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 […]

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 […]

What do you really know about Employer Branding? Employer branding isn’t just a slick logo or a clever marketing strategy; it's a powerful force, connecting your values, strategies and policies with your people. It’s what you stand for, how the world sees your business and the amazing experience you create for customers, clients and employees […]

How inclusive is your business? Inclusion isn't a trend; it's the catalyst for innovation, creativity and high engagement in your business, shaping a distinctive brand. But when inclusion becomes performative and your actions don’t match your words, your teams will definitely notice. That's why measuring inclusion is crucial—it holds business owners accountable and ensures we're […]

How flexible is your business - and how can we help? Flexible working gives employees the power to choose where, how and when they carry out their work. It empowers them to take charge of their work-life balance and shape their career around personal commitments. It goes beyond simply reducing hours, coffee shop work days […]

Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. Here are 3 reasons as to why you should have an Employee Handbook for your business. Reason 1: Legal compliance and risk […]

Everything you need to know about menopause in the workplace Experiencing menopause at work can be challenging for a number of reasons, and the physiological and psychological symptoms of menopause can vary greatly from person to person. While menopause isn’t explicitly a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2020, a recent landmark employment tribunal case […]

Is it TIME to set up your own in-house HR department? Here's how to do it.... This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Let’s be clear though, you’re not doing this to save money. Hiring your own HR department is one […]

URGENT ACTION REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect.  We haven’t seen so many updates happening at once for a very long time.  For this reason, it’s incredibly important for you to be aware of these changes in employment law and take action to […]