Rachel Muller-Heyndyk

Police vow to "root out" sexual harassment among staff

Research reveals staff face high levels of incidents such as leering, sexual gestures and inappropriate touching

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School-leavers believe apprenticeships are for 'under-achievers'

Misconceptions about apprenticeships are rife among UK students, according to research by Arch Apprentices

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Emotional intelligence undervalued in the workplace

One in four (25%) UK business leaders say that emotional intelligence (EQ) is undervalued in the hiring process, according to research by Robert Half

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FTSE 100 CEO pay rises by 11% in a year

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CEO reward increases outstrip pay rises for the wider workforce, fuelling questions over fairness and governance in Britain’s businesses

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Inactive commutes make employees miserable

Taking up active commutes, like walking or cycling, can positively affect productivity

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Pension scams cost victims £91,000 each

As regulators launch a campaign to warn against pension scams, HR also has a vital role in protecting employees

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Over-50s plan to work longer

Older workers feel unsupported by their employers, despite estimates that a third of the UK workforce will be aged over 50 by 2020

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Recruitment pressures rise as EU migration drops

The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook shows the short-term outlook for employment is strong but skills shortages are a concern

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House of Fraser sale prompts worker rights concerns

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has agreed to buy House of Fraser for £90 million, prompting concerns around the future treatment of workers at the department store chain

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Approaching business aims with a D&I lens

Treating wider business objectives as D&I issues can strongly support success in these aims, according to Skanska's global diversity manager

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Hospitality struggling to keep workers

The hospitality sector is facing high turnover rates that could worsen after Brexit, according to research

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Kensington and Chelsea Council cleaners strike over low pay

In 'the largest organised strike by UK cleaners', workers are into a third day of action as the council and contractor Amey clash over who's responsible for setting wages

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