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

An employee comes to you and says their father has died. What happens next? If you are like most business owners, you will want…

August 10, 2026

HR Articles

How to Handle Employee Grievances Before They Escalate

Every business hits this moment eventually. An employee knocks on your door, or sends that carefully worded email, and suddenly you’re dealing with a…

July 8, 2026

HR Articles

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

From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period for ordinary unfair dismissal protection in the UK will drop from two years to just six months….

July 8, 2026

HR Articles, HR Consultancy

What HR policies does a small business legally need in the UK?

This is one of the most common questions small business owners ask, and the answer has two layers. There are policies you are legally…

June 8, 2026

HR Articles

HR Retainer Pricing and Packages: What Does an HR Retainer Cost?

A plain-English guide for UK small business owners considering outsourced HR support If you have ever Googled ‘do I need HR support’ at 10pm…

May 26, 2026

HR Articles

What Should I Look for When Choosing an Outsourced HR Company?

A practical guide for UK small business owners and SME leaders Running a business means you are already juggling operations, customers, finance, and growth….

May 26, 2026

HR Articles

The ACAS Code of Practice: Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Explained

Handling employee concerns or misconduct is never easy. But if your disciplinary and grievance procedures aren’t aligned with the guidelines set by the Advisory,…

March 25, 2026

HR Articles

Are Your Employment Contracts Up to Date? Key Risks for UK Employers

Employment contracts aren’t the most exciting read, but they’re one of the most powerful tools you have as an employer. When contracts fall behind…

February 12, 2026

HR Articles

Is Your Business HR Compliant? Why You Need a HR Risk Audit

Running a business is challenging enough without the added worry of whether your HR practices are legally compliant and fit for purpose. Employment law,…

January 14, 2026

HR Consultancy, HR Articles

New Hire? Use This Induction Checklist to Get It Right Every Time

Bringing a new employee on board is exciting, but without a structured induction process, even the most talented hires can struggle to settle in….

December 2, 2025

HR Articles

Exiting Employees the Right Way: How to Handle Leavers and Settlement Agreements Professionally

Employee exits are a natural part of any business cycle, but how you manage them can make all the difference. Whether an employee is…

October 28, 2025

HR Articles

What Should Be in a New Employee Starter Form? A Complete HR Checklist

Updated 04.08.26 Bringing a new employee on board is always exciting, but it can also be a paperwork minefield. From payroll details to emergency…

October 28, 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 Articles

Fostering a respectful workplace: Strategies to eliminate bullying and harassment

As a leader or manager within an organisation, can you honestly, hand on heart say your workplace is a safe place to work free…

November 1, 2023

HR Articles

Men’s mental heath in the workplace

Our clients ask us all the time about what we can do to support Men in the workplace. It’s not just about paying lip-service…

October 30, 2023

HR Articles

Does physical appearance at work matter?

Makeup has been used for centuries as a way to enhance beauty and self-expression and the majority of us women choose to wear make-up…

October 23, 2023

HR Articles

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 to 15 October. It’s a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in…

September 28, 2023

HR Articles

Are you a good leader?

So you’re our client, you are interested in managing people effectively – but this month we are asking – Are you a good leader? …

September 27, 2023

HR Articles

Probation periods – who benefits?

Probation periods – do they benefit the employer or employee? More recently, probation periods have become common practice in employment and written within the…

September 26, 2023

HR Articles

Understanding the difference between gender and sex in the modern workplace

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the concepts of gender and sex have become increasingly prominent in discussions about diversity and inclusion within the workplace. …

September 25, 2023

HR Articles

Creating a supportive and flexible workplace for women during the menopause

Understand the menopause For years, women have battled through the menopause, a natural phase that can bring about physical, emotional, and psychological changes that…

September 23, 2023

HR Articles, HR News

The benefits of pensions for both employers and employees

Every September, Pension Awareness Week helps to raise awareness of the importance of pensions and improve the financial wellbeing of people across the UK…

September 15, 2023

HR Articles

Supporting employees with Alzheimers in the workplace

World Alzheimer’s Month is an annual international campaign aimed at raising awareness and challenging the stigma that surrounds dementia and it aims to educate…

August 29, 2023

HR Articles

How to make employees feel a sense of belonging to your company

Employers have a significant role to play in creating a sense of belonging among employees within an organisation as feeling like a part of…

August 29, 2023

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

How Much Does Outsourced HR Cost for a Small Business?

How to Handle Employee Grievances Before They Escalate

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

What HR policies does a small business legally need in the UK?

News: HR Articles

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

What HR policies does a small business legally need in the UK?

HR Retainer Pricing and Packages: What Does an HR Retainer Cost?

What Should I Look for When Choosing an Outsourced HR Company?

The ACAS Code of Practice: Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Explained

Are Your Employment Contracts Up to Date? Key Risks for UK Employers

Is Your Business HR Compliant? Why You Need a HR Risk Audit

New Hire? Use This Induction Checklist to Get It Right Every Time

Exiting Employees the Right Way: How to Handle Leavers and Settlement Agreements Professionally

What Should Be in a New Employee Starter Form? A Complete HR Checklist

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

Fostering a respectful workplace: Strategies to eliminate bullying and harassment

Men’s mental heath in the workplace

Does physical appearance at work matter?

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Are you a good leader?

Probation periods – who benefits?

Understanding the difference between gender and sex in the modern workplace

Creating a supportive and flexible workplace for women during the menopause

The benefits of pensions for both employers and employees

Supporting employees with Alzheimers in the workplace

How to make employees feel a sense of belonging to your company

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