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Employee relations | 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.

Wellbeing | Menopausal women feel unsupported at work

Nearly three quarters (70%) of women feel unsupported by their employer during menopause, research from HR consultancy Hoomph has revealed.

Tribunal | Worker awarded £27k after employer failed to make adjustments

NHS Foundation Trust failed to make reasonable adjustments for an administrator who struggled to concentrate in a noisy office following a brain haemorrhage, a tribunal found. 

Sustainability | How can HR prepare for green jobs?

The UK’s last coal-fired power station, at Ratcliffe-on-Soar, closed on Monday (30 September), as part of the government’s efforts to reduce the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Learning and development | HR Most Influential listees share career insights

This year's HR Most Influential thinkers and practitioners have shared their insights into how HR professionals can boost their career through learning, in a brand-new interactive supplement for HR...

Discrimination | Religious discrimination spiked following 7 October attack, study finds

More than a third of Muslims (36%) and almost half of Jewish employees (47%) surveyed believe that discrimination has increased since last year's escalation of the Israel-Gaza conflict, a study by...

Workers' rights | How can HR spot slavery at work?

Management at McDonald’s and a bread factory that supplies large supermarkets failed to spot slavery victims who were forced to work in their midst, the BBC reported.

Recruitment | Jobseeker competition soars to highest in three years

The number of jobseekers per vacancy is at its highest level in three years, at 2.09 jobseekers per vacancy, the latest job market figures from job postings platform Adzuna revealed today.

Sexism | How can HR make male-dominated industries more inclusive?

Following two cases of sexism in the male-dominated fire and rescue services, we asked HR how we can make predominantly male workforces more inclusive to women.

Employment tribunal | Thames Valley Police pays out £1m for discriminatory dismissal

A safeguarding sergeant was awarded £1 million for unfair dismissal at a tribunal after her employer removed approval for her to run an events business while she was signed off sick.

Mental health | Depression causes employees to move to less stressful jobs

A third (33%) of people with depression reported they have quit their job due to their condition, a report by mental health treatment provider Flow Neuroscience found.

Employment law | Labour Party conference: What HR needs to know

The Labour Party conference concluded yesterday, and saw senior members of government outline further details to changes in employment law, apprenticeships, immigration and benefits.