Isabel Jackson

Junior Staff Writer

Isabel Jackson is a junior staff writer at People Management

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New EHRC guidance on sexual harassment: what does it mean for employers?

As high-profile cases hit the headlines, the body sets out steps businesses should take ahead of new preventative duty

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Quarter of mothers unwillingly quit work because of childcare, UN report finds

As survey finds a further 26 per cent of working mums were forced to reduce their hours for the same reason, experts say having supportive policies ‘on paper’ is not enough

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Fewer than half of employees have flexible working hours, research reveals

With the focus on remote working in recent years, experts say workers place high importance on autonomy over when they work, as well as where

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Inclusive hiring falling down the agenda for employers, REC research finds

Experts fear ‘common sense’ around EDI has been lost following ‘unhelpful rhetoric’ in the media and from politicians

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Employers unprepared for upcoming sexual harassment legislation, survey finds

Lawyers urge businesses to start preparing now ahead of Worker Protection Act coming into force next month

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UK lagging behind in attracting skilled foreign workers, research finds

Experts say lack of interest in highest-paid jobs from abroad down to ‘hostile’ attitudes to immigration and new visa rules

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Pregnant account manager called ‘emotional and tearful’ by boss has tribunal payout increased to £350k

Claimant’s remedy for discrimination boosted nearly tenfold following extra information on loss of earnings, as judge describes comments as ‘dismissive and belittling’

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Tipping Act: what employers need to know

People Management speaks to legal and employment experts about the impending law to ensure the fair and transparent distribution of tips

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Tesco not allowed to use ‘fire and rehire’ against staff, Supreme Court rules

Lawyers say decision is a ‘significant warning’ against using the tactics and shows the ‘pendulum of rights is swinging in favour of employees’

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Looming employment law reforms putting businesses off hiring, research finds

Experts say companies are hesitant because of fear of disruption and unforeseen challenges, but with the right support they can ‘adapt and even thrive’