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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.

Health | Study suggests hybrid workers are healthier

Hybrid workers take fewer sick days and make more time for healthcare, new research has revealed. We asked HR: are hybrid workers healthier?

Culture | No Zuck, brands certainly don’t need more toxic masculinity

Employers must create work environments that celebrate both ends of the masculine and feminine energy spectrum.

Culture | Charity infighting prompts Prince Harry to resign

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have stepped down as patrons of a children's charity due to organisational infighting, according to reports published on Wednesday (26 March).

Spring Statement 2025: HR and employers react

While yesterday's Spring Statement didn't have much in the way of surprises or certainties, let alone good news, HR leaders have highlighted one bright spot despite the missed opportunities and...

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Supporting neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace

In today's fast-paced and challenging work environment, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of supporting the mental health and neurodiversity of their employees.

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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

Employment law

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

Employment law

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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Working parents | Maternity leave discrimination case settled for £215k

A former Citibank employee has reportedly accepted £215,000 to settle her discrimination claim, after being overlooked for promotion while on maternity leave.

Culture | Severance: sci-fi or too close to reality in our workplaces?

Apple TV’s hit show Severance recently returned for a second season, and it’s as thought-provoking as ever.

Employee benefits | Retail sector cuts employee benefits in half

Employers in the retail sector are cutting back on employee benefits by as much as 60% ahead of the national minimum wage increase in April, new research has revealed.

Communication | White House security breach raises workplace social media concerns

Amid the furore around the US government's data leak, in which a journalist was added to a social media group chat between senior officials discussing military plans, we asked HR whether employers...

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

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

Risk management | What can HR learn from the Heathrow Airport closure?

As UK prime minister Keir Starmer told the BBC yesterday (24 March) of his deep concern over Heathrow Airport's closure last week, we asked HR commentators what risk management lessons employers can...

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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

HR software

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.