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Payroll glitch leaves thousands of Asda staff underpaid

Thousands of Asda employees were reportedly notified last week of underpayments in holiday and sick pay, after an internal assessment discovered a payroll system error.

Employment tribunal | Violent ‘hero’ bus driver loses tribunal

An employment tribunal has sided with the employer of a London bus driver described as a hero, who punched a thief unconscious while at work.

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Employment law | Litigation lag: the hidden risk HR can’t afford to ignore

Employment law change is rarely subtle. HR leaders are used to keeping tabs on new rights, updated guidance and shifting compliance obligations. But one of the most significant risks now emerging for...

Training | Critics slam government’s generic AI training rollout

The government has launched a series of AI training courses designed to help all UK workers learn to use the technology, it announced on 28 January. But HR commentators have warned that the training...

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Communications | Leaked email reveals Amazon job cuts

US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs, after an email apparently sent out in error before the official announcement.

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Absence management | Gen Z sickness absence sparks calls for better management, not stricter rules

The vast majority of Gen Z (4 out of 5) called in sick at some point during 2025, making this cohort the most likely to have a sickness absence, according to data analysis published yesterday (28...

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Fraud | Payroll manager guilty of £500k fraud

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A manager with control over payroll documents defrauded her employer out of more than £500,000 after inventing employees and having their wages paid into her bank account.

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Employment law | Why probation has become a legal pressure point

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A six-month probation plan has been standard practice in many UK businesses for years. However, the new Employment Rights Act has given far greater urgency to the first 180 days of all new hires.

Compliance | Harassment prevention must be a strategic HR priority

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In an ongoing tribunal claim, Google UK has found itself exposed to uncapped claims for sexual harassment, victimisation and whistleblowing.

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Wellbeing | Domestic abuse, pregnancy and parental leave: a hidden workplace risk

More employers are becoming aware that domestic abuse does not stay behind closed doors. It follows employees into the workplace, impacting performance, safety, attendance and retention.

Absence management | Gen Z sickness absence sparks calls for better management, not stricter rules

The vast majority of Gen Z (4 out of 5) called in sick at some point during 2025, making this cohort the most likely to have a sickness absence, according to data analysis published yesterday (28...

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Fraud | Payroll manager guilty of £500k fraud

A manager with control over payroll documents defrauded her employer out of more than £500,000 after inventing employees and having their wages paid into her bank account.

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Culture | The justice domain – protecting the soul of the organisation

As a people professional, I’m sure you are all too familiar with the legacy justice systems: disciplinary processes, grievance procedures, whistleblowing policies, capability frameworks and absence...

Technology | C-suite leaders lack AI competency, survey suggests

The vast majority (93%) of C-suite leaders have made decisions based on AI outputs generated from inaccurate data, according to survey findings published yesterday (27 January) by the talent advisory...

Employment tribunal | ‘English only’ language rule was discriminatory, tribunal finds

An employment tribunal has awarded nearly £11,000 to a man who was told not to speak Swahili at work.

Employment law | Why probation has become a legal pressure point

A six-month probation plan has been standard practice in many UK businesses for years. However, the new Employment Rights Act has given far greater urgency to the first 180 days of all new hires.

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Workplace finance is the key to success in 2026

A quiet divide exists in the workforce. On one side are employees who can absorb life’s shocks: an unexpected bill, a few days off sick, a broken boiler. On the other are those for whom a single...

Autumn Budget 2025: Implications and advice for HR

Learning and development

After UK chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her second budget yesterday (26 November), we dig into the implications for HR practitioners.

HR needs to bring pay into the 21st century

Employee benefits

It's long past time for HR and payroll teams to rethink pay cycles and benefits.

UK CEO pay hits record high

Reward and remuneration

The bosses of Britain’s largest listed companies took home record-high pay packets for the third successive year, according to a report released by High Pay Centre on Sunday (17 August).