HR Guide for Business Owners Lots of business owners don't want to invest in preventative HR. They'd rather just pay for HR consultants, like us, to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates a lot of high-value, billable work. However, this way of thinking is not great for you. […]

Welcome to our HR Advice newsletter. National Minimum Wage This month sees National Minimum Wage increases from 1 April - if your contracts state any pay changes will be notified to you in writing you should provide a letter to confirm the changes.  Want to check a salary?  We recommend salary / 52.143 weeks / […]

HR guide for SMEs: How to improve your business's culture Company culture impacts everything from your financial success to your customer's happiness. And that's why working on and improving your company culture makes strategic sense. In this guide, we’ll explain company culture, why it’s so important and how you can improve it for everyone's benefit. […]

HR Policy Checklist for 2025 I can't stress enough how important policies are. They are your business's instruction manual and ensure that you... • Stay legally compliant • Set clear expectations • Act consistently and fairly • Protect you and your business And with the new laws that Labour are introducing, it's vital to make […]

We'll help you to achieve your business goals . Most business owners think that HR is purely operational. Solely there to hire, fire and organise the Christmas party… However, there are two sides to HR: operational and strategic. While operational matters are important, the real value you’ll see from HR is in our role as […]

The employer's checklist for 2025 Happy New Year! It's 2025, and it's time to make sure your house is in order. We've created a new checklist that will guide you through the top 10 areas you should be looking at to get the very best out of your team and business this year. Including legal […]

It's 2025, and it's time to make sure your house is in order. This checklist will guide you through the top 10 areas you should review, including the complete employee life cycle, to get the very best out of your team and business this year. 1. Legal compliance This is at the top of the […]

2025 is just around the corner and lots of business owners we know are already planning ahead, this is where organisational design will help. You're likely using this time to take stock of the year to date, looking at your goals for 2025 and thinking about what you need to do to get there. An […]

HR Audit: An essential strategic tool for your business As an independent HR consultant, our primary goal is to work in your business's best interests and help you to achieve your goals. When we start working with you as a Strategic Partner, we need to understand how your business ticks, the risks it faces and […]

2025 is just around the corner and lots of business owners we know are already planning ahead. You're likely using this time to take stock of the year to date, looking at your goals for 2025 and thinking about what you need to do to get there.  Here's our HR Advice for your business. How […]