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Employers are failing to fully resolve workplace conflict, report reveals

Eight in 10 (81 per cent) employers feel they are doing enough to prevent and manage bullying and harassment at work, but just over a third of...

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Government seeks to address the ‘greatest employment challenge for a generation’

The Labour Market Advisory Board has been launched to advise the government on getting Britain ‘working again’ following growing economic inactivity.

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Total number of registered dental professionals increases

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the 2024 annual renewal period, has increased again, compared with the...

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HR departments fail to address workplace bullying

​Employees have little trust in human resources departments to deal fairly and effectively with workplace bullying, according to a study published in...

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Sexual harassment act amendment focuses on prevention

There will be a new duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace from October 2024.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy announced

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published an update on its equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy. The plans will be in place until...

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GDC publishes statistical reports for 2023

The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its annual Registration and Fitness to Practise statistical reports for 2023.

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Tax-Free Childcare

Experts from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) outline the financial help available for parents.

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Over 30 per cent of NHS staff have taken mental health leave

​More than three in ten (31 per cent) NHS employees have had to take time off work with mental health issues in the past year, according to a UNISON...

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Cumbrian dentist calls for further NHS contract changes

John Lewis, chair of the North Cumbria Local Dental Committee, says NHS dentistry has “become unsustainable.” He is calling for the contract to be...

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Just under a third of Brits have experienced or witnessed workplace bias

A recent survey conducted by an online compliance training company, Skillcast, revealed statistics regarding bias in the workplace among UK residents....

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GDC publishes an update on transparency and trust

The General Dental Council (GDC) has provided an update on work underway to address concerns about the level of detail that is put into the public...