Minimum wage rises 3.9% from April 2027: what it means for your people and your payroll
Behind every minimum wage rise are real people: the carer picking up extra shifts, the…
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Why sexual harassment training can’t be a tick-box exercise?
When did your team last complete sexual harassment training? If the honest answer is “a…
£41,000 for a cup of tea? What the tea round case really says about constructive dismissal
What happened? In 2018, a specialist nurse, referred to here as the Claimant, told managers…
Smart Glasses in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Meta’s smart glasses can film, photograph and send messages, all without anyone in the room…
Keeping HR Records – What Employers Need to Know About Retention Periods
Keeping accurate HR records is an essential part of being a responsible employer. However, one…
World Mental Health Day: what does supporting mental health at work actually look like?
Why this day matters World Mental Health Day falls on Saturday 10 October, and this…
Gross Misconduct: Can You Really Dismiss Someone on the Spot?
Few phrases carry as much weight in a workplace as “gross misconduct”. For an employer,…
NEW Bereavement Leave for Pregnancy Loss: what employers need to know now
If you or someone on your team has experienced the loss of a baby before…
Do You Have to Pay for Your Team’s Eye Tests? Here’s What the Law Actually Says
Some employers we speak to either have little awareness this rule even exists or assume…
What New Flexible Working Plans Mean for Your Team
Has someone in your team asked to change where, when or how they work? Or…
Can a Mental Health Condition Be a Disability in the UK?
It is a question we hear a lot: can a mental health condition really count…
Probation Periods: What Are They, and Why Do They Matter More From 2027?
We’re all familiar with the scenario where it is month four of a new hire’s…
