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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 […]

Scaling a business isn’t just about increasing revenue. It’s about having the right people, processes and culture in place to support that growth. Without a solid HR foundation, scaling becomes chaotic, with hiring bottlenecks, compliance risks and disengaged employees slowing you down. This is where an HR consultant makes all the difference. What is an […]

With employment law shifting rapidly, especially with upcoming changes under Labour’s Employment Rights Bill, you could be leaving your business open to serious risk without even realising it. We can help you to check whether your contracts and policies are legally sound and ensure that you’re fully protected. Here’s what we’ll do: 🔍 Review your […]

Hiring the right people has always been a challenge for small businesses. But with the new government introducing major changes to employment law, it’s about to get even trickier. One of the biggest shifts is the proposed end of zero-hours contracts. If your business relies on flexible, ad-hoc workers, you’ll need to rethink your hiring […]

Employee turnover is expensive… Losing a key team member doesn’t just mean recruitment costs – it disrupts your business and inevitably slows down growth. So, is there a way for you to predict who will quit before they do? Allowing you to take preventative action to stop your best employees from walking out the door… […]

If you’re struggling to find the right talent, the problem might not be your candidates but your recruitment process. Many businesses use the same outdated, time-consuming tests that frustrate applicants and lead to high drop-out rates. This isn’t just a corporate issue; small businesses feel the impact too. When hiring takes longer and candidates disengage, […]

With Labour’s latest employment law changes coming into effect, many business owners are facing tighter margins, higher wage bills and increased compliance responsibilities. The rise in National Minimum Wage and National Insurance contributions is adding to employer costs at a time when small businesses are already battling economic uncertainty. For many, this isn’t just about […]