Rachel Muller-Heyndyk

Dyslexia affects workers' memory as well as literacy

?Employers must realise dyslexia can affect memory as well as reading and writing, according to Nancy Doyle, research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London

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Employees take four mental health days a year

?Workers are taking an average of four mental health days a year but tell employers they are for physical ailments, according to research

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GSK contractors accused of working outside IR35

News of HMRC sending "aggressive” letters to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) contractors shows HR must be involved in tax issues, say experts

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Fund launched to boost leadership diversity in the arts

Arts Council England has announced funding for leadership programmes but more support is needed to help underrepresented groups reach board level

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Apprenticeship levy failing to deliver entry-level routes

While a fall in low-quality apprenticeships should be welcomed, the levy could be missing the mark on its aim to provide a career path for young people

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MPs say employers should support menopausal women

Calls for menopause policies to match workplace maternity policies come as research shows the impact on women's professional and personal lives

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Absence expected to spike after bank holiday

Employers should anticipate higher employee absence after bank holidays as some employees have "too much Sun and fun"

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Women struggle to sell themselves in creative industries

The creative sector must better support young female talent who come up against personal and professional barriers

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Job advert jargon puts half off from applying

Technical language could be discouraging candidates from even considering roles and costing businesses talent

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CIPD launches status for organisations excelling at HR's own development

?Tesco is the first employer to achieve the CIPD People Development Partner status, as part of efforts to encourage HR to boost its own progression

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Employees feel pressured by co-workers to drink

Employers should provide more alcohol-free events, as research shows employees feel obliged to drink too much

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Women hardest hit by changes in employment

Caring responsibilities and lack of long-term savings and pensions mean women are more likely to feel the effects of economic insecurity

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