Research perspectives

Research perspectives

Third of workers have experienced bullying disguised as “banter” survey finds

According to a survey of more than 2,000 people in the UK by law firm Irwin Mitchell, around a third those polled have been bullied at work by comments disguised as “banter”. Such bullying was …

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One third of employers see increase in grievances over the past two years

Research by XpertHR has found a significant increase in grievances amongst the 158 organisations it surveyed in Autumn 2022. The top reasons for employee grievances were bullying or harassment (67%), relationships with managers (54%) and …

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Research advocates wider use of “adjustment passports” for invisible disabilities

A new research paper from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology  which produces impartial briefings for Parliament, has highlighted the challenges facing people with invisible disabilities in employment and higher and further education. The …

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Whistleblowing policies lack trained investigators

A majority of employers have whistleblowing policies, but lack formal training for those handling whistleblowing claims, a study by compliance services provider Safecall has found. In a survey of HR managers and directors in 222 …

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Employment news, Research perspectives

Further increase in Tribunal Claims awaiting a hearing or decision

The number of employment tribunal cases awaiting a hearing or decision reached 50,518 at the end of 2022, according to new research. According to HM Courts & Tribunals Service records this was up from 47,041 in …

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Employment news, Research perspectives

Evaluation finds universities need to make more progress in tackling harassment and sexual misconduct

An independent evaluation, commissioned by the Office for Students into how well Universities and Colleges in England have adopted the Statement of Expectations in tackling harassment and sexual misconduct, has found that much more progress …

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