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HR Strategy News

HSBC links staff bonuses to in-office presence under hybrid policy

HSBC told staff that failure to meet its 60% in-office presence threshold in hybrid working arrangements could result in reduced payments.

Alessandra Pacelli - Friday, May 23, 2025

Future of Work News

Millennial leaders ‘leading the charge’ on AI and skills-based strategies

Millennial business leaders are emerging as key drivers of skills-based strategies and AI integration in response to concerns about future workforce shortages.

Alessandra Pacelli - Friday, May 23, 2025

Employment Law News

‘Sighing in frustration’ found to be disability discrimination in ADHD tribunal ruling

A UK employment tribunal has ruled that nonverbal expressions of frustration can amount to disability discrimination.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, May 22, 2025

Recruitment News

Overseas hiring of US professionals rises sharply as UK and Europe ‘seek skilled talent’

Companies in the UK and across Europe are hiring a growing number of US-based professionals to address skill gaps.

Alessandra Pacelli - Thursday, May 22, 2025

HR Strategy News

UK workers are ‘increasingly rejecting’ RTO mandates

Less than half of UK workers would comply with full-time RTO mandates, as more and more are prepared to resign or seek alternative employment.

Alessandra Pacelli - Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Reward News

UK pay awards ‘hold steady at 3%’ despite cost pressures in April

UK pay awards have remained consistent, with the median basic increase staying at 3 percent in the three months to the end of April 2025.

Alessandra Pacelli - Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Global Mobility News

UK and EU to develop youth mobility scheme as part of relationship reset

The UK and the EU have agreed to move forward on a youth mobility scheme to make it easier for young people to live and work across both regions.

Alessandra Pacelli - Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Employment Law News

Online gig economy exposes global labour protection failures, Oxford study finds

Most online gig economy platforms are failing to meet even minimum labour standards around pay, working conditions and contracts.

Alessandra Pacelli - Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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HR Strategy NewsFriday, May 23, 2025

HSBC links staff bonuses to in-office presence under hybrid policy

HSBC told staff that failure to meet its 60% in-office presence threshold in hybrid working arrangements could result in reduced payments.

Future of Work NewsFriday, May 23, 2025

Millennial leaders ‘leading the charge’ on AI and skills-based strategies

Millennial business leaders are emerging as key drivers of skills-based strategies and AI integration in response to concerns about future workforce shortages.

Employment Law NewsThursday, May 22, 2025

‘Sighing in frustration’ found to be disability discrimination in ADHD tribunal ruling

A UK employment tribunal has ruled that nonverbal expressions of frustration can amount to disability discrimination.

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Tribunal backs dismissal of manager who exposed himself during video call

A manager has lost a claim for unfair dismissal after being sacked for accidentally exposing himself during a Microsoft Teams call.

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