Employee Relations
Christmas work parties linked to hundreds of tribunal cases each year – YuLife
Data showed that there have been 322 UK Employment Tribunal cases since 2017 linked to festive celebrations.
Workplace Conflict
News
Over half of businesses suspect AI is behind employee complaints, survey finds
The survey of 200 HR professionals by Irwin Mitchell found that 60% of UK businesses have recently handled grievances they suspect were generated by AI tools.
Employee Relations
Aston Business School launches workplace aggression prevention toolkit
The toolkit gives clear definitions of workplace aggression and step-by-step strategies for prevention.
News
Clear language key to resolving workplace conflict – Acas
The study reported that vague phrases used in workplaces, such as 'nipping it in the bud', could mislead or confuse people.
Employee Relations
Culture of conflict avoidance on the rise for UK businesses, research reveals
A survey by WorkNest found that 43% of employers and HR professionals said fear of confrontation or escalation is the single biggest barrier to resolving disputes early.