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A collection of stories and sources focussed on woke HR practices as covered in other publications.

Navigating the Digital Overload: The Hidden Toll of FoMO in the Workplace

August 11, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
Information Overload

Explore the impact of digital overload on workplace mental health, focusing on how FoMO contributes to stress and burnout in the modern office environment.

Categories In the News Tags FOMO, Information Overload

Younger Employees Leading the Push for Health Support in the Workplace

August 11, 2024August 9, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
Young employees drive the demand for workplace health support

Discover how workplace health support, especially for younger employees, enhances productivity, well-being, and retention in today’s competitive job market.

Categories In the News Tags Wellbeing

The Gender Divide in Remote Work: Women Struggle More with Work-Life Balance

August 11, 2024August 7, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
Working from home

Explore how remote work impacts women’s work-life balance differently than men’s, highlighting the need for shared responsibilities.

Categories In the News Tags Gender Inequality, Remote Working, Work-Life Balance

Impact of National Living Wage Increase on Median Pay Awards in 2024

July 26, 2024July 25, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn

The 2024 National Living Wage hike significantly impacts median pay awards, with Brightmine reporting stability in pay settlements. Learn how this change affects businesses and employees as inflation stabilises.

Categories In the News Tags Living Wage, Personnel Today

UK Labour Government Plans ‘Right to Switch Off’ – Impact on Productivity and Business

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
An office worker switching off their computer at the end of the day, with a frustrated boss in the background trying to communicate.

The UK Labour government’s proposal to allow workers to ignore out-of-hours messages aims to boost productivity but faces criticism from businesses and Conservatives.

Categories In the News Tags Labour Government, Productivity, Workers' Rights

Labour’s WFH Charter: Impact on Businesses and Productivity

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
Workers on balance

Labour’s WFH charter aims to overhaul employment rights but faces criticism for potential negative impacts on businesses and productivity

Categories In the News Tags Labour Government

Allison Bailey Loses Appeal Against Stonewall in Gender-Critical Case

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
Allison Bailey KC

Allison Bailey’s appeal against Stonewall fails, raising issues about gender-critical views and workplace discrimination. Learn more about the case and its implications.

Categories In the News Tags Allison Bailey KC, Discrimination, Gender Critical, Personnel Today, Stonewall

Council Worker Loses Case Over Gender-Critical Email Sign-Off

July 25, 2024July 19, 2024 by bwtldev
A pen and ink illustration depicting a formal office setting with a council worker at a desk, using a computer. The worker is seen typing

James Orwin, a council worker, lost his case for belief discrimination after using a provocative email sign-off to challenge East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s pronoun policy.

Categories In the News Tags Gender Critical, Pronouns

Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Skills England and the apprenticeship levy

July 25, 2024July 18, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
Bureaucratic Skills England meeting

Explore the Conservative analysis of Labour’s Skills England and apprenticeship levy reforms. Is this a solution or an invitation for more bureaucracy?

Categories In the News Tags Labour Government

Controversial Kink Training in the Workplace: A Step Too Far?

July 25, 2024July 17, 2024 by Ralph Hawthorn
A pen and ink style illustration depicting an office setting with a whimsical, children-friendly approach.

Social commentator James Esses critiques a new workplace training programme introducing kink and BDSM practices. Is this an example of ‘woke’ culture going too far? Read on to discover the key arguments and ethical concerns raised.

Categories In the News Tags GB News, Kink Culture, Training, Woke
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