Maddy Christopher, Author at HRZone

Implications of ‘Hushed Hybrid’

Employers may be encouraging more days in the workplace, but some workers might be ignoring the official policy.

Amazon salary hike deemed “too little, too late” by union

Amazon has raised minimum rates for UK workers by nearly 10% after winning a union recognition bid against GMB.

Modern workplace culture trends: Becky Norman on HRchat podcast

Our very own Becky Norman, Managing editor of HRZone, joins the HRchat podcast to discuss four commonalities among people-focused, high-performing organisations.

First Bus worker dismissed for misogyny towards boss

A white and pink First Bus on route 12 to Stonebow is driving on a road with greenery in the background, after a worker dismissed for misconduct.

A tribunal ruled that First Bus worker’s dismissal was fair after using sexist, derogatory language when speaking about his female boss.

Next employees wins six-year equal pay case

Next court case ruling equal pay for employees

Over 3,500 current and former employees of Next have secured a decisive victory in their six-year legal battle for equal pay.

BBC implements new anti-grooming guidelines following Huw Edwards scandal

In the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal, the BBC has introduced updated guidelines to prevent the abuse of power and ensure a safer work environment for all employees.

EHRC issues new guidelines to prevent discriminatory job adverts

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In a bid to prevent discrimination, the UK equality regulator, The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has amended its guidance on job adverts.

Employment tribunal rules Apple employee unfairly dismissed

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An employment tribunal has found Apple’s investigation to have significant deficiencies and has found it to have unfairly dismissed an employee over racial allegations and insensitive photos.

HMRC worker wins harassment claim over unwanted birthday card

An HMRC worker won a harassment case against her employer after being sent a birthday card and over 20 other total allegations of harassment.

Tribunal awards £90,000 to mother in landmark sex discrimination case

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A mother of two receives £90,000 through tribunal when her offer of employment is rescinded after asking the ages of her children.

Entries for 2024 Culture Pioneer Awards now open!

Culture Pioneer Awards 2024 - entries open

This year’s Culture Pioneer award entries have officially opened. It’s time to show us what your workplace culture is made of!

International Women’s Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion

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Today is International Women’s Day 2024 and this year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. So, instead of coming up with a feisty piece calling out gender-based injustice and offering guidance on how to create change, this year we have gone in a different direction. This year we want to inspire women and allies, by sharing stories […]