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Employees take average of two weeks off sick each year, survey finds

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CIPD and Simplyhealth data reveals increase in sickness absences driven by long-term conditions and ...

UK businesses cut jobs at fastest pace in four years, study finds

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Bank of England survey also reveals more than half of firms have lowered profit margins since higher...

Security supervisor sacked for allegedly altering contract to gain extra holiday wins £30k for unfair dismissal

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Judge rules employer’s investigation fell outside band of reasonable responses after firm failed to ...

Rising number of workers turn to AI to draft grievances, lawyers warn

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Experts say use of tech to write complaints can lead to inflated claims and inaccuracies that could ...

Thousands of underperforming Lloyds staff could lose jobs amid major workplace overhaul

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As the bank reviews employees under a controversial ‘rank and yank’ system, commentators warn approa...

Government rolls out £338m scheme to help sick and disabled people return to work

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The CIPD says new programme is ‘vital step’ in helping those with complex needs return to employment...

Nestlé CEO fired over undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate

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As case sparks renewed debate around HR policies, commentators say workplace romances are ‘not inher...

Third of professional services firms plan to boost hiring ahead of autumn budget, survey finds

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But more than half say closing skills gaps remains one of their most pressing challenges...

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PMAs 2024

There’s still time to join us at the 30th annual event, celebrating the very best in HR, L&D, OD and...

Failure to prevent fraud legislation comes into force – what does HR need to know?

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Experts say organisations are ‘playing catch up’ on prevention, as data shows a third of those impac...

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