A WorkNest survey has highlighted significant uncertainty about the legal robustness of workplace policies ahead of the forthcoming Employment Rights bill. Among 300 employers surveyed, only 16% reported feeling “very confident” that their HR processes …
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A recent survey of 2,000 UK workers by legal platform Valla highlights widespread confusion about the employment tribunal system and the resulting barriers to challenging unlawful treatment. Nine in 10 employees reported lacking fundamental knowledge …
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An internal review by consultancy HR Rewired has found that anti-Black racism is “baked into” the Metropolitan Police’s HR systems, influencing decisions around recruitment, promotion, and grievance handling. The report, completed in July 2025 but …
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Nearly half of UK employees (46%) report having experienced a toxic workplace, according to new research from Pearn Kandola. The survey of 2,000 workers identified bullying, favouritism, stress, and burnout among the main drivers of …
A year on from the Worker Protection Act’s implementation, many organisations are still struggling to embed effective measures to prevent sexual harassment. The Act requires employers to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent such behaviour, …
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An employment tribunal has ruled that Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service unfairly dismissed a firefighter accused of inappropriate behaviour toward female colleagues, citing significant flaws in both the investigation and disciplinary process. The judge described …
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