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Employment tribunal | "Too expensive" employee wins £25k at tribunal

A former executive who was sacked when her managers couldn’t afford to give her a pay rise, has been awarded £25,014 after winning her unfair dismissal claim.

Whistleblowing | Half of whistleblowing complaints are HR-related, research reveals

Half (55%) of whistleblowing complaints made in 2024 were HR-related, according to analysis findings revealed today.

Gig economy | Government sets tighter rules for gig economy employers

Employers that hire gig workers are now legally required to carry out employment checks, the Home Office announced on Sunday (30 March).

Podcast | New episode: HR Most Influential Podcast 4.4: Inclusion is the answer to everything

Inclusion – and its potential to help organisations address strategic HR issues like productivity, retention and engagement – is the focus of the latest HR Most Influential Podcast episode, which went...

Racism | London Museum staff urged to challenge ‘embedded whiteness’ and racism

London Museum reportedly circulated a leaflet to staff, urging them to challenge ‘embedded whiteness’ and institutional racism.

Pay gap | HR's pay gap continues to widen

HR director pay has grown at a faster rate than most other roles in HR, research has revealed.

Webinar | HR leaders share future workforce insights

People leaders shared their views about how employers can prepare for the future workforce, during a live webinar that took place last Thursday (27 March).

Mergers and acquisitions | WH Smith set to sell to Modella Capital

As WH Smith reportedly prepared to sell its high street stores to Hobbycraft owners Modella Capital, in an acquisition worth £76 million, we asked HR commentators: how can HR support staff during an...

Whistleblowing | Former hospital chair wins whistleblowing case

A former chair of the board of teaching hospital Royal Bradford Infirmary is entitled to the same whistleblower protections as workers, a tribunal has ruled.

Health | Study suggests hybrid workers are healthier

Hybrid workers take fewer sick days and make more time for healthcare, new research has revealed. We asked HR: are hybrid workers healthier?

Culture | Charity infighting prompts Prince Harry to resign

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have stepped down as patrons of a children's charity due to organisational infighting, according to reports published on Wednesday (26 March).

Spring Statement 2025: HR and employers react

While yesterday's Spring Statement didn't have much in the way of surprises or certainties, let alone good news, HR leaders have highlighted one bright spot despite the missed opportunities and...