Discipline

This week we round-up some of the most eye-catching statements received by Personnel Today over the past few days and present them nakedly – make of them what you will.

Owen Hurley demoted from inspector to sergeant after admitting selling a pair of police trousers for £4 on second-hand online marketplace.

For too long we’ve maintained a ‘hands-off’ and deferential attitude towards the boardoom argues Matrix Security Watchdog's Susie Thomson.

Nearly one in five employers see their disciplinary processes dragging on for longer than three months, a survey finds.

Bernard Looney is to be dismissed without notice and will not receive further salary or benefits, which would have amounted up to £32.4m.

Organisations of all types are looking at ways in which AI can be used within their work. And if they're not, they may find they soon get left behind.

Questions last month focused on dismissing an employee on grounds of ill health and queries around disciplinary procedures.

Police officers guilty of gross misconduct or who fail vetting checks will be automatically dismissed, the government has announced.

The head of the Metropolitan police has called for a return to the system of chief constables sacking rogue officers.

Questions last month focused on the agency workers during strikes, payment in lieu of notice and dismissing an employee who is in prison.

The internal BBC inquiry could lead to dismissal, a reprimand, or reputational rehabilitation for Huw Edwards.

The BBC’s response to allegations made against an unnamed presenter raises questions about the right to privacy and duty of care.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by a police officer over whether his decision to use force was gross misconduct.

A law firm partner has been fined £45,000 after singing a lewd song to a colleague at a Christmas party.

In an open letter to members, the president of the CBI has apologised for allowing the recruitment of 'toxic staff' to take place.