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Risk management | BA employee goes viral: How to manage reputational risk

A British Airways cabin crew member has gone viral after being discovered dancing naked in a business class toilet mid-shift, according to The Independent’s report of the incident yesterday (2 June).

Pay and reward | John Lewis staff call for bonuses to return: Can reward address employee discontent?

Employees from retail giant John Lewis Partnership have called on bosses to reinstate bonuses after a three-year hiatus, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (1 June).

Absenteeism | Absenteeism rife in HR, data shows

People who work in HR and accounting are off work more than people who work in other sectors, according to data published today (2 June).

AI | Exclusive: Eight in 10 business leaders use AI for mentorship

Eight in 10 (80%) business leaders have used generative AI as a business mentor, according to research findings published today (2 June).

Volunteering | Unused volunteering days cost employers £5k+ per person a year, research suggests

If employers maximised volunteering days, they could boost productivity by at least £5,239 per employee, per year, according to research findings published today (2 June), the start of Volunteers'...

Surveillance | Workplace surveillance unfairly targets black employees, research suggests

Black employees in the UK may face a higher risk of workplace surveillance, according to research published today (30 May).

Carers | Almost half of kinship carers leave their jobs

Almost half (45%) of kinship carers leave their jobs when caring for a relative's or friend’s child, according to research findings published on Wednesday (28 May).

Health and wellbeing | More than half of UK workers struggle with addiction

Nearly six in 10 employees have struggled with some form of addiction, research findings from health insurer Bupa have revealed.

Employment tribunal | Biased investigation led to unfair dismissal, tribunal rules

A former IT director has won his claim of unfair dismissal after a tribunal found that the performance investigation into him was biased.

Tax | ITV tax liability fund: How can HR comply with freelance pay regulations?

Broadcaster ITV has set aside £61m for potential tax liability, according to reports published on Tuesday (27 May).

Apprenticeships | Under-22s set to gain from apprenticeship funding boost

The UK government’s £3bn ‘apprenticeship budget’, aimed at support apprentices aged 16 to 21, has been hailed as “really good news for young people”, though the CIPD called for “a more ambitious...

Pensions | Living pensions scheme extended

Employers who offer defined benefit pension schemes are now eligible to achieve 'living pension' accreditation, the Living Wage Foundation charity announced today (28 May).