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The technology tug-of-war: why HR must retain control of workplace surveillance in an increasingly ‘smart’ era

The technology tug-of-war: why HR must retain control of workplace surveillance in an increasingly ‘smart’ era

Workplace surveillance is not new. Employers have long relied on tools such as CCTV, access-control systems and call monitoring to protect assets and manage conduct…

We’re serving ‘bin’ sausage rolls today: a reminder of how misconduct dismissal and disability claims really work

We’re serving ‘bin’ sausage rolls today: a reminder of how misconduct dismissal and disability claims really work

The recent Employment Tribunal case of Duffy v LNER was widely reported in the press last week. Mr Duffy, a train hospitality employee, was dismissed…

Employment Rights Act 2025: What employers should be focusing on now

Employment Rights Act 2025: What employers should be focusing on now

After months of parliamentary back-and-forth, the Employment Rights Bill has finally cleared the House of Lords and has today (18th December 2025) received Royal Assent.…

Authenticity and Fairness at Work: what employers can learn from McLaren and Lando Norris

Authenticity and Fairness at Work: what employers can learn from McLaren and Lando Norris

At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, Britain’s Lando Norris, driving for the McLaren team, was crowned world champion for the first time. The…

Growing with Grief: Why Grief Awareness Week Matters – and How Workplaces Can Make a Difference

Growing with Grief: Why Grief Awareness Week Matters – and How Workplaces Can Make a Difference

Every one of us will experience grief at some point in our lives. Yet despite its universality, grief is still something we rarely talk about…

Government ditches ‘day one’ unfair dismissal rights pledge: what next?

Government ditches ‘day one’ unfair dismissal rights pledge: what next?

The right to claim unfair dismissal is a flagship UK employment protection. It has never been a day one entitlement and, following the Government’s announcement…