Employees take far shorter lunch breaks than bosses realise – with almost half of workers saying they don’t have time...
HR practice
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Nine in 10 UK employers are vetoing the Christmas party this year to prevent potential tribunal claims, according to research....
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Scottish Labour Party backs bid for Christmas and New Year closure of big retail outlets in Scotland
Retail union Usdaw has welcomed support from the Scottish Labour Party for a Bill sponsored by MSP Karen Whitefield that...
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Fear of being sued prompts employers to call off staff Christmas parties
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEmployers are cancelling Christmas parties after being scared by strict government advice over festive fun, according to business representatives. The...
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Hertfordshire Police has disciplined 140 officers and staff for circulating an e-mail that showed an image of a black man being...
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Prime minister Tony Blair says British Airways’ anti-cross policy for check-in staff uniforms is a no-win situation
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherPrime minister Tony Blair has told British Airways that its attempts to stop staff wearing the crucifix are a waste...
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Less than a third of UK workers are fully engaged at work, a global study has revealed. The survey of...
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Employee survey response rate
Q Our recent employee survey had a response rate of 57%. We were wondering if this... -
US employers are not in sync with their top-performing employees when it comes to pay, healthcare and retirement plans, a...
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I am the HR manager at a company that operates local convenience stores. Four weeks ago, one store fell victim...
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Mobile phones and electronic personal organisers mean we can all have constant access to calls and e-mails. But what impact does this have on workplace health, asks Sally O'Reilly?
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It's easy to underestimate the impact the work environment has on productivity. But a number of employers are reaping the benefits, discovers Roisin Woolnough.
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There is a significant gap in motivation and ambition levels between men and women in the workplace, according to a...
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Almost two-thirds of employers think that the paternity leave provisions of the Work and Families Act will cause them difficulties,...
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Almost 100 MPs are protesting against the British Airways (BA) decision to ban employees from wearing visible religious symbols. The...