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Lidl signs legal agreement with EHRC to prevent sexual harassment at work
Baroness Kishwer Falkner said: “By signing this legal agreement, Lidl GB has committed to carrying out this work based on our expert advice.”
Employee Relations
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Over half of marketers would refuse promotion if it jeopardised wellbeing – Michael Page
The report found that 54% of marketers in the UK and globally would reject a step up at work if it meant worse work-life balance.
Employee Relations
Workplace wellbeing support boosts employee loyalty and productivity, study reveals
According to research from Towergate Employees, 35% of employers identified increased employee loyalty, retention and “doing the right thing” as the top advantages.
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Three quarters of workers experience burnout in past year, survey finds
The findings come from a survey of 2,000 working adults conducted by music licensing company PPL PRS.
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Time-wasting at work gains equivalent of three weeks’ holiday, research finds
Haypp revealed that 30% of workers admitted to scrolling through social media each week when they should be working.
Employee Relations
UK firms warned of ‘blind spot’ in succession planning as leadership shortages loom
New research from Robert Half warns that UK businesses risk instability by failing to strengthen succession planning despite concerns over future leadership shortages.
Business
David Spear Commercials transfers 60% of the business to an EOT
Transferring to a partial EOT model has enabled David Spear Commercials to remain independent, locally rooted and people led.
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Barista-quality coffee now a workplace essential, research reveals
Thrive London's research of 1,000 British employees and 100 employers revealed the pivotal role coffee now plays in workplace satisfaction and performance.
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Authenticity and empathy ranked as top leadership qualities in insurance sector
Research by The Clear Company reveals insurance professionals value authenticity and empathy above all other traits in inclusive leaders, ahead of the Dive In Festival.
Employee Relations
Less than half of UK employees receive financial wellbeing support, CloudPay warns
Research from payroll provider CloudPay shows only 48% of UK employees are offered financial wellbeing support, as the UK marks National Financial Awareness Day.
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“Bold action” still needed to continue addressing Tory jobs failures, says TUC
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: “Years of Tory cuts and underinvestment have left big challenges in the jobs market – including continued growth in the use of insecure zero hours contracts."
Employee Relations
UK’s largest toy retailer to become fully employee owned
Gary Grant, who founded the company in 1981, will hand over control of the family-owned business, which now operates 160 shops across the country.