HR & Employment Law Insights

Retaining employees long term is something worth celebrating. In today's competitive job market, keeping talented people engaged and committed to your organisation is becoming increasingly challenging. Long service awards, which are typically recognised at five-year...

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on 11 June 2026, excitement is building across the UK. For Scotland fans in particular, the tournament brings an added challenge, with some matches taking place in the early hours of the morning due to the competition being hosted...

Providing outstanding care to residents requires more than excellent facilities and dedicated staff. Behind every successful care home is a strong people strategy, effective leadership, and robust HR processes. This case study highlights how our care home HR support...

Many employers have relied on Indeed free job posting visibility when advertising vacancies manually, through their website, or via a recruitment platform. For years, this gave businesses, particularly SMEs, an affordable way to reach candidates on one of the UK’s...

Rising fuel prices continue to put pressure on both employees and employers across the UK. Figures released earlier this week showed that the average price of petrol has increased by 26.6p per litre, the highest rise since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022....

Collective redundancy changes are now in force, adding to the growing list of employment law reforms introduced through the Employment Rights Bill. With further updates expected throughout 2026 and 2027, it is becoming increasingly important for employers to stay...

Employee benefits have long played an important role in attracting and retaining talent. However, candidates are now looking for more than just a competitive salary. With many employees facing increasing financial pressure, employers are expected to offer benefits...

Professional services firms often operate in a fast-paced environment where balancing client demands, compliance, recruitment, and people management can quickly become overwhelming. This is especially true for growing accountancy firms that are expanding their teams,...

Under the Employment Rights Act 1996, there are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal. If you are reading this blog, you may be considering dismissing an employee and want to ensure you are handling the situation correctly. Before making any decision, it is...

Employees cannot automatically face dismissal due to ill health. However, in some circumstances, an employer may be able to fairly dismiss an employee on capability grounds where their health is affecting their ability to carry out their role. Before reaching this...

Many employers assume that making a conditional offer of employment means they can withdraw the offer at any time before the employee starts work. However, a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case highlights that this is not always the case. The case...

In many accounting firms, employees work closely together under significant pressure. While this can create high-performing teams, it can also lead to tension when responsibilities become blurred and communication breaks down. We are seeing a growing number of...

Professional services firms operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment where technical expertise is often prioritised. However, one of the biggest challenges employers face is that high-performing individuals are promoted into management roles without the...

The Spring bank holiday is coming up and we are getting a lot of questions around bank holiday entitlement. It is important to encourage your staff to take their annual leave to take a well earned rest and avoid burnout. However, your are not automatically required to...

According to a recent survey, 38% of professionals feel they have excessive workloads with 41% feeling they are trapped in admin tasks. We are seeing similar patterns across the professional services industry with employees dealing with mounting workload without the...

When businesses search for Manufacturing HR Services, they are often looking for more than just basic HR support. They need a partner who understands the realities of scaling operations, managing multiple sites, and supporting leadership through periods of change. ...

Occupational health in Manufacturing is still seen as a reactive cost, something used only when issues arise or absence levels increase. But ignoring occupational health is often far more expensive than using it. From an HR perspective, early intervention can prevent...

As an employer, you have a legal responsibility to keep your staff safe and prevent accidents in the workplace. This can be achieved by providing appropriate health and safety training, supplying the correct equipment such as PPE, and ensuring machinery and equipment...

Even more employment law updates will come in to force in April. As you will be aware there are key updates that have emerged that will impact businesses and it's important to ensure you are fully compliant and on the right side of employment law. Key changes include...

AI in recruitment is becoming a key tool for businesses looking to improve efficiency and make smarter hiring decisions. From screening CVs to identifying top talent, this system is increasingly being used to streamline time-consuming recruitment tasks, allowing...

From 6 April, new holiday recording rules requires employers to retain detailed records of holiday pay and leave for a minimum of six years from the date they are created. This applies to all workers, including part-time and those on irregular hours. It also covers...