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Practical guides and how-to articles for HR professionals and business owners.

How to Calculate Annual Leave for Part-Time Employees
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1 Apr 2026
How to Calculate Annual Leave for Part-Time Employees
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.
#part-time-annual-leave#part-time-holiday-entitlement-uk#pro-rata-holiday-entitlement
9 min read
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SMART Objectives Without Corporate Nonsense: The SME Way
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25 Mar 2026
SMART Objectives Without Corporate Nonsense: The SME Way
SMART objectives without the corporate fluff. For SMEs who want clarity, focus, and real results. Set goals people understand, review simply, and ditch surprises.
#smart-objectives#smart-goals-for-small-business#smart-objectives-examples-for-small-business
10 min read
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Culture cleanse quote graphic - Weight Loss Drugs as an Employee Benefit: The SME Reality Check
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4 Mar 2026
Weight Loss Drugs as an Employee Benefit: The SME Reality Check
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.
#weight-loss-drugs#sme-employee-benefits#glp-1-coverage-for-employees
9 min read
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Culture cleanse quote graphic - When Someone Says Can We Talk? Here's What Great Managers Say Next
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11 Feb 2026
When Someone Says "Can We Talk?" Here's What Great Managers Say Next
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.
#difficult-employee-conversations#manager-conversation-scripts#what-to-say-as-a-manager
8 min read
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World Cancer Day: the manager's guide after I've got cancer
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4 Feb 2026
World Cancer Day: the manager's guide after "I've got cancer"
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.
#employee-cancer-support#workplace-cancer-policy#reasonable-adjustments
13 min read
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Severe Weather and Small Businesses - What to do before it hits
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30 Jan 2026
Severe Weather and Small Businesses - What to do before it hits
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#severe-weather#business-continuity
5 min read
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The Monthly SME Reset: Track, Tweak and Tidy in 60 Minutes
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28 Jan 2026
The Monthly SME Reset: Track, Tweak and Tidy in 60 Minutes
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.
#small-business#time-management#productivity
7 min read
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Business owner reviewing Occupational Sick Pay scheme documents and employee benefits policy
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15 Dec 2025
Advantages & Disadvantages of Sick Pay Schemes (OSP)
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.
#occupational-sick-pay#sick-pay-schemes#employee-benefits
4 min read
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Small business owner reviewing HR compliance checklist with employee lifecycle audit documents
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7 Nov 2025
Why Every Small Business Needs an HR Audit (And How to Do One)
An HR audit isn't about catching you out, it's about protecting your business. Learn what an HR audit covers, why it matters, and how to audit your people processes in just 5-7 minutes.
#hr-audit#hr-compliance#small-business-hr
11 min read
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