Hybrid working as productive as full-time office attendance

A Stanford University study finds that hybrid working is just as productive as full-time office attendance. The post Hybrid working as productive as full-time office attendance appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

SNP manifesto: NHS investment and rejoining the EU

Scottish National Party launches general election manifesto with promises to invest in the NHS, rejoin the EU and end 14 years of austerity. The post SNP manifesto: NHS investment and rejoining the... Read more »

Bonus boon for Games Workshop employees

Warhammer figurine maker Games Workshop has handed over £18m in cash payments to its employees after it reported a strong year of sales and profits. The post Bonus boon for Games Workshop... Read more »

Disney workers mount legal action over ‘relocate or resign’ request

Disney workers are suing their employer for damages after being told to move across the US for a project that was later cancelled. The post Disney workers mount legal action over ‘relocate... Read more »

Christian wins discrimination claim after job offer rescinded over LGBT views

A Christian social worker has partly won his belief discrimination claim after a charity rescinded his job offer following the discovery of Facebook posts he had made expressing his views on homosexuality... Read more »

Head teacher unfairly dismissed for ‘tapping son’s hand’ awarded £102k

A head teacher who was unfairly dismissed after tapping her own child’s hand with her fingers has been awarded £102,300 by the employment tribunal. Ms Malabver-Goulbourne was a head teacher at a... Read more »

Bright Horizons: ‘New government must raise status of childcare profession’

In an interview with Personnel Today, Bright Horizons’ executive HR director Janine Leightley sets out what the sector would like to see from a new government, and explains why retention is key... Read more »

Female academics take 15 more years to reach full professorship

It takes women almost 15 years longer than men to progress to a full professorship at a top university, according to a new analysis. Researchers looked at data from the Higher Education... Read more »

RAD Awards 2025: Entries now open

Employers who have made great strides in their employer branding and recruitment communications are being invited to enter the 2025 RAD Awards, which are now open for entries. The RAD Awards champion... Read more »

How HR mentors are rebuilding confidence among ex-offenders

People with convictions face challenges getting into and progressing in work, but a mentoring scheme involving experienced HR professionals is helping rebuild their confidence. Ashleigh Webber reports Last year, the CIPD Trust... Read more »