New York workers could be given paid time off to care for pets – should the UK adopt a similar approach?
While experts agree government legislation may be excessive, they emphasise the importance of recognising the major role pets play in people’s lives
Cost barrier preventing working carers from accessing leave – what more could be done to support them?
This Carers’ Rights Day, People Management asks experts what actions employers and the government should take to ensure employees can balance work with caring responsibilities
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More than two in five HR teams feel overwhelmed, research reveals
Experts say last few years have been ‘relentless’ for people professionals, with survey finding nearly half are at risk of burnout
NatWest bans WhatsApp for staff – should other employers follow suit?
In light of the bank’s decision, experts warn of ‘severe financial and reputational penalties’ for allowing employees to use the platform on company devices
Half of neurodivergent adults have been discriminated against after applying for a job, research finds
Survey also reveals a third have been rejected from a role and a quarter have been ‘ghosted’ by a recruiter after disclosing their neurodivergence
Delivery driver’s dismissal after swearing incident in ‘lawless’ and ‘dysfunctional’ workplace was unfair, tribunal rules
Judge argues ‘free for all’ in the office indicated claimant was ‘the one who was without a chair when the music stopped’
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Susie Dent: ‘Choosing the right word is important… but we shouldn’t be paralysed by fear of using the wrong one’
Closing this year’s CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, the Countdown lexicographer and etymologist discussed the importance of fostering a culture of open dialogue within organisations
How pladis is redressing its gender balance by enhancing support for parents
Employing nearly twice as many men as women, snack manufacturer pladis is making EDI a top priority to tackle the problem
Black scholar denied job interview after mentioning Windrush in application was not victim of racial discrimination, tribunal rules
Judge decides this was merely an ‘indicator’ of claimant’s ethnicity and selection committee was not influenced by race when shortlisting
Over 80 per cent of Gen Z frontline workers facing burnout, study finds
Experts suggest roles can often be ‘exhausting’ and ‘uninspiring’ for a generation seeking purpose and connection through work