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Mental health | Brewdog introduces mental health and neurodiversity policies

Karen Bates, chief people officer of Brewdog, told HR magazine its new mental health and neurodiversity policies have created a safe space for staff.

Labour market | Labour market enforcement needs a single body, report finds

A four-year study of labour market enforcement has recommended the introduction of a single enforcement body to tackle widespread non-compliance.

HR Lunchtime Debate | Lessons from abroad on internal talent mobility

How can UK employers sharpen internal recruitment against a backdrop of a global skills shortage?

Hybrid work | Hybrid working can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%

New research has found hybrid working can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% in cities across the UK.

Legislation | Over 100 politicians worldwide oppose new UK Strikes Bill

Over 100 politicians from 18 countries have issued a joint statement opposing the Strikes Bill which is reaching report stage in the House of Lords tomorrow (26 April).

Employment law | 2023 statutory pay rise cheat sheet: everything HR needs to know

The statutory rates for the UK's National Living Wage, national minimum wage, maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay have all increased this month - here's what HR needs to know.

Working parents | Women undergoing fertility treatment experiencing unfair treatment at work

A new study found 22% of women who told their boss they were going through fertility treatment experienced unfair treatment at work.

A fifth of private sector workers are not saving for pensions

Economics research institute The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has reported almost a fifth of working-age private sector employees (around 3.5 million people) do not do any pension saving each...

Violence at work | Expatriate workers less likely to disclose violence at work

Globally, 44% of expatriate workers cited ‘not knowing what to do’ as a reason for not telling someone about violence or harassment at work compared to 34% of people that work in their native...

Carers | It's time to give back to working carers

Unsung heroes are a trope I didn’t think I’d ever be referencing. As a journalist, I’m somewhat opposed to any kind of buzzword as I find them lazy and reductive (looking at you, quiet quitting). But...

Tribunal | Saying ‘I’m done’ is not a resignation, rules tribunal

A costume factory supervisor who handed in her keys in and said she was “done” whilst in an anxious state did not resign and was unfairly dismissed, a tribunal has decided.

D&I | Diversity conversations causing frustrations

More than a quarter (26%) of employees find conversations about diversity and inclusion (D&I) frustrating and 22% of employees find them nerve wracking, according to a new report.