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Employment Rights Bill Passed: Unfair Dismissal Compensation Under Review
Statutory Sick Pay is changing from April 2026 – but what do you need to know? Following the unveiling of the Employment Rights Bill—an effort ...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Managing Employee Return from Sick Leave
In a small business, juggling the multiple daily tasks thrown your way can already become overwhelming quickly. Whether it’s accounting or HR, you can become stretched thin ...
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Reducing Excessive Absenteeism in The Workplace
Excessive absenteeism in the workplace can quietly drain time, money, and team morale before you even realise what’s happening. Recent data from CIPD shows that the average UK employee ...
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Autumn Budget: National Minimum Wage Increases in 2026
The Government has confirmed the next round of national minimum wage increases in the autumn budget this week. These changes will be coming into effect from the first full ...
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7 Tips for Managing Staff Turnover in Small Businesses
Running a small business can be challenging and requires you to wear many hats. One day, you’re an HR professional recruiting employees, and the next, a finance expert managing accounts and ...
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How to Improve Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is the secret ingredient behind every high-performing team—but it’s harder than ever to maintain in today’s hybrid workplaces. The relationship between employee and ...
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Bringing Your Payroll In-house
Outsourcing can be a huge relief when you lack the staff or expertise to manage your payroll, especially if you’re a small business. As your company grows, you might find that bringing your ...
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Best HR & Payroll Systems for UK Businesses
Juggling data between payroll and HR can be complex and present a host of challenges. From re-keying data to simple human errors, switching between two separate ...
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Getting Performance Appraisals Right
Performance appraisals can sound intimidating and negative. But while most managers aren’t fond of them (and employees even less so), they are crucial to guiding ...
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Understanding Pay Structures, Spine Points, and Spot Salaries
Getting pay right in the education sector isn’t just about compliance—it’s about fairness, transparency, and making sure schools and colleges can attract and retain the ...
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Continuous Feedback: What It Is and How to Implement It
Feedback is essential for professional growth, but its impact depends on how it’s delivered. While you can’t control every reaction, you can make feedback constructive, ...
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How to Get Performance Management Right
Getting performance management right isn’t just about setting annual goals or holding occasional reviews—it’s about creating a consistent, structured process that helps your people grow, ...
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