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Unbearably cold office? Your legal duties explained
Winter is truly upon us and as temperatures drop, some employees are spending their days in uncomfortably cold workplaces. For employers, this is a vital issue that needs to be addressed. While heating can be costly, the price of not meeting your legal duties when it comes to workplace temperature could be higher.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEWS
Power in the workplace has shifted to employees
The workplace power dynamic has shifted in favour of employees, according to a new study released by BCW, a leading global communications agency. ...
Published 3 Nov 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
Why anonymous reporting is invaluable for LGBT employees
In this briefing, Kenya Peters of Culture Shift looks at the reasons why workplace harassment against LGBT+ employees goes unreported, and what team leaders can...
Published 3 Nov 2021
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEWS
People professionals “stepped up to the plate” during COVID-19
Two new reports published by the CIPD highlight the ways in which HR, L&D and other people professionals have stepped up to the plate during...
Published 2 Nov 2021
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RISK
NEWS
Two-thirds of workers at risk of cybersecurity attack
A recent study by telecommunications provider, TextAnywhere revealed that over two-thirds (67.4%) are using their mobiles for work, imposing a serious threat to business security. ...
Published 2 Nov 2021
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEWS
Higher pay is not enough to retain staff, say experts
Increases to the National Living Wage and pay increases for the public sector announced in the Budget are welcome, but are not going to be...
Published 2 Nov 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Government to tackle disability discrimination
Leading UK disability organisations, including charities, academics and trade unions, have united to urge the Government to take more action to end employment discrimination against...
Published 2 Nov 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Budget 2021: Focus on work must include everyone
To get staff back to work and to reduce the disability employment gap, there needs to be better access to treatment and a focus on...
Published 2 Nov 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Mental health support must include complex conditions
There are a lot of services that offer mental health support, but many do not cater for more complex and enduring mental health issues, such...
Published 26 Oct 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Firing worker on maternity leave is discrimination
A mum who was fired while on maternity leave has been awarded £40,000 in damages after a court ruled her employer had treated her unfairly...
Published 26 Oct 2021
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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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RISK
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
NEWS
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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