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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...

Maternity leave discrimination case settled for £215k

A former Citibank employee has reportedly accepted £215,000 to settle her discrimination claim, after being overlooked for promotion while on maternity leave.

Severance: sci-fi or too close to reality in our workplaces?

Apple TV’s hit show Severance recently returned for a second season, and it’s as thought-provoking as ever.

Retail sector cuts employee benefits in half

Employers in the retail sector are cutting back on employee benefits by as much as 60% ahead of the national minimum wage increase in April, new research has revealed.

White House security breach raises workplace social media concerns

Amid the furore around the US government's data leak, in which a journalist was added to a social media group chat between senior officials discussing military plans, we asked HR whether employers...

Kindness, not niceness, defines great leadership

When leaders embrace authenticity, and lead from that place, they give others permission to do the same.

Gender-critical scientist wins tribunal

A scientist has won his claim for constructive dismissal after experiencing hostility at work for his gender critical views, The Times has reported.

What can HR learn from the Heathrow Airport closure?

As UK prime minister Keir Starmer told the BBC yesterday (24 March) of his deep concern over Heathrow Airport's closure last week, we asked HR commentators what risk management lessons employers can...

The devil is in the data: How HR can reduce fraud risk

Ahead of the new 'failure to prevent fraud' (FTP) law, HR must have reasonable training, policies and processes for preventing fraud.

Broadcasters fined for illegally sharing pay details with competitors

A watchdog has fined four broadcasters – the BBC, ITV, IMG and BT – £4.2million for illegally sharing pay information about freelance workers. We asked HR commentators how employers can effectively...

HMRC worker wins £25k for harassment after manager sent unwanted birthday card

A HMRC worker has won £25,000 in compensation at an employment tribunal, after a manager's contact – sending a birthday card – was ruled ‘unwanted conduct’.