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Welcome to our UK HR News page, your go-to destination for the latest insights, updates, and celebrations from our team. Here, we share everything you need to stay connected with what’s happening at The HR Booth, including team highlights, strategic business updates, and noteworthy milestones. We aim to bring you closer to our journey and showcase the dedication and achievements that drive us every day.
Stay tuned for inspiring stories, helpful HR insights, and examples of how we’re making a difference for businesses like yours. Check back often to stay informed and see how we’re supporting organisations to create positive, effective workplaces.
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Our 2026 White Paper Report has also been released. This report proved to be popular amongst our clients last year, and we’re pleased to say it has been well received again this year. The report surveyed business owners on their plans for 2026, their outlook on the current economy, and their pay review plans. You can download your free copy here:
Earlier this week, the first stages of the Employment Rights Bill went live. Our team has been working hard to help clients prepare for the changes, ensuring they have the guidance and resources they need. This included hosting five information sessions towards the end of 2025, as well as the release of our Employment Rights Bill Roadmap, which is available to download for free here:
April 2026
Read on to find out what we’ve been up to, and how we solve problems for our clients:
April 2026
As part of our recruitment services, 75% of roles are nearing completion. By actively managing each stage of the recruitment process, we ensure strong outcomes for our clients while maintaining momentum towards filling the remaining roles efficiently. We are tackling recruitment challenges head-on, ensuring our clients find the right people for their business.
April 2026
April was a busy month across a range of activities, including ongoing recruitment support, onboarding, and day-to-day operations.
We assisted with interview coordination for multiple roles, issued contracts for new starters, and supported regular processes such as probation reviews, return-to-work meetings, and appraisals.
We also helped implement updates to probation processes, carried out right-to-work audits, and supported the onboarding of new teams. Additional work included issuing offer letters and agreements, supporting final-stage job interviews, and creating contract templates and job descriptions.
We also contributed to the rollout of new benefits and training systems, and ensured contract documentation was updated in line with recent employment legislation changes.
April 2026
Throughout April, our HR team has supported clients with a range of employee relations and operational activities. This has included managing changes to contracts, ensuring updates are clearly communicated and compliant with current legislation.
We have also guided businesses through flexible working requests, preparing outcome letters and supporting fair, consistent decision-making.
The team has coordinated occupational health referrals, helping employers manage absence and employee wellbeing effectively.
We have supported redundancy consultations, advising on the process, preparing documentation, and assisting with discussions to ensure a fair and compliant approach.
Overall, the team has continued to provide practical, responsive HR support, helping organisations manage people matters confidently while reducing risk.
April 2026
Our marketing team continues to support a dedicated portfolio of clients on a daily basis. Many SMEs lack the time or in-house expertise to market their business consistently, which is where our team adds real value.
We provide support across social media management, content creation, and strategic thinking, helping businesses build a stronger presence and achieve their goals.
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start and for many employers, that means taking a step back to review how their people processes are working. From outdated spreadsheets to time-consuming manual admin, HR systems can quickly become cluttered and inefficient…
April is just under a week away and we hope you are all fully prepared in advance of the employment law updates coming in to force. As part of the Employment Rights Bill changes, there will be a new enforcement body, the Fair Work Agency. The Government are…
Many businesses are continuing to feel the impact of rising costs, ongoing legislative change and wider economic uncertainty. As a result, employers are increasingly looking at alternatives to redundancy that allow them to protect both their people and their business….
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