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Recruitment | Half of jobseekers underqualified for sustainability roles

Half (49%) of jobseekers don’t have the necessary skills or qualifications for sustainability-related jobs, according to research published today (16 April) by hiring platform Indeed.

Employment tribunal | Charity unfairly dismissed employee with Long Covid

An employee living with Long Covid was unfairly dismissed from a disability charity, a tribunal has heard.

Wellbeing | How can HR reduce tech-related workplace stress?

More than half (56%) of UK workers find workplace technology stressful, according to research findings published today (15 April) by digital adoption platform WalkMe.

Performance management | Detective who spent hours online shopping at work sacked

A police detective who spent hours online shopping while working from home has been sacked.

Diversity and inclusion | TfL cuts ties with Accenture over DEI rollback

Transport for London has reportedly stopped working with consulting firm Accenture after the consultancy scaled back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Pay and reward | Third of freelancers are regularly paid late

Almost a third (32%) of freelance workers are regularly paid late, according to research by HR software provider Remote.

LGBTQ+ | Almost half of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by HR

Almost half (42%) of LGBTQ+ employees feel unsupported by management and HR when facing LGBTQ+ issues, new research has highlighted.

AI | Shopify memo links AI to performance

Tobi Lütke, CEO of the multinational e-commerce company Shopify, instructed staff to prove that a job can’t be done using AI, before requesting new staff or resources.

Technology | Fewer women plan to upskill in AI than men

Fewer women plan on increasing their artificial intelligence (AI) skills and knowledge compared with men, new research has found.

Productivity | Should meetings be 'killed'?

Employers should “kill meetings” as they slow productivity, according to the CEO of financial services firm JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon.

Employee relations | Police misconduct investigation spotlights workplace relationships

The chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight police force is under investigation for potential gross misconduct relating to two workplace relationships, the force confirmed on Monday (7 April).

Bribery | Engineer involved in bribery was unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules

An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of an engineer’s claim for unfair dismissal, despite finding that the engineer had been involved in bribery.