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Calling in Sick Shouldn’t Come with a Guilt Trip

An apologetic message. An offer to check emails from bed. A promise to make up the time. When an employee calls in sick, their concern is not always just about […]

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The Next Step in Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

The law on workplace sexual harassment is about to become significantly tougher. From October 2026, employers will be under a new legal obligation to take all reasonable steps to prevent […]

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Managing High Performers Without Burning Them Out

High-performing employees are often the people organisations rely on most. They consistently deliver results, take initiative, solve problems quickly, and are usually the first to step up when extra support […]

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Why employee benefits are failing to deliver value

Employee benefits are now a standard part of most UK workplaces. But while many businesses offer them, far fewer are managing them strategically. As budgets tighten and expectations rise, this […]

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The Biggest HR Trends Right Now (And What They Mean for Small Businesses)

The HR landscape is shifting rapidly in 2026. While large organisations often make headlines, the underlying trends are just as relevant, if not more so, for small and growing businesses. […]

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When Is It Too Hot to Work? What Employers Need to Know During Heatwaves

Heatwaves are no longer just an occasional workplace inconvenience. For many businesses, they are becoming a real health, safety and employee relations issue. When temperatures rise, one question often follows: […]

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Does Being a Small Business Mean HR Has to Be Basic?

There is a long-standing assumption that HR in small businesses is primarily about compliance – contracts, policies, and meeting basic legal obligations. That is not because HR is limited in […]

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Employment Rights Act: The Five Biggest Risks Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore

The Employment Rights Act is bringing the most significant changes to employment law in a generation. While many of the reforms are being introduced gradually through to 2027, employers who […]

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The “Unexpected” Rise in UK Unemployment

There’s a familiar pattern in UK labour market commentary: unemployment rises, wages slow, hiring cools, and the explanation quickly drifts toward geopolitics, global uncertainty, or some vague “economic headwinds”. It […]

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When should your HR be outsourced?

Outsourcing HR isn’t just something businesses do when problems arise, it can also be a practical way to take a time-consuming and specialist function off your plate, while still keeping […]

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Tribunal Backlogs – Prevention More Important Than Ever

The Employment Tribunal system in England and Wales is under significant strain. Employment Tribunal backlogs have reached almost 72,000 claims, with some hearings reportedly being scheduled years after claims are […]

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Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave: A New Right

From 6 April 2026, a new statutory entitlement, Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave (BPPL), came into force in the UK, giving fathers and partners the right to take extended time off […]