Getting Probationary Periods Right as the Employment Rights Bill Comes Into Effect Big change is coming. The UK Employment Rights Bill 2024 will flip probationary periods on their head. Unfair...
How To Handle A Subject Access Request (SAR)
Reducing annual leave entitlements takes careful consideration and consultation with an employee – we look at the ramifications for businesses and their workforce.
New employment rights: Neonatal Care Leave and Pay
On 6th April 2025, we will see the introduction of ‘Neonatal leave and pay’ as one of the many changes and new pieces of legislation being brought in by the Employment Rights Bill, which will provide parents with a right to take up to 12 week’s leave and pay when their baby requires neonatal care. Babies will need to be born on or after the 6th April 2025.
How an HR Consultancy Can Provide HR Support to a Charity
Organisations, such as non-profit, social enterprises and charities provide essential services and play an important role in our communities. The people in the organisation are key players in...
Buying And Selling Of Annual Leave (Holiday) – How Does It Work?
Annual leave is typically purchased through the payroll system and is calculated with their monthly salary.
Can I End A Fixed-Term Contract Early That Is Covering Maternity Leave?
There are only three particular situations were you would lawfully be able to make a role redundant when an individual is on maternity leave.
An ‘Effective Performance Review Process’ – What Does It Mean?
Evaluating an individual’s performance is essential to managing and developing your people in the workplace. Having an effective process will identify shortfalls in performance and improve employee...
Best Way To Deal With A Toxic Manager
We spend most of our waking day at work and the last thing you want to be doing is dealing with a toxic or bad manager. It hits your self-esteem and confidence and can affect your performance in...
IR35 Regulations For Small Businesses
IR35 is a set of rules for tax avoidance purposes that aims to reduce the amount of ‘disguised employment’ in UK organisations. It applies to any individuals who work through an intermediary:...
Top 5 Best Practices For Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace:
Creating a positive and productive workplace culture is essential for retaining your best people and diversity and inclusion are a large part of developing this culture. HR consultancies play a key...










