The CIPD’s latest research on conflict found that just over a third (35%) of employees experienced some form of conflict over the past year, ranging from an isolated incident, sexual harassment/bullying to an ongoing difficult relationship.
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Rise of the female breadwinner
Women earns the most in one-in-four households with the proportion of female breadwinners is steadily rising.
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One in ten affected by a financial scam since Covid-19 pandemic
5.2 million* UK adults either a victim or know someone who has fallen victim to a scam since the outbreak of Covid-19.
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Pension contribution chasm
More work needed to stop the contribution ‘chasm’ in workplace pensions. Record numbers are now saving thanks to Auto-enrolment but millions are still missing out.
Quarter of employees believe bullying and harassment are overlooked
New report from the CIPD calls on organisations to train managers to be more effective at managing conflict at work.
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Get rich and live longer
Rich people can look forward to an additional nine years of healthy life, researchers have claimed.
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‘Stoptober’ and employee health
October sees the annual ‘Stoptober’ campaign with its aim of encouraging smokers to give up the habit. advo hr looks at how the benefits offered by employers can help employees to give up smoking, and generally live a healthier lifestyle.
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Flexible working: Is it working?
New research shows that under 1 in 5 employees are using their statutory right to request flexible working.
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UK labour market: resilient, but fear of future lower growth
The most recent labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the number of vacancies at 870,000 for November 2018 to January 2019 – 16,000 more than for August to October 2018 and 46,000 more than a year earlier. This was the highest estimate since comparable records began in 2001.
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LGBT+ staff still facing discrimination and fears at work
Manchester Pride, one of the longest-running LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) events in the country attract thousands of visitors celebrating their community. However, LGBT+ people are still facing discrimination in the workplace, according to new report.
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