Isabel Jackson

Junior Staff Writer

Isabel Jackson is a junior staff writer at People Management

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IT executive discriminated against after firm failed to offer ADHD training, tribunal rules

Tech company placed neurodivergent employee at ‘substantial disadvantage’ by failing to make reasonable adjustments, panel finds

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Alan Turing Institute axes research on getting more women working in AI – what does this mean for EDI in STEM?

Experts warn a lack of diversity in the technology sector could perpetuate bias in artificial intelligence and worsen skills shortages

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Fish and chip shop owner left in ‘total shock’ after being fined £40k over alleged illegal hire

As the government cracks down on unlawful working, People Management examines what businesses can learn from the incident

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Government revives Pensions Commission as 15 million workers undersave for retirement

While regulator aims to ensure people have ‘security, dignity and freedom’ in later life, experts warn against imposing further costs on businesses

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CIPD appoints Christopher Bones as board chair

Former dean of Henley Business School emphasises focus on ‘shaping the future of work’ and helping organisations adapt to AI as he enters the role

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‘Confused and counterproductive’: House of Lords votes against day-one protection from unfair dismissal

Right for all employees was key part of Labour’s employment reforms and could now be replaced by a six-month qualifying period

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UK gender pay gap narrows to new low, research finds

But despite progress, study highlights the slow pace of change means it would take another 40 years to achieve parity in gender pay

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Unemployment hits four-year high as firms reduce hiring, latest ONS data shows

Figures show a weakening labour market as wage growth slows and vacancy levels drop

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Half of workers feel pressure to spend more time in the office, CIPD research reveals

As more than a million employees quit their job in past year because of lack of flexibility, professional body advises firms to find ‘right balance’ between business needs and staff engagement

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Think tank calls for legal duty to disclose pension contributions in job ads

Report warns pensions currently treated as an ‘afterthought’, disincentivising employers from improving offerings and preventing applicants from making informed decisions