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...
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 The UK job market has entered a peculiar phase that economists are calling the "low-hire, low-fire"...
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...
Bosses can’t always insist employees appear on camera A recent employment tribunal case has highlighted an important workplace issue: requiring employees to keep their cameras on during virtual...
Back-to-School Preparation for Working Parents August is a good time for employers to start conversations about back-to-school preparation for working parents before September arrives. For many...
Policy Refresh Before Q4: Why Employers Should Review Handbooks Now Policies should never be left untouched until a problem arises. As Q4 approaches, August and September are a sensible time for...
Why HR Is a Prime Target for Email Impersonation Scams HR teams handle some of the most sensitive information in any organisation. From payroll details and employee records to recruitment...
Temporary Staff and Seasonal Workers, What Employers Need to Know Temporary staff and seasonal workers can be a valuable way to manage busy periods, cover annual leave, support peak demand, or...
Outsourced HR Support for businesses, what it looks like Running a business often means juggling priorities, customers, cashflow, operations, and keeping your team motivated. HR can quickly...