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We both know who I’m talking about… That team member who’s constantly late, rolls their eyes during meetings or constantly snaps at colleagues. Let’s be honest—they’re costing you money. Not just in productivity, but in the quiet exodus of your best people who won’t stick around in a toxic environment. I see it all the […]

Imagine these scenarios… One of your employees has had an accident at work and hurt themselves You’ve noticed that money is missing from the till An “I wish to raise a formal grievance” email has landed in your inbox In situations like these, you need to complete a proper workplace investigation. What exactly is a […]

The most effective remote-friendly companies share one thing: they measure what people achieve, not how visibly busy they appear. Here’s how to make this work in your business: 1. Be clear about expectations Remote working thrives on clarity. Every team member needs to understand: What they’re responsible for delivering When it needs to be completed […]

Learn how to manage absence effectively and confidently in your business – from spotting patterns to handling long-term sickness. Join us on Friday 4th July at 11am for practical tips and guidance.

First impressions count. And when it comes to new employees, a brilliant onboarding experience can transform a nervous newcomer into your next superstar. To help you, here’s a suggested onboarding checklist you can use: Pre-arrival (1–2 weeks before start date) Send a formal offer letter and employment contract Receive the signed contract and return of […]

I was helping a business owner last week with a grievance which has ended up costing her a lot of time and money. Frustratingly, the issue and grievance could have been easily prevented with the right advice at the time. BUT the business owner didn’t think she needed HR support because she only employed 3 […]

Learn how to manage absence effectively and confidently in your business – from spotting patterns to handling long-term sickness. Join us on Friday 4th July at 11am for practical tips and guidance.

I was chatting with a client last week, who told me that she was spending her Sunday afternoons updating holiday spreadsheets. Sounds familiar? When you employ people, a lot of your time can be sucked up in managing the day-to-day stuff, like absence, rotas and holidays. That’s why you need to use HR software in […]

If I let my team work flexibly, will it increase or decrease business productivity? We hear this question a lot and that’s why we’re going to summarise the Government’s most recent assessment of flexible working for you. In October 2024, the UK Government published an Impact Assessment as part of its commitment to make flexible […]

Did you know that 76.7% of mothers and 91.8% of fathers in the UK are currently employed? Parents make up a huge chunk of our workforce and that’s why, as a business owner, you need to understand the legal requirements of employing parents. Key considerations for employing parents: Maternity leave and pay Pregnant employees can […]