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March 2026 Newsletter
Why planning an HR budget could save you money this year | The role managers play in preventing long term sickness | Recruit or reorganise? How to think differently about capacity as costs rise | Plus your questions answered
February 2026 Newsletter
What every employer needs to know about suspension | A recent tribunal case with a simple lesson for business owners | How to manage and reduce absence | Other key news you should be aware of | Plus, your questions answered
January 2026 Newsletter
Getting your HR ready for the year ahead | Why so many resignations happen in January (and how to prevent them) | Latest news on employment law reforms | ADHD support and paternity pay | Plus, your questions answered
December 2025 Newsletter
How to stop knowledge walking out the door when key staff leave | December’s tricky people challenges (and how to handle them) | News updates: disability inclusion, digital IDs and Gen Z money worries | And answers to your latest questions.
November 2025 Newsletter
Day 1 dismissal rights | Getting right-to-work checks right first time | Why disability claims are up 40% | Plus, we answer your questions on social media policies, job titles and holiday carry-over.
October 2025 Newsletter
Those employment law mistakes that keep catching people out (and costing them thousands) | Why growth can expose gaps in your HR setup that you didn’t even know existed | Your team might be clocking more unpaid hours than you think | Some good news from the government about high street support | The mental health stuff that’s hitting businesses hard right now | Plus we answer your latest questions.
September 2025 Newsletter
What small businesses can learn from the McDonald’s culture crisis | How to spot underperformance before it affects your bottom line | Simple ways to manage rising staff costs | Answers to your most-asked HR questions
August 2025 Newsletter
What you should be planning for September (before it gets busy) | How to handle it when someone quits in anger | Why stressed managers create stressed teams (and what to do about it) | Why one rushed redundancy just cost £24k | Plus answers to your most common HR questions
July 2025 Newsletter
Practical, low-cost ways to support your team through the cost crisis (that actually improves performance) | Why 25% of employees are hiding burnout from their managers | How minimum wage increases might be disrupting your team dynamics | And answers to your burning questions
June 2025 Newsletter
How to choose the right HR support for your business | Why employee tracking isn’t necessarily the answer to “quiet vacationing” | How HR can help to protect your business from fraud | Plus, answers to your burning HR questions.
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How to resolve conflict between two employees
Handling conflict isn’t how you want to spend your time or energy and it can be really tempting to turn a blind eye. Here’s why that isn’t a good idea and how you can nip things in the bud before they escalate.
Can I fire someone for poor performance?
Poor performance is one of the hardest issues to deal with as a business owner. Here’s what you need to know…
Can I suspend an employee during a workplace investigation?
When something serious happens at work, it can be hard to know what to do next. You want to protect your team and your business, but you also want to be fair…
What to do when a new hire isn’t working out during probation
You hired someone promising. Three weeks in, your gut’s telling you something’s off. Probation exists for exactly this reason but handling it fairly while protecting your business can be tricky.
Don’t get caught out: Is my freelancer actually an employee?
Freelancers look like the perfect solution for small businesses. But this seemingly simple arrangement can hide unexpected risks that could impact your business.
Hidden legal risks when scaling
Growing your business feels amazing. More customers, more revenue, more people joining your team. But growth often exposes gaps in your HR setup that you didn’t even know existed.
Is how you’re working with people legal?
In our latest blog, we look at some legalities of working with people, the potential issues you may face and the easy fixes to make sure you’re protected.
3 things you should fix before they become a legal problem
Not every HR issue will turn into a legal problem. But it’s worth knowing which ones might so that you can handle them well from the start.
Statutory Sick Pay changes – what your business needs to know
The Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in the coming months. As a business owner, understanding these changes now will help you to adapt smoothly when they come into effect.
The legal requirements of employing parents
Parents make up a huge chunk of our workforce. And that’s why, as a business owner, it’s important to understand what your legal requirements are when employing parents.
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