# early career (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover early career. Page: Feed: --- ## [DBS updates checks’ guidance for employers](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/dbs-updates-checks-guidance-for-employers/) _2026-08-25 · Nic Paton · Personnel Today_ The government’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has updated its ‘Update Service’ guidance for employers. The DBS helps employers make... The post DBS updates checks’ guidance for employers appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Black council worker subject to racial harassment over ‘dismissive’ manager](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/black-council-worker-subject-to-racial-harassment-over-dismissive-manager/) _2026-08-25 · Nic Paton · Personnel Today_ A black council worker was subjected to “serious” racial abuse and harassment, a tribunal has ruled, as her managers were “dismissive” when she complained. The post Black council worker subject to racial harassment over ‘dismissive’ manager appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Fish packer wins £11k for unfair dismissal after swearing at colleagues](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/fish-packer-wins-11k-for-unfair-dismissal-after-swearing-at-colleagues/) _2026-08-25 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ A fish packer has won more than £11k for unfair dismissal after allegations that she swore at colleagues and her behaviour at work. The post Fish packer wins £11k for unfair dismissal after swearing at colleagues appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [CIPD zero-hours response outlines cost concerns](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/cipd-zero-hours-response-outlines-cost-concerns/) _2026-08-24 · Jo Faragher · Personnel Today_ Two-thirds of employers using zero-hours contracts expect costs to increase if reforms are made as planned, according to the CIPD. The post CIPD zero-hours response outlines cost concerns appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Uber fined €825 million over ‘robo-firing’ drivers](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/uber-fined-e825-million-over-robo-firing-drivers/) _2026-08-24 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ The Dutch Data Protection Authority found serious infringements relating to Uber's use of automated systems to suspend and deactivate drivers. The post Uber fined €825 million over ‘robo-firing’ drivers appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Unions urge government to stick to pledge on zero-hours work](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/unions-zero-hours-pledge/) _2026-08-24 · Jo Faragher · Personnel Today_ Unions have asked for reassurance from the government that it will stick to its manifesto pledge on zero-hours contracts. The post Unions urge government to stick to pledge on zero-hours work appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Total reward strategy: a step-by-step framework for UK HR teams](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/total-reward-strategy-a-step-by-step-framework-for-uk-hr-teams/) _2026-08-24 · David Whitfield · Personnel Today_ A total rewards strategy is how you respond to the base pay differential squeeze, so your staff knows the total value of their pay and what they are worth to you. The post Total reward strategy: a step-by-step framework for UK HR teams appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Equity singers launch code of practice to improve working conditions](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/equity-singers-launch-code-of-practice-to-improve-working-conditions/) _2026-08-24 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ Church and Synagogue singers who are members of Equity’s Liturgical Singers Network have developed the code as best practice for the engagement of liturgical singers. The post Equity singers launch code of practice to improve working conditions appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Graduate job vacancies hit all-time low in July](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/graduate-job-vacancies-hit-all-time-low-in-july/) _2026-08-23 · Nic Paton · Personnel Today_ Graduates fresh from their degree ceremonies face job uncertainty as UK graduate vacancies have fallen to an all-time low, according to a report. The post Graduate job vacancies hit all-time low in July appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Half of UK workers struggled with presenteeism this summer – poll](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/half-of-uk-workers-struggled-with-presenteeism-this-summer-poll/) _2026-08-21 · Nic Paton · Personnel Today_ Nearly half (49%) of UK workers admit to having worked while unwell this summer, with stress, poor sleep, work demands,... The post Half of UK workers struggled with presenteeism this summer – poll appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L0WVXjyI6Cu0) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [NHS director who ‘misused vehicle’ wins £118k for unfair dismissal](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/nhs-director-who-misused-vehicle-wins-118k-for-unfair-dismissal/) _2026-08-21 · Jo Faragher · Personnel Today_ A former NHS executive has been awarded £118,000 after he was sacked without notice for ‘misusing’ a demonstration vehicle. The post NHS director who ‘misused vehicle’ wins £118k for unfair dismissal appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Manager who loudly criticised boss wins unfair dismissal case](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/manager-who-loudly-criticised-boss-wins-unfair-dismissal-case/) _2026-08-21 · Nic Paton · Personnel Today_ A senior manager has won an unfair dismissal case after he was sacked for criticising his manager. The post Manager who loudly criticised boss wins unfair dismissal case appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Don’t underestimate angry employees in the age of AI](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/employee-grievances-ai/) _2026-08-20 · Maria Hoeritzauer · Personnel Today_ A staggering rise in AI-generated grievances and even tribunal claims should not be ignored by HR. The post Don’t underestimate angry employees in the age of AI appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Morrisons announces 1,000 apprenticeships to develop retail leaders](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/morrisons-announces-1000-apprenticeships-to-develop-retail-leaders/) _2026-08-20 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ Morrisons is launching 1,000 apprenticeships to give young people the opportunity to build long-term careers in retail management and leadership. The post Morrisons announces 1,000 apprenticeships to develop retail leaders appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Bullying is one of the worst staff behaviours for disciplinary action](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/bullying-is-one-of-the-worst-staff-behaviours-for-disciplinary-action/) _2026-08-20 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ Bosses report rudeness, theft, bullying or not turning up to work as the worst staff behaviours for disciplinary action. The post Bullying is one of the worst staff behaviours for disciplinary action appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Personnel Today Awards 2026 shortlist: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/personnel-today-awards-2026-shortlist-equality-diversity-inclusion-award/) _2026-08-20 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ We profile companies shortlisted for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award at the Personnel Today Awards 2026. The post Personnel Today Awards 2026 shortlist: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Can GPS at work ever protect workers as well as bosses?](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/gps-at-work/) _2026-08-20 · Michele Angelo Petraroli · Personnel Today_ Tracking employees at work has attracted scrutiny and sparked concerns about privacy. But is there a way that GPS can protect both workers and their employers? The post Can GPS at work ever protect workers as well as bosses? appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Diageo restructure leads to 2,000 job losses](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/diageo-job-losses/) _2026-08-19 · Jo Faragher · Personnel Today_ Drinks manufacturer Diageo has shed around 2,000 jobs over the past year, according to its annual report. The post Diageo restructure leads to 2,000 job losses appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Most employers are benchmarking tribunal risk against the wrong number](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/most-employers-are-benchmarking-tribunal-risk-against-the-wrong-number/) _2026-08-19 · Rees Calder · Personnel Today_ Three-quarters of tribunal claims never reach a hearing, so the awards that do get made stay invisible to the people pricing the risk, argues Rees Calder. The post Most employers are benchmarking tribunal risk against the wrong number appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Preventing sexual harassment in practice: Understanding risks and reasonable steps (webinar)](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/preventing-sexual-harassment-in-practice-understanding-risks-and-reasonable-steps-webinar/) _2026-08-19 · Jo Faragher · Personnel Today_ 06 October 2026 | Register now for our webinar on understanding reasonable steps against sexual harassment. The post Preventing sexual harassment in practice: Understanding risks and reasonable steps (webinar) appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a34L2ZPpDA08) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Triple rise in the number of degree apprenticeship applications](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/triple-rise-in-the-number-of-degree-apprenticeship-applications/) _2026-08-19 · Maddison Frost · Personnel Today_ The number of degree apprenticeship applications has tripled in nearly three years, according to BBS data. The post Triple rise in the number of degree apprenticeship applications appeared first on Personnel Today . ## [Pay awards remain stable as inflation climbs](https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/pay-awards-remain-stable-as-inflation-climbs/) _2026-08-19 · Jo Faragher · Personnel Today_ Pay awards remained stable in the three months to the end of July, although a jump in inflation could put upward pressure on salaries. The post Pay awards remain stable as inflation climbs appeared first on Personnel Today .