Tetley's owner takes legal action against trespassing strikers

The owner of Tetley’s tea, Tata Consumer Products, has launched legal action against factory workers who they accuse of trespassing on company property amid industrial action.

How to talk to employees experiencing ‘survivor’s guilt’

It's vital for HR professionals to address the guilt and frustrations of people who remain employed amid turbulent times.

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Grievance procedures don't deliver justice at work

Many of our current procedures to create justice at work are not fit for purpose and do not garner positive working relationships. There is a better way.

Tesco loses fire and rehire battle at Supreme Court

Tesco has lost its battle for its right to fire and rehire staff on contracts with lower pay after The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) union...

PwC set to ramp up employee monitoring

Leaders of the business services giant PwC are to begin monitoring their UK employees’ working locations, to make sure that they return to the office three days a week, the Guardian has reported.

Background checks flag thousands of minor childhood offences

More than 160,000 people in the UK have had minor childhood transgressions disclosed to prospective employers during a background check in the past decade, the Telegraph revealed on Monday (19...

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.

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).

Tata Steel: sustainability goals vs workers' rights

Bosses at Tata Steel have clashed with unions over plans for greener manufacturing. Can employers balance sustainability with workers’ concerns?

Evri to recruit 9,000 new workers amid expansion

Representatives of parcel delivery service Evri are to recruit for 9,000 new UK employees as part of the business' expansion.

Workplace investigations: when to bring in outside help

What should businesses consider when conducting a workplace investigation?