Guides

Spotted OSP on a payslip and wondering what it means? It stands for Occupational Sick Pay. Here's what it is, why it sometimes shows as a deduction, whether it's taxed, and what employers need to know.

Underperformance keeping you up at 3 a.m.? Learn to spot issues early, find the real cause, and follow a fair, practical process that gives people a genuine chance to improve.

Struggling with part-time annual leave? Get a clear, no-fluff method to calculate holidays for mixed schedules and bank holidays, without the maths headache.

SMART objectives without the corporate fluff. For SMEs who want clarity, focus, and real results. Set goals people understand, review simply, and ditch surprises.

SMEs can be nimble and personal, but offering weight loss drugs as a benefit is sensitive and complex. Here's the reality check small teams need before deciding what's fair.

Heart sinks at "Can we talk?" You're not alone. Get clear, legally safe phrases great managers use to navigate difficult employee conversations, calmly, clearly, and fast.

Sunday-night worries arrive at work on Monday. An Employee Assistance Programme gives your team confidential support, one of the highest-value, lowest-cost wellbeing moves for any small business.

Wages up, National Insurance up, and you still want to reward your team? A salary sacrifice scheme can cut costs for both sides with no straight pay rise, EV cars included. Here's how SMEs use it safely.

An employee has just told you they have cancer. What do you do next? A calm, human, step-by-step guide to respond with empathy, clarity, and practical employee cancer support.

Severe weather can derail your day. Learn a simple, repeatable plan small businesses can use to keep teams safe and operations steady before storms hit.

Small business chaos doesn't mean you're failing. Try a 60-minute monthly business reset to track, tweak and tidy, so fires stay small, priorities stay clear, and momentum builds.

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) schemes. Learn how OSP can create a healthier workplace, prevent financial hardship, and build a positive culture, while understanding the costs and risks involved.