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"Too expensive" employee wins £25k at tribunal

A former executive who was sacked when her managers couldn’t afford to give her a pay rise, has been awarded £25,014 after winning her unfair dismissal claim.

Whistleblowing | Half of whistleblowing complaints are HR-related, research reveals

Half (55%) of whistleblowing complaints made in 2024 were HR-related, according to analysis findings revealed today.

Leadership | What HR teams can learn from charity-sector leadership

Strong leadership is critical to any organisation’s success, but in the UK charity sector, leaders navigate a complex environment.

Gig economy | Government sets tighter rules for gig economy employers

Employers that hire gig workers are now legally required to carry out employment checks, the Home Office announced on Sunday (30 March).

Podcast | New episode: HR Most Influential Podcast 4.4: Inclusion is the answer to everything

Inclusion – and its potential to help organisations address strategic HR issues like productivity, retention and engagement – is the focus of the latest HR Most Influential Podcast episode, which went...

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HR technologies in the UK – what’s next?

HR Technologies UK is a timely reminder of the importance of staying plugged into the ever-evolving HR tech landscape.

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Leadership | Kindness, not niceness, defines great leadership

When leaders embrace authenticity, and lead from that place, they give others permission to do the same.

Employment tribunal | Gender-critical scientist wins tribunal

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A scientist has won his claim for constructive dismissal after experiencing hostility at work for his gender critical views, The Times has reported.

Employment tribunal | HMRC worker wins £25k for harassment after manager sent unwanted birthday card

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A HMRC worker has won £25,000 in compensation at an employment tribunal, after a manager's contact – sending a birthday card – was ruled ‘unwanted conduct’.

Diversity and inclusion | How to support neurodivergent employees with travelling

Diversity & inclusion

Employers should support neurodivergent employees as they prepare for and go about travelling for business.

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Racism | London Museum staff urged to challenge ‘embedded whiteness’ and racism

London Museum reportedly circulated a leaflet to staff, urging them to challenge ‘embedded whiteness’ and institutional racism.

Recruitment and retention | HR needs a marketing mindset to win the war for talent

Many sectors face a talent crisis. Traditional HR recruitment strategies need a rethink.

Pay gap | HR's pay gap continues to widen

HR director pay has grown at a faster rate than most other roles in HR, research has revealed.

Webinar | HR leaders share future workforce insights

People leaders shared their views about how employers can prepare for the future workforce, during a live webinar that took place last Thursday (27 March).

Mergers and acquisitions | WH Smith set to sell to Modella Capital

As WH Smith reportedly prepared to sell its high street stores to Hobbycraft owners Modella Capital, in an acquisition worth £76 million, we asked HR commentators: how can HR support staff during an...

Leadership | How HR can support CFOs to fast track transformation

Successful transformation projects require chief finance officers (CFOs) to shift from their financial focus to a more strategic leadership mindset. HR professionals can bridge this gap.

Whistleblowing | Former hospital chair wins whistleblowing case

A former chair of the board of teaching hospital Royal Bradford Infirmary is entitled to the same whistleblower protections as workers, a tribunal has ruled.

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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.