Nestlé has dismissed chief executive Laurent Freixe with immediate effect after an investigation into an “undisclosed romantic relationship”, the company announced on Monday (1 September).
A dental nurse has been awarded £25,000 in compensation for unfair constructive dismissal after being subject to "rude, isolating and belittling" behaviour, an employment tribunal published on 27...
We talk about masking a lot in relation to ADHD and autism, but it is often perceived as something that’s a choice; something that we want to do. But that’s not the case. Masking is more often the...
The Co-operative Group was ordered to pay a warehouse worker more than £10,000 in compensation after an employment judge found he was unfairly dismissed.
Trade union Unite has suspended its Scottish secretary over allegations of sexual misconduct, the Sunday Mail revealed on 31 August.
This September, during World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re reminded not only of those living with the disease but also of the millions of people quietly caring for them while balancing work and family...
Fifty per cent of adults believe that workers and unions should have a say in how AI is developed and used in the workplace, according to new figures released by the Trade Union Congress (TUC)...
Nearly 4 in 10 Gen Z workers (38%) feel lonely or socially isolated due to their work circumstances, according to new research by Bupa, reported in The Times on Sunday (24 August).
With evolving hybrid working models and changing employee expectations, the role of HR leaders is ever more demanding. Yet some of the biggest risks to people and culture aren’t obvious until they...
The government’s decision to abolish age-based minimum wage bands from April 2026 marks an important milestone in UK employment law.
The debate continues over the risks posed to employers by their employees’ use of WhatsApp. What has become an easily accessible and ready-to-use communication tool makes it a default option for many....
A Scottish government trial of a four-day work week in the public sector has found an increase in productivity and improvements in staff wellbeing, according to a report released on 27 August.
A heated Senate debate in Mexico turned physical, last week, as two leading politicians were filmed grappling and shouting on 27 August.
Workplace culture is evolving, and HR leaders are at the forefront of shaping environments that are inclusive, healthy and supportive. One area that often goes unexamined is the role alcohol plays in...
A seaside fairground worker was fatally injured in a “tragic accident” in North Tyneside on 23 August, the BBC reported.
One in three employees (34%) feel anxious on days there are no trained first aiders available in the workplace, according to new data from St John Ambulance released yesterday (28 August).
We talk a lot about mental health in the workplace. But there’s a group of employees whose struggles often go unseen: working carers.
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).
More than half of Gen Z and Millennials are considering a second job to help with the cost of living, according to research findings released yesterday (24 July) by benefits provider Boostworks.
The cost of living may again become a problem this year, representing yet another challenge for employers.
Economic uncertainty has illustrated the need for HR departments to support employees’ financial wellbeing.
