HR Insights & Advice

The Employment Rights Bill has passed Parliament and is set to become law. This guide sets out what's already in place, what has just been confirmed, and what small businesses should have already done or now start preparing for.

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.

The 6.55am 'not feeling well' text, again? A clear, fair absence process cuts the chaos, spots patterns early, and keeps you the right side of the law. Here's how small businesses manage sickness absence well.

An employee needs support? The UK’s Access to Work scheme can fund adjustments and assistance for disabled staff, relieving costs for small employers. Discover help you may not know exists.

Rachel Reeves has gone hard on tax and 'fairness'. On the surface, it sounds pro worker and pro growth. Underneath, if you run a small business, you're looking at higher wage bills, higher NI, more compliance, and a bit of sugar sprinkled on top.

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.

Need to make redundancies? This calm, plain-English guide for UK SMEs shows how to run a fair process that protects your business, treats people with dignity, and helps you avoid costly tribunals.

Got simmering squabbles at work? Here’s a no-fluff, UK-savvy guide to defusing disputes fast—practical steps, ACAS-backed tips, and when to call in help before costs and morale spiral.

New Worker Protection Act: what SMEs must do now to prevent sexual harassment. Plain English steps, checklists and KUHR support to get you compliant, confident and protecting your people.

Find out who an employee may bring to a formal disciplinary hearing in the UK, what the legal rights are, and how to handle companions, support persons and witnesses fairly.

Posting 'competitive salary' is costing you candidates. Discover why UK SMEs should show pay in job ads, how to benchmark confidently, and attract better applicants without the guesswork.

Worried about saying the wrong thing? You don’t need to be a therapist. Learn how SME leaders can notice, listen, make simple adjustments, and signpost staff to proper support.