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).

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.

HR spotlights wellbeing

Influential HR leaders inspired attendees of this year's Health and Wellbeing at Work exhibition and conference in Birmingham, on 11 and 12 March. HR’s finest showcased their views and expertise on...

We’re not our age, we’re our energy

When it comes to workplace motivation, generational stereotypes have long dominated the conversation. But what if we’ve been looking at the whole thing backwards?

Financial boost for working carers

Working carers are now able to work for longer without missing out on key benefits. How HR can further support carers in their places of work?

Lecturer wins £30k for discrimination against part-time work

An employment tribunal has awarded £30,000 to a part-time lecturer after deciding that she was unfairly treated compared with full-time workers.

Take pride in payroll

Historically, payroll practitioners were seen as support staff for a humble back-office function, but that’s far from the case. Today, payroll practitioners increasingly share their pride in being...

Neurodivergent voices matter: everyone should belong at work

We've all been there: sitting in a meeting where the loudest, quickest speakers dominate, while brilliant minds sit quietly, their insights bubbling just beneath the surface.

Review finds failings in Thames Valley Police's diversity drive

A review of Thames Valley Police force's diversity programme concluded that it lacked transparency and consistency.

How should employers assess performance during probation?

A former counter-terror police officer has won his tribunal claim of unfair dismissal, after a situation in which his probation period was extended. The tribunal ruled that the dismissal was based on...

What can HR learn from the Slater + Gordon scandal?

As organisations collect ever more staff data, and operate more digitally, the risks and legal ramifications of leaked emails have increased, as Megan Tatum reports.

How the Covid-19 pandemic reshaped workplace vocabulary

In the wake of the fifth anniversary of Britain's first Covid-19-related lockdown, it is striking to reflect on how profoundly this period reshaped not only where we work but also the very language we...