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Government urged to tackle sexual harassment at work

Six months on since the Government published its response to its ‘Sexual Harassment in the Workplace’ consultation, a leading employment lawyer is calling on it...

Published 26 Jan 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

Four-day working week pilot scheme launched

A new pilot scheme to assess how a four-day week could work in practice has been launched by 4 Day Week Global, in partnership with...

Published 26 Jan 2022

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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9.4m workers expected to quit in first half of 2022

UK businesses are being warned to brace themselves for an exodus of talent in the first six months of 2022, as the impact of the...

Published 26 Jan 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Employees made to carry out “racist instructions”, Tribunal told

Employees of litter enforcement contractor Kingdom had to carry out “racist instructions” or risk losing their jobs, an Employment Tribunal has heard. ...

Published 26 Jan 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

BRIEFINGS

Should the UK Government introduce the right to disconnect?

‘The right to disconnect’ was a popular topic during 2021 and provides for an interesting discussion - should there be a legal right in the...

Published 26 Jan 2022

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RISK

BRIEFINGS

New ways of working – the risk to data privacy

In line with Data Privacy Day on 28 January, this briefing acts a reminder for the new year to make safeguarding personal information a priority....

Published 26 Jan 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

Workplace rights executive fired for sexual harassment

An ACAS senior executive who was fired for sexual harassment was found to have been unfairly dismissed after the body, which is a leading authority...

Published 19 Jan 2022

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NEWS

Rising cyberattack fears in hybrid working world

A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms from all sectors has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to...

Published 19 Jan 2022

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Research reveals poor awareness of clean air rules

Fleet managers will face new challenges when it comes to building a flexible fleet that not only meets the demands of the business itself, but...

Published 19 Jan 2022

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Humanising the statistics - why H&S isn't a numbers game

Published 31 Oct 2024

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

BRIEFINGS

The workplace Christmas party

There are many benefits to having an ‘in person’ work Christmas party. It is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to get together in a relaxed...

Published 8 Dec 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

Muslim banker sacked for calling his boss on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed

A Muslim banker who lost his job after contacting his bosses on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed, an Employment Tribunal has ruled. ...

Published 7 Apr 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

NEWS

HSE produces risk assessment on working in cold temperatures

As winter takes hold, the HSE has produced some helpful advice on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold....

Published 1 Dec 2022

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RISK

NEWS

Work at height: employee’s fall from driver’s cab results in £1m fine

A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over ten metres and sustained serious injuries....

Published 13 Aug 2024

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GUIDES

The dangers of working at height: a manager’s guide

Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces....

Published 11 Apr 2023

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

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It’s time to get tough on asbestos, says IOSH

Stronger measures on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals....

Published 8 Feb 2022

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