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How to Create a Clear Holidays and Absence Policy That Works

Managing staff holidays and absences can be one of the trickiest challenges for any organisation. Without a clear policy, misunderstandings can arise, workloads can…

September 11, 2025

Business Support, HR Articles

Dealing with Frequent Absences? How to Manage Short-Term Sickness Legally and Fairly

Updated 10.08.2026 Short-term sickness is one of the most common HR headaches for small businesses, and one of the easiest to get legally wrong….

August 19, 2025

HR News, Business Support, HR Articles

Smokers in the workplace – employer responsibilities

With National No Smoking Day taking place on 8 March 2023, it served as a useful reminder of the debate that often takes place…

March 29, 2023

HR News, Business Support

The Spring budget, what does it mean for employers?

The Chancellors budget was revealed on 15 March 2023, which predominantly featured support for getting Britain ‘back to work’. The budget outlined that ‘there…

March 18, 2023

Business Support, HR Consultancy, Recruitment

What is the difference between recruitment tracking and talent acquisition?

Recruiting new employees can be costly and time consuming for any business but finding the right candidate for your organisation can be even more…

September 22, 2021

COVID-19, Business Support

The effects of Brexit and Covid on the hospitality workforce

Although pubs and restaurants are back open, the hospitality industry in the UK is far from stable. Hospitality has been deeply affected by the…

July 14, 2021

COVID-19, Business Support

Is your workplace Covid safe?

With lockdown restrictions easing as each month passes, it is still important for employers to be vigilant in making sure workplaces meet Covid safe…

June 21, 2021

HR Articles, Business Support, HR News

Age discrimination is on the up

The Employment Tribunal Service recently released figures that there had been a significant increase in the number of Age Discrimination cases that had been…

May 25, 2021

Business Support, Centric HR News, HR Consultancy

Recovery and change

It’s great to see that the country is starting to get moving again, after a lengthy period of lockdown and significant changes to the…

May 17, 2021

HR News, Business Support, HR Articles

Kickstart Scheme for Schools and Nurseries

The £2 billion Kickstart Scheme scheme has been designed to ensure young people at risk of long term unemployment have a future of opportunity and…

April 26, 2021

HR News, Business Support, HR Articles

UBER case and classification of employed status

The recent Supreme Court decision which found that the Uber drivers are actually workers is a landmark case that employers should take note of. …

April 20, 2021

HR News, Business Support

Employment tribunal figures just released

The following data compiled by the Ministry of Justice has just been released for employment cases reaching tribunals. There has been a 46% decrease…

April 19, 2021

Business Support, COVID-19, HR Consultancy

Impact of Long Covid for employers

“Long COVID” is a term being used which describes the long-lasting impact that COVID-19 can have on a person. These impacts are being seen…

April 17, 2021

Business Support, COVID-19, HR Articles, HR Consultancy

FAQs to support employees returning from a period of shielding

FAQs Q: What is the new national guidance on shielding? Public Health England has issued new guidance to those categorized as extremely clinically vulnerable….

April 16, 2021

HR News, Business Support, HR Publications

Guidance for re-opening

Today has seen the opening of non-essential retail; close contact services such as hairdressers, barbers and nail salons; public buildings, including libraries and community…

April 12, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles

Important changes to the guidance on clinically extremely vulnerable

The Department for Health and Social Care is changing the advice it is giving to those people that are clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV), in…

March 29, 2021

HR Articles, Business Support, HR News

Health problems on the increase from home working

Back in March 2020, when the UK government first imposed a national lockdown in response to the global health crisis, no one could have…

March 11, 2021

HR News, Business Support, HR Articles

Local Authorities promoting lateral flow testing to businesses

Local Authorities throughout England are launching campaigns to local businesses promoting Lateral Flow Testing for employees and their customers who do not have symptoms…

February 11, 2021

Business Support, HR Publications

IR35 Update Guidance Document

To assist with the new IR35 changes to law that come in on 6th April 2021, we have produced an IR35 Update Guidance Document…

February 3, 2021

Business Support, HR Consultancy, HR Publications

Coronavirus Guidance – Key issues for employers

With the world of work changing drastically over the last 12 months due to the pandemic, every resource that helps employers navigate the minefield…

January 22, 2021

Business Support, HR Articles

What is IR35?

IR35 is defined as ‘off-payroll’ working. Established in 1999, the IR35 is tax legislation that aims to stop individuals from avoiding tax by supplying…

October 19, 2020

Business Support

Your line managers have more influence on your business than almost anyone else. They set standards, manage performance and deal with problems day to…

September 12, 2020

Business Support

There are a number of benefits for companies seeking to employ apprentices, not least the significant amount of funding currently available from the UK…

September 12, 2020

Business Support

Outplacement services are becoming an increasingly popular and ethical way for organisations to help employees they have had to make redundant enter the jobs…

September 12, 2020

Flexible Working Requests: What Employers Can and Can’t Say No To

HR Support Packages: Ad Hoc vs Retainer, and What It Actually Costs

How Much Bereavement Leave Is an Employee Entitled to in the UK?

How to Handle Employee Grievances Before They Escalate

Probation and Unfair Dismissal Rights: What the Employment Rights Act 2025 Means for Your Business

News: Business Support

How to Create a Clear Holidays and Absence Policy That Works

Dealing with Frequent Absences? How to Manage Short-Term Sickness Legally and Fairly

Smokers in the workplace – employer responsibilities

The Spring budget, what does it mean for employers?

What is the difference between recruitment tracking and talent acquisition?

The effects of Brexit and Covid on the hospitality workforce

Is your workplace Covid safe?

Age discrimination is on the up

Recovery and change

Kickstart Scheme for Schools and Nurseries

UBER case and classification of employed status

Employment tribunal figures just released

Impact of Long Covid for employers

FAQs to support employees returning from a period of shielding

Guidance for re-opening

Important changes to the guidance on clinically extremely vulnerable

Health problems on the increase from home working

Local Authorities promoting lateral flow testing to businesses

IR35 Update Guidance Document

Coronavirus Guidance – Key issues for employers

What is IR35?

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