by TickHR2018 | Aug 18, 2026 | Bad HR, Compliance, Employment Law, Good HR, HR
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” cycle. According to the latest ONS data,...
by TickHR2018 | Aug 18, 2026 | Employee Wellbeing, Good HR, HR, Safety
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 has simultaneously created a pressure cooker environment....
by TickHR2018 | Aug 18, 2026 | Compliance, Culture & Engagement, Employee Wellbeing, Good HR, HR
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 isn’t a small statistical blip, it represents a substantial...
by TickHR2018 | Aug 6, 2026 | Bad HR, Employee Wellbeing, Employment Law, Good HR, HR, learning & Development, Safety
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 2024, employers have been under a new legal duty to take “reasonable...
by TickHR2018 | Aug 4, 2026 | Diversity & Equality, Employee Wellbeing, Employment Law, Good HR, HR
Promoting Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Supporting Employees’ Unique Strengths Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just about policies, it’s about making sure people can do their best work in a way that works for them. For SME owners, supporting neurodiversity...