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Lineker leaves the BBC

As Gary Lineker, the BBC’s highest paid presenter, leaves the broadcaster this week, we asked commentators how to manage the exits of senior staff.

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Recruitment | MoD to review asking about mental health during recruitment

The defence secretary is reviewing the Ministry of Defence’s recruitment policies, a government representative confirmed last week, in response to concerns over candidates’ past experience of...

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Recruitment | Build an AI-resilient recruitment process

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people live and work. Recruitment is no exception.

Burnout | UK workers at brink of burnout, study finds

Britain’s workforce is struggling to switch off outside of work, leading to a rise in wellbeing issues, according to study findings published today by employee engagement and benefits platform BHN...

Safety | BA fined £3.2m over workplace safety breaches

British Airways has been fined more than £3m after two baggage handlers were injured at Heathrow Airport.

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How health and wellbeing can supercharge growth for tech and digital SMEs

A healthy and productive team is essential for any business to succeed. However, for many busy leaders, supporting their team’s health and wellbeing as well as their own, can pile on additional...

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Wellbeing | Creating confidence, not concern: How to create thriving MHFAider communities

Each year, Mental Health Awareness Week gives us all an opportunity to reflect on how we support wellbeing; not only in our personal lives, but also in our workplaces.

Immigration | The immigration white paper: What HR needs to know

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The government published an immigration white paper yesterday (12 May), which outlined new measures to reshape the UK’s visa system. Here's what HR needs to know.

Employment tribunal | Woman who was dismissed on her day off wins £24k

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A tribunal has awarded a former employee of skincare company Dermalogica UK £24,042.08, upholding her claim of unfair dismissal for being sacked on her day off.

Diversity and inclusion | Trans rights are human rights

Diversity & inclusion

Woman, man, trans, non-binary – terms which seek to spell out differences. How about ‘people’? That sounds far better.

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Burnout | How can we solve the wellbeing crisis in HR? 

HR professionals are the guardians of workplace wellbeing. But who’s looking out for theirs?

Expenses | Water watchdog allowed lavish spending: can HR prevent expense abuse?

An investigation into a Scottish water regulator’s accounts found “inappropriate and unacceptable” spending, which the Scottish government reportedly failed to challenge.

Sexual harassment | Former executive wins tribunal over boss' sexist remarks

A former people and culture manager has won a sexual harassment claim after a tribunal found her manager had made sexist remarks, according to a decision published on Tuesday (13 May).

Reward | Benefits in the balance: Data holds the key to HR’s strategic influence

HR and reward teams are under growing pressure to prove the value of their work. How can HR and reward professionals strengthen their position?

Employment tribunal | Former teacher wins £370k after boss gave damaging references

A tribunal has awarded £370,563 to a former teacher, finding that she was unfairly dismissed, and received damaging references, in "revenge" for challenging the headteacher's classroom observation...

Social media | Lineker apologies for social media post

Sports broadcaster Gary Lineker apologised on Wednesday (14 May) after being criticised for sharing a social media post about Zionism, which was deemed offensive. We asked commentators: can HR monitor...

Learning and development | Rising costs, rising potential: Why now is the time to upskill

As UK employers grapple with the ongoing impact of the national living wage increase, HR leaders are undoubtedly searching for ways to sustain productivity and engagement without increasing spend. One...

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The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready

The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.

How can HR departments support younger employees to save money? 

Pensions

Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.

Financial wellbeing support: Where is the boundary for employers?

Employee benefits

The employer-employee relationship is one of the most important financial relationships. With the recent period of high inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty, many workers find themselves in...

“Bland” Spring Budget a flop for HR

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget has gone down poorly with employment experts, who have criticised its narrow focus on personal tax cuts and “bland and beige” policies.