Race Discrimination in Recruitment: What Employers Need to Know
Race discrimination claims arising from recruitment processes continue to present a significant legal and reputational risk for employers. For HR teams and […]
Sexual Harassment Training: Why Employers Must Act Now
With increasing focus on workplace harassment and evolving legal expectations, employers must take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment. ACAS guidance and […]
Employment Tribunal Trends: Why Getting the Basics Right Matters More Than Ever
Recent trends in employment tribunals point to a clear and consistent message for employers: getting people management practices right is no longer […]
Health and Wellbeing: A Growing Strategic Priority in the Workplace
In recent years, health and wellbeing has moved firmly up the organisational agenda, evolving from a “nice-to-have” initiative into a core strategic […]
Are Staff Surveys Outdated? New Trends in Listening to Employees
Traditional annual staff surveys are increasingly seen as insufficient. Employees expect continuous listening, not once-a-year feedback. Current trends include: CIPD encourages organisations […]
Engaging Dispersed Workers
With hybrid and global working now commonplace, organisations must rethink how they engage a dispersed workforce. Pros: Cons: CIPD research shows engagement […]
Safe and Secure Overseas Travel Planning
Employee safety is a legal and moral obligation. Under UK employment law and guidance from ACAS, employers must take reasonable steps to […]
Restructuring Overseas Travel Plans in a Volatile World
Recent geopolitical instability, alongside rising fuel costs and disrupted routes, has forced employers to reassess overseas travel. Organisations are increasingly balancing operational […]
Parental Leave Changes Coming in April 2026 — What SMEs Need to Know
Significant updates to parental leave take effect on 6 April 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025. For SMEs with limited HR […]
SSP Changes in April 2026 — What SME Employers Need to Know Now
Major changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) take effect on 6 April 2026 — some of the biggest updates in decades. For […]
Probation Periods — A Powerful Tool SMEs Rarely Use Properly
From 1 January 2027, employees will gain unfair dismissal rights after just six months’ service, down from the current two years. This […]
How to Spot Early Signs of Burnout Before It Turns Into Absence
Burnout can appear slowly, and by the time it becomes obvious, the damage is often done. In small teams, the impact is […]