A Public and Commercial Services union survey finds only 21% of Jobcentre Plus staff would feel safe dealing with benefits claimants face-to-face.
Ashleigh Webber
Ashleigh Webber
Ashleigh is editor of OHW+ and HR and wellbeing editor at Personnel Today. Ashleigh's areas of interest include employee health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and skills development. She has hosted many webinars for Personnel Today, on topics including employee retention, financial wellbeing and menopause support. Prior to joining Personnel Today in 2018, she covered the road transport sector for Commercial Motor and Motor Transport magazines, touching on some of the employment and wellbeing issues experienced by those in road haulage.
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A woman who was subjected to sexual comments has won her claim for sex discrimination, harassment and constructive dismissal.
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More than half of smokers are ‘stress smoking’ or smoking more because of extra strain brought on by the Covid-19...
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Research finds that the issue is more prominent among people from ethnic minorities and the low-paid.
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Staff in care homes with older residents could be required to have a Covid-19 vaccine under government proposals.
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Disney has incorporated inclusion into the values that guide workers' roles at its theme parks.
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Today is the final day that British Gas engineers can agree to new terms and conditions or face dismissal.
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Employers must factor environmental impact into their decisions around hybrid working.
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Asda is expected to cut hundreds of jobs in its store bakeries in response to changing consumer habits.
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The majority of employers are now considering high pressure or high intensity work, which can have a detrimental effect on...
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Muslims observing Ramadan are being urged to get a Covid-19 jab if it is being offered to them, with Muslim...
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According to Prospect, two-thirds of remote workers want to see a new “right to disconnect” enshrined in law.
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Defence contractor Babcock International is to cut 1,000 jobs in order to improve efficiency and reduce 'siloed' working.
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Matthew Taylor has been appointed chief executive of the NHS Confederation.
Taylor will join the membership body for NHS organisations... -
Goldman Sachs is to open a new office in Birmingham this year, which will initially serve as a tech hub.