Author: Admin
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Secret Santa poses workplace risks
Lucy Knight writes in the Guardian that Secret Santa can pose workplace risks if poorly managed. Anonymous or “jokey” gifts can humiliate recipients, trigger grievances and, in serious cases, amount to harassment. HR specialists warn against gifts that reference personal traits, trauma, health, sexuality, alcohol or food sensitivities. Knight adds that many organisations now mitigate…
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Freemasons challenge police membership rules
Freemasons have launched legal action against the Metropolitan Police over a new requirement for officers to declare their membership. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) argues that the policy is discriminatory and undermines the credibility of its members. Adrian Marsh, grand secretary of UGLE, said: “The decision by the Metropolitan Police casts an aura…
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Labour’s workers’ rights bill clears final hurdle
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill has successfully passed its final parliamentary stage and is expected to become law before Christmas. Business Secretary Peter Kyle expressed his delight, saying the legislation will modernise outdated employment laws and enhance workplace dignity. Key provisions include access to sick pay and paternity leave from day one, along with protections for…
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Doctors vote to go ahead with pre-Christmas five-day strike
Strikes by doctors in England will go ahead this week after they rejected a last-ditch offer from health secretary Wes Streeting to avert a stoppage in the run-up to Christmas. The British Medical Association said 83% of its members, on a turnout of 65%, had voted to continue with the walkout in an online poll…
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PwC gives Gen Z graduates resilience training
PwC is introducing resilience and communication training for its graduate recruits to strengthen confidence and the human skills needed for management consulting. Chief people officer Phillippa O’Connor said that while graduates meet academic and cognitive standards, many lack resilience and the ability to handle pressure, feedback and challenging work situations – an issue she links…