LNER drivers to strike over bullying and work culture

LNER drivers have threatened fresh strikes over a culture of bullying and poor working conditions, Sky News reported on 18 August.

HR must support people experiencing baby loss out loud

One in four pregnancies in the UK end in miscarriage. This issue is present in our workforce. But are we having challenging conversations about it, out loud?

Employer bars street cleaner from taking crowdfunded holiday

An employer has banned a street cleaner from accessing a £3,000 holiday fund raised by the local community in Beckenham, stating that staff are prohibited from accepting “gifts or incentives”.

When does DEI in recruitment become discriminatory?

We asked employment lawyers how to ensure that companies wanting to recruit candidates from minority groups – ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) – do not unintentionally discriminate.

UK riots: How can HR support employees amid crisis?

Civil unrest has broken out around the UK, as mobs have targeted shops, mosques, and hotels accommodating asylum seekers. We asked commentators how HR can support employees amid the crisis.

Consultant who bragged about sex life loses tribunal

A recruitment consultant has lost her claims at a tribunal after it found she had bragged about the number of times her partner had made her “squirt” during sex, and allegedly showed colleagues...

How should HR respond to UK riots?

The current violent climate in the UK is unsettling for the majority of us. What is the role of organisations, and specifically HR, if any, in this context?

Amazon investigates antisemitic messages in employee group

Amazon is investigating claims that employees in the Arabs@Amazon affinity group shared antisemitic and anti-Israel messages in a company-wide chat room, the Telegraph reported (3 August).

How can HR deal with social media auditing?

An online trend of ‘auditing’ business by filming workplaces is becoming increasingly popular, resulting in heated debates with workers that can become viral on social media. As forewarned is...

Legal ease: Employers' legal responsibility to neurodiverse employees

Employers have a legal responsibility to bear the needs of neurodiverse employees in mind. Briony Richards, an associate at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys, sets out the key areas to consider.

Retail worker protections: set a new standard for frontline support

New legislation to protect retail workers could set a new standard for protecting frontline workers. What can HR leaders learn?

Degree requirement in Lidl redundancy criteria was age discrimination

A senior construction consultant at Lidl was indirectly discriminated against by a redundancy selection criteria that required him to have a degree, a tribunal found.