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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.

Sexual harassment | New EHRC guidance for employers on preventing sexual harassment

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released new guidance for employers on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Flexible working | Three-quarters of employees would take a pay cut for four-day week

Three quarters (73%) of UK employees would take a pay cut in exchange for working four days a week, according to research published this week (25 September).

Sexual harassment | Harrods allegations: How should HR hold power to account?

A series of allegations of sexual abuse have been made against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner, by junior members of staff. We asked HR leaders how to address abuses of power and...

Recruitment | A quarter of companies ghosted by new recruits

Over a quarter (27%) of UK employers have had new starters fail to turn up on their first day of work in the last year, research by the CIPD revealed today.

DEI | Should HR use VR training to promote inclusion?

The NHS had introduced a virtual reality (VR) training programme to promote inclusion of employees from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Employment tribunal | Worker who accidentally called customer a “twat” wins tribunal

A part-time administrator was unfairly dismissed after she mistakenly sent an email to a customer describing him as a “twat”, a tribunal ruled.

Workers' rights | Social worker bullied for gender critical views, tribunal rules 

Lesbian social worker, Elizabeth Pitt, was harassed after she voiced gender critical views during a video call for the LGBTQ+ employee group at Cambridgeshire County Council, a tribunal ruled on 19...

Pay | What can HR learn from the Sue Gray salary row?

Sue Gray, Downing Street chief of staff, has been at the centre of conflict after the BBC reported on 18 September that she asked for and received a pay rise to £170,000 following the election of the...

Recruitment | Employers losing focus on inclusive hiring

More than half (55%) of employers reported that they do not specifically state an interest in diverse candidates in their job adverts, compared to 49% in 2023 and 48% in 2022, research from the...

Bereavement | Grieving employees can turn work into a refuge, research finds

Employees grieving a loved one can turn work into a refuge, if given the space to shape their role to suit their capabilities and needs, according to research published earlier this year.