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Wellbeing | UK employees afraid to admit mental health problems at work

A huge proportion of UK employees are suffering from depression or anxiety, yet few would admit it to their employer even when taking time off to deal with it, according to research.

Early careers | Santander drops 2:1 requirement for grad scheme

Santander UK has dropped its requirement for candidates to have achieved at least a 2:1 at university when enrolling in its graduate scheme.

Employment law | TUPE or not TUPE, that is the question

The last two years have witnessed dramatic changes in job market conditions. The tight labour market, which has seen record job-to-job moves as employers compete for talent, has left many employers...

Strikes | Minimum service levels could be a headache for HR

Proposed legislation to enforce minimum service levels in public transport, and potentially the NHS, teachers, Border Force and fire services has been slammed by unions.

Fire and rehire | Supreme Court grants Usdaw appeal in Tesco fire and rehire case

The Supreme Court has granted the Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) permission to pursue its case against Tesco over use of fire and rehire tactics.

Fair work | Shift workers rate best and worst UK employers for 2023

NATS, formerly the National Air Traffic Service, defence contractor BAE Systems and consumer goods company Unilever have been ranked as the top three employers for shift workers in the UK.

Prisons | How Iceland’s rehabilitation director unlocks ex-offender recruitment

In 2022, Iceland appointed Paul Cowley its first ever director of rehabilitation, taking responsibility for the recruitment of ex-offenders across the business.

UK workforce | Skills gap: UK needs one million migrants a year

The post-pandemic immigration rate of 1.1 million arrivals a year could be the key to solving Britain’s skills crisis if sustained, according to think tank the Social Market Foundation (SMF).

Year in review | HR magazine most read 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we've gathered the biggest news stories for our readers from across the year.

Wellbeing | Employee mental health on the up for 2023

Nearly three quarters (70%) of employers believe employee mental health will improve in 2023, according to research from Koa Health.

HR Excellence | 12 months of 2022: December

As we reach the end of the year, our 12 Days of Christmas countdown revisits each month's most notable happenings.

Education | Workers' rights curriculum trialled in Welsh schools

A pilot programme designed to teach children about their rights at work has been added to the curriculum in schools across Wales.