Useful Resources

We are passionate about helping small and growing businesses navigate the complexities of managing people.

To support you, we have gathered some useful resources that cover key areas of HR with practical guidance for employers.

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Supporting Mental Health at Work: 3 Simple Steps 💚 Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a great time to reflect on how we support mental health at work. Here are three easy ways to encourage positive mental health in your workplace: 1. Crea
Does your contract of employment include all the legal essentials? From day one of employment every employee has the legal right to a ‘written statement of employment particulars’. Even though it is a legal requirement to get this righ
While a well-organised framework for absence management is the goal, a simple and effective starting point is to hold return-to-work meetings. Here’s how they can help: ▪️ Spot patterns in short-term absence early ▪️ Start open, supportive c
✨ Quick HR Tip for Employers ✨ If you have an important chat with an employee about performance, pay, holidays, conduct or anything where you both agree on a course of action... Follow it up in writing. A short email is usually best. It keeps thin
Don’t let this one catch you out. ⚠️ Constructive Dismissal happens when an employee feels forced to resign because of how they’ve been treated, for example: 🔸 a breakdown of trust 🔸 changing their job title without agreement 🔸 being
Do you know which policies you legally need as an employer?📝 The essential policies are - ⚖️Disciplinary and Dismissal ⚖️Grievance ⚖️Health & Safety (5+ employees) There are many more you might find useful and will gather along your journey
🔎 National Living Wage Update – April 2025 💷⬆️ From 1 April 2025 the National Living Wage is increasing. This will have an impact on both employees and businesses. 👥 New Rates by Age Group: - Ages 21 and over: £12.21 per hour (prev
🎉Remember - it’s Employee Appreciation Day on 7th March. This is the perfect time to pause and celebrate your people and let them know how important they are to you and your business. ❤️ Say thank you – in person, in a note, or in a te