What Is a Lay-Off and When Can Employers Use It? With business costs continuing to rise, many employers are reviewing how they can protect jobs while managing financial pressure. In some cases,...
What Is Change Management and Why Does It Happen? Change is part of working life. New systems are introduced, teams are restructured, leadership changes, businesses grow, and priorities shift....
Managing Annual Leave and Summer Staffing As summer approaches, businesses face a familiar challenge, balancing employee time off with operational needs. When multiple staff members request the...
Sexual Harassment Training Still Falling Short as Key Employment Rights Deadlines Approach Recent findings suggest that while many employers recognise the need to strengthen their approach to...
Answers to 10 Common HR Questions. This article is an anonymised Q&A based on the kinds of questions businesses often ask Tick HR. It’s designed to be practical and readable so you can...
Spring Clean Your Employee Handbook : What to Review and Why It Matters If your employee handbook hasn’t been looked at in a while, you’re not alone. For many small businesses, the handbook is...
SSP reform set to be the biggest workplace impact under the Employment Rights Act Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) are expected to have the most significant day-to-day impact on UK...
Cut Employment Risk with Clear Workplace Policies Businesses face risks from inconsistent issue handling, leading to disputes, lost productivity, and legal costs. Clear, practical policies...
Navigating HR Challenges in 2026: Priorities and Strategies for Success As we move towards 2026, UK businesses are bracing for a year filled with financial constraints, talent shortages, and...
The Kickstart the New Year with Effective Training and Development Strategies As we enter the new year, businesses have a prime opportunity to focus on training and development, laying a strong...