Isabel Jackson

Junior Staff Writer

Isabel Jackson is a junior staff writer at People Management

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Organisations call for government action on women’s health to boost economic participation and productivity

Open letter to employment minister spearheaded by the CIPD warns women are dropping out of the workforce to manage symptoms

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Job applicants not entitled to whistleblowing protections, Court of Appeal rules – how will the decision affect HR?

Experts warn ruling means concerns over blacklisting and other acts of retaliation will continue to prevent applicants coming forward

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Care home receptionist repeatedly ignored by boss while on maternity leave awarded £10k for pregnancy discrimination

Panel decides claimant was also constructively dismissed, saying she felt ‘forgotten about’ after more than 40 phone calls went unanswered

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‘Not a character trait’: quarter of employees take more than 18 months to reach ‘high performance’, research finds

Survey revealed that just 2 per cent sustained level over two review cycles, with commentators warning ‘outdated’ induction and onboarding processes could be to blame

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London Museum tells staff to ‘challenge embedded whiteness’ – is this the right approach to improving inclusion?

Experts say while guidance raises awareness of ‘systemic nature of inequality’, it could be perceived as ‘personal criticism’ by some

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Women more likely to quit than men if forced to give up hybrid working, research finds

Experts argue rigid policies ‘do more harm than good’ and warn return to office mandates risk widening gender pay gap

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Hybrid workers take fewer sick days and experience less stress, research shows – but how can HR stop flexibility tipping into overwork?

While two thirds of employees say they can better manage health conditions and make time for preventative healthcare, commentators warn of risks of presenteeism

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Saying Jeremy Clarkson's comments about Duchess of Sussex were inoffensive was harassment, tribunal rules

Panel finds statements made to female marketing manager by colleague stemmed from a ‘clumsy’ and ‘old school’ mindset

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Supporting employees is most-liked part of HR, survey of the profession finds

Experts highlight the people function’s ability to make a ‘real impact’ within businesses and shape workplace cultures, but warn of widespread burnout

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‘Still in transition’: the impact of Covid on the world of work, five years on

From flexible working to equality, diversity and inclusion, People Management explores the lasting effects of the pandemic