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    MPs call for maximum workplace temperature to be set

    by Ashleigh Webber 26 Jul 2018
    by Ashleigh Webber 26 Jul 2018

    As the heatwave continues across the UK, MPs have urged the government to introduce a maximum workplace temperature – especially...

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    Travel disruption: how to deal with staff who are late for work

    by Nicholas Le Riche and Zoe McQueen 6 Jul 2018
    by Nicholas Le Riche and Zoe McQueen 6 Jul 2018

    As emergency timetable revisions and signalling problems continue to cause chaos for rail commuters, Nicholas Le Riche and Zoe MacQueen...

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    Why the heatwave can be bad for productivity

    by Dr Andre Vermeulen 27 Jun 2018
    by Dr Andre Vermeulen 27 Jun 2018

    The Met Office has warned that parts of Britain will be hotter than the Sahara this week. But how does...

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    Top 10 HR questions December 2015: Severe weather

    by Personnel Today 5 Jan 2016
    by Personnel Today 5 Jan 2016

    Many employers will have been affected by the severe storms over recent weeks. The top FAQ on XpertHR in December...

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    Back to school: Top 10 tips for employers at the start of the new term

    by Kate Redshaw 8 Sep 2014
    by Kate Redshaw 8 Sep 2014

    With the sand finally gone from between your toes and the flip flops banished to the back of the wardrobe,...

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    Impact of bad weather underestimated by UK businesses

    by David Challinor 18 Mar 2013
    by David Challinor 18 Mar 2013

    Severe weather has been revealed as the top cause of disruption to British businesses over the past 12 months, but...

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    Fuel dispute ‘like asking all supermarkets to agree unified working conditions’, says expert

    by Laura Chamberlain 5 Apr 2012
    by Laura Chamberlain 5 Apr 2012

    An employee relations adviser has compared Unite’s attempts to agree national minimum standards for fuel-tanker drivers, employed by seven different...

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    Weekly dilemma: Employee absence due to adverse weather

    by Personnel Today 8 Feb 2012
    by Personnel Today 8 Feb 2012

    One of my employees has called to say that he’s not going to be in for work – and won’t...

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    London commuters face two weeks of disruption as tube strikes loom

    by Personnel Today 4 May 2011
    by Personnel Today 4 May 2011

    London commuters will face two separate weeks of disruption in May and June after tube drivers announced planned dates to...

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    Weekly dilemma: Workplace temperature

    by Personnel Today 15 Dec 2010
    by Personnel Today 15 Dec 2010

    Since the cold weather hit, my staff have been complaining about the temperature in our offices, and also in our...

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    Weekly dilemma: Severe weather conditions

    by Personnel Today 6 Dec 2010
    by Personnel Today 6 Dec 2010

    Last winter, the snow and ice caused major problems for my employees and my business. I want to make sure...

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    Employers urged to put in staff contingency plans as snow continues

    by Helen Gilbert 1 Dec 2010
    by Helen Gilbert 1 Dec 2010

    Employers are being urged to put staff contingency plans in place as freezing weather conditions continue to grip the UK...

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    Snow: A guide for employers on pay, leave, safety and employee rights during severe weather

    by Personnel Today 1 Dec 2010
    by Personnel Today 1 Dec 2010

    Snow, ice and extreme temperatures continue to plunge the UK into chaos, meaning that HR and employers have more people-related...

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    Earliest snowfall in 17 years causing travel chaos for workers

    by Laura Chamberalin 25 Nov 2010
    by Laura Chamberalin 25 Nov 2010

    The earliest snowfall in 17 years is causing travel chaos for workers in some parts of the UK and is...

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    Volcano update: How HR departments are coping

    by Personnel Today 20 Apr 2010
    by Personnel Today 20 Apr 2010

    Volcano update: Seven things employers should be doing
    HR departments have fallen back on tried and tested flexible working systems...

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