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EasyJet settles case with flight attendant sacked for stealing baguettes
Tribunal heard manager had offered colleague snacks; judge questions fairness of dismissing ‘praiseworthy’ employeeA flight attendant who was dismissed for eating two sandwiches she was given by her...
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Four trailblazing HR trends that will shape your focus in 2017
Human resources is constantly evolving, and four trends are set to dominate the new year. Here’s how to navigate them to make sure you’re always ahead of the curve.Practical analyticsThe HR buzz used...
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Opinion: How to combat bullying in toxic workplaces
Psychologists Shoba Sreenivasan and Linda Weinberger explain the causes of toxic environments, why bullying is frequently ignored and how to take a zero-tolerance approach to office bulliesWait –...
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The cost of post-Brexit migration control
As Theresa May sets out her vision for the UK’s departure from the EU, businesses must prepare for potential employment regulation headaches, writes Alison WeatherheadWith Britain's negotiations on...
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Pensions tribunal win for judges is ‘bad news’ for public and private sectors
More than 200 judges win age, sex and race discrimination claims after younger judges hit by scheme changesMore than 200 judges whose pensions entitlements had been cut have won a legal case against...
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Health sector ‘may be worst affected’ by exodus of eastern Europeans
Job search data shows Poles losing interest in the UK, as prime minister says she wants to guarantee EU workers’ rightsThe health and social care sectors may already be bearing the brunt of a...
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Are you looking for HR and payroll software? This free masterclass can show...
HR software masterclass returns in 2017, and it’s going on the road!Looking for new HR and payroll software can be a difficult and lengthy task, so why not register for this FREE masterclass to help...
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Cases to look out for in 2017
Court decisions due on workers’ rights, holiday pay and religious discriminationOrganisations keeping an eye on employment case law may experience a sense of déjà vu this year as some of the ‘cases to...
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Opinion: It’s vital to communicate with compassion
Demonstrating compassion at work isn’t ‘hippyish’, writes Kavitha Chahel – it can have concrete benefits for employee motivation and retentionGiven all the plates an HR professional has to juggle, it’s...
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One-fifth of zero-hours employees don’t know when they can work
Pay closer attention to wellbeing impact of last-minute shift changes, employers urgedContracted staff can have just two days’ notice of shift changes, new research by Citizens Advice has revealed....
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British professionals in EU fear losing right to practise after Brexit
Select committee hears from doctors, lawyers and UK HR directors; ONS stats suggest employment growth is slowingBritish medical and legal professionals living in EU countries fear they may no longer...
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New data rules risk catching out recruiters and HR departments, experts warn
Explicit consent will be required before making automated decisions on hiring or performance management, with huge fines as a threatBritish organisations should begin urgently considering the way they...
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Opinion: How employers can help high earners avoid unexpected tax bills
While companies are under no obligation to help staff navigate new tax legalities, they’ll be glad of the advice come the new tax year, says Alan MorahanIn April the government introduced a raft of tax...
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Redundancy and the City
Cutting jobs at financial firms is often more complex than in other organisations. Nick Hawkins explains how HR can navigate these tricky watersPost-financial crisis, ‘redundancy season’ has become an...
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No black academics in top British university roles for third successive year
David Lammy MP blasts ‘shocking’ statistics as experts say lack of diversity mirrors problems in other sectorsNew data has shown there are no black academics in senior management positions, such as...
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Opinion: Using social technology can create better learning
L&D professionals need to embrace the power of blogs and wikis, writes Barry Johnson and Mandy GealSocial technology is now commonplace. As L&D professionals, we know that social interaction...
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How to work effectively with trade unions
With several UK sectors facing industrial action, Darren Maw offers advice for HR professionals on working with unions The recent disruptions caused by trade union strikes have been compared to the...
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‘Deeply flawed’ public sector apprenticeship target under fire
PPMA president says organisations lack resources to recruit 200,000 apprentices by 2020An ambitious apprenticeships target from the Department for Education, challenging the public sector to recruit...
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Senior managers lack the people skills to succeed, finds report
More than half of HR professionals don’t have faith in leaders’ ability to manage performanceSenior management professionals lack the right balance of effective people management competencies and...
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Are you ready for gender pay gap reporting?
Reporting requirements will take gender pay rows from the red carpet to the UK shopfloor. But do you understand the numbers? And could you explain them to perplexed employees?It took a hack of Sony...
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