News
Digital whistleblowing dominates as anonymous reporting hits record levels – Safecall
The number of reports with names attached dropped from 37% in 2019 to 25%, while anonymous submissions made up 56% of all cases.
Employee Relations
News
Employers should plan for stranded staff this holiday season, urge lawyers
Lawyers at Shakespeare Martineau stated that many employers still do not have a formal travel disruption policy, which can leave them open to claims when workers get stuck abroad.
News
Pineapple Recruitment donates more than 200 Easter eggs to Worcester Foodbank
The donation aimed to help ensure children across the city could enjoy a treat over the holiday, with the eggs distributed to families.
Employee Relations
The hidden gender gap in bereavement admin
Clare Dodd, UK general manager at Empathy, discusses why bereavement policies in the workplace cannot be one-size-fits-all.
News
HDUK reports record employee happiness score
The latest Employee Survey showed that 88% of staff trust management, 87% reported positive wellbeing and 84% said they love the work they do.
Opinion
Embedding meaningful work at scale
Angela Rixon on how organisations can embed meaningful work by focusing on employees’ real experiences.
Opinion
Six practical uses for a Personal Board
Emma Maslen, founder and CEO of inspir’em, explores how building a Personal Board can transform your career and personal growth.
News
Just one in 12 feel comfortable discussing cancer concerns with their employer, finds Aviva
People were most likely to talk to their partner (46%), a medical professional (43%) or a close friend (35%).
News
Whistleblowing doubles in UK councils following new worker protections, analysis finds
Doncaster Council saw the biggest rise in whistleblowing reports at 250%.
News
Recognition at work drives happiness for employees, finds Ciphr
Being recognised for their work and doing purposeful and meaningful work were both chosen by 34%.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
WPP gender pay gap narrows as more women reach top roles in 2025
Its latest report revealed that the median pay gap fell from 17.8% to 17.4%, linked to more women in the top pay quartile.
News
Currys reports boost in work-life balance and productivity as it expands HQ
The company has expanded to support its hybrid working model that lets teams decide how and when they work from the office.