 1,023 skilled worker licences were suspended (524) or revoked (499). Last year’s figure for the same quarter was 117 suspended (89) or revoked (28).
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The number of young people who are not in work, education or training (NEET) is now 872,000, Office for National Statistics data reveals.
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GCSE results in England, Wales and Northern Ireland show little change from 2023 as recovery from the Covid years continues, in most areas.
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New Home Office figures continue to show a downward trend in work visa applicant numbers, as minister looks to discourage tech sector from searching for overseas talent.
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A social worker who was discriminated against and constructively dismissed has been awarded nearly £154,000 by an employment tribunal.
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Immigration
Government to hire 100 intelligence officers to tackle people smuggling
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherThe Home Office has announced plans to recruit 100 immigration intelligence officers.
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Job creation and losses
McDonald’s to create 24,000 jobs in UK & Ireland
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherMcDonald’s will create 24,000 jobs in the UK and Ireland as it opens 200 new restaurants.
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More than a fifth of people who had to take injury leave last year were not paid while they recovered, according to MetLife UK.