New legislation is changing employee relations (and what SMEs should do next)
New legislation is changing employee relations (and what SMEs should do next) The Employment Rights Act 2025 is one of the most significant updates to UK employment law in a generation. Several...
World Menopause Day: a workplace conversation worth having
World Menopause Day: a workplace conversation worth having World Menopause Day is a helpful reminder for employers to talk openly about menopause at work not as a “personal issue” that employees...
A costly reminder for UK employers: reasonable adjustments must be real, not performative
A costly reminder for UK employers: reasonable adjustments must be real, not performative A recent Employment Tribunal decision is a stark reminder that disability discrimination risks aren’t...
Why Workplace Wellbeing Can’t Wait
Why Workplace Wellbeing Can’t Wait More than ever, employees are trying to carry on working when they’re unwell physically, mentally, or both. Recent polling suggests 56% of workers have delayed...
Why an electric car benefit is a family benefit, not just a work perk
Why an electric car benefit is a family benefit, not just a work perk Electric car salary sacrifice is often presented as an individual perk, typically listed alongside pension contributions and...
September Compliance Check: Key UK Employment Law Updates to Watch
September Compliance Check: Key UK Employment Law Updates to Watch September often feels like a fresh start but for HR and business leaders, it’s also a critical checkpoint. With the year’s final...
Surviving the “Low-Churn Limbo”: Why SME Employers Must Shift from Hiring to Retaining in 2026
Surviving the "Low-Churn Limbo": Why SME Employers Must Shift from Hiring to Retaining in 2026 The UK job market has entered a peculiar phase that economists are calling the "low-hire, low-fire"...
UK Workplace Burnout & Return Support Guide
UK Workplace Burnout & Return Support Guide The UK workplace is experiencing a hidden retention crisis. While the "low-hire, low-fire" market has kept employee turnover artificially low, it...
The Rising Tide of Workplace Sickness Absence
The Rising Tide of Workplace Sickness Absence UK businesses are facing a troubling development: sickness absence rates have jumped by 55% since 2019*, according to a recent People HR report. This...
Sexual harassment prevention: why SMEs should review policies, training and risk assessments now
Sexual harassment prevention: why SMEs should review policies, training and risk assessments now The UK’s framework for preventing workplace harassment is continuing to evolve. Since 26th October...












