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Companies underusing most multilingual generation, research reveals

Despite business leaders seeking foreign language capabilities in new recruits, only 14% of Gen Z professionals – the most multilingual generation yet – get to use their language skills at work,...

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Employment tribunal | Lab employee wins €10k after HR recorded him

A worker who was sacked after an HR chief recorded him venting his “frustrations” on a phone call has won €10,000 (around £8,700) for unfair dismissal, according to The Irish Times (11 July).

Flexible working | Flexible working less of a dealbreaker, CIPD research suggests

Fewer employees left their jobs because of a lack of flexibility in 2024 than in 2023, according to CIPD research findings published today (15 July).

Employment tribunal | Disabled spied-on ex-BMW worker was unfairly dismissed, tribunal finds

An employment tribunal unanimously sided with a disabled former worker of car manufacturer BMW, ruling that he was unfairly dismissed after BMW used covert surveillance to spy on him, and didn’t...

Misconduct | Funeral director steals £5k: How can HR tackle theft?

A funeral director stole £5,000 from a company called McLean’s, after covering up a CCTV camera, broadcaster STV reported on Thursday (10 July).

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Legislation | Government set to ban NDAs silencing harassment

Employers are likely to be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination following the government's latest amendments to the...

Leadership | It’s time to scrap ‘women in leadership’ programmes

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The cracks relating to women in leadership programmes are becoming harder to ignore.

Wellbeing | When trauma comes to work: How HR can lead with trauma-informed practice

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Trauma does not knock before entering the workplace. It can arrive suddenly – through a fatal accident, a violent incident, a colleague’s burnout or death – or gradually, through chronic stress,...

Disability | Disabled NHS employee wins £233k: Disability policy lessons for HR

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A disabled employee's £233,000 tribunal payout should act as a reminder to employers about duties surrounding reasonable adjustments, legal experts have said.

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Podcast | New episode: HR Most Influential Podcast 4.5: Transformational performance management

The latest episode of the HR Most Influential Podcast is now available, featuring this year's highest ranked HR thinker, David Liddle.

Surveillance | Secret surveillance caught airline staff stealing

Aircraft cleaning staff were caught stealing alcohol, cigarettes and perfume after airline representatives installed secret cameras at work. We asked commentators to clarify the rules around whether...

Employment law | Ex-Ryanair pilot wins agency worker appeal

The court of appeal has sided with a pilot who worked for Ryanair through an agency, rejecting the airline’s claim that the pilot was self-employed, and thus unentitled to the same employment rights...

Sexual harassment | Most women don't report sexual assault at work, research suggests

Three quarters (75%) of women in the UK do not report incidents of sexual assault at work, according to research published on Tuesday (8 July) by trade union Unite.

Leadership | Leadership lessons from Starmer’s first year

UK prime minister Keir Starmer marked his first anniversary in office last weekend, amid mounting political challenges and criticism over policy reversals. We asked commentators how business leaders...

International relocation | What do assignees need most for repatriation in 2025?

Repatriation, the process of returning home after an international assignment, may seem straightforward at first glance. But the reality often presents an intricate web of challenges.

Legislation | Government set to ban NDAs silencing harassment

Employers are likely to be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination following the government's latest amendments to the...

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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? 

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

Financial wellbeing support: Where is the boundary for employers?

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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.