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Prepare for Skilled Worker Sponsorship Changes

Prepare for Skilled Worker Sponsorship Changes

At the start of the month, the Government announced significant updates to the Skilled Worker sponsorship route, putting into motion several key proposals from its earlier Immigration White Paper. These changes are due to take effect on 22 July 2025, leaving...

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Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health in the Workplace

Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health in the Workplace

Supporting employees with mental health conditions is not only the right thing to do – it's also a legal responsibility for UK employers under the Equality Act 2010. One of the most effective ways to provide this support is by making reasonable adjustments for mental...

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Managing Poor Performance Is Key to Protecting Team Morale

Managing Poor Performance Is Key to Protecting Team Morale

Managing poor performance is a critical issue in today’s workplaces, and new findings from a YouGov survey commissioned by Acas reveal just how much it matters. Nearly half (49%) of UK employees say they are most angered by colleagues who are perceived as not doing...

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Office Banter or Bullying in the Workplace?

Office Banter or Bullying in the Workplace?

It's important for employees to build relationships with each other and have good rapport. However, when office banter crosses the line to bullying in the workplace, this is a serious problem. Everyone has a different sense of humour and something that one person...

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How Employers Can Support Working Parents

How Employers Can Support Working Parents

Working parents face a unique set of challenges in the workplace. Juggling childcare responsibilities alongside work commitments is becoming increasingly difficult, especially as the cost of childcare continues to rise each year. Government support often falls short,...

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Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Revealed

Employment Rights Bill Roadmap Revealed

The Government revealed the Employment Rights Bill Roadmap this week, providing businesses with timelines of when measures will come in to effect. Designed to give businesses across the UK time to adapt, the roadmap includes a phased rollout of reforms from 2025...

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Pre Employment Checks in the UK: What Employers Need to Know

Pre Employment Checks in the UK: What Employers Need to Know

Hiring the right candidate is crucial to the success of any business, and in today’s competitive job market, pre employment checks have become more important than ever. For UK employers, conducting thorough checks not only helps verify a candidate’s suitability for...

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How to Design a Staff Training Programme that Drives Results

How to Design a Staff Training Programme that Drives Results

Designing a staff training programme isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. It’s a vital strategy for improving performance, boosting employee engagement, and staying competitive in today’s fast-changing business landscape. For UK employers, ensuring your training efforts...

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HR Policies for Small Business UK 

HR Policies for Small Business UK 

HR policies for small business UK are a vital part of creating a fair, compliant, and productive workplace. For small business owners, having clear and consistent HR policies in place not only helps meet legal obligations but also supports employee engagement and...

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Sabbatical Leave: The Right Choice for Your Business?

Sabbatical Leave: The Right Choice for Your Business?

Sabbatical leave might once have been seen as a luxury reserved for academics or high-level executives, but that view is rapidly changing. More businesses – large and small – are starting to see the value of offering extended time off as a strategic investment in...

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Expert HR Support for Care Homes

Expert HR Support for Care Homes

Running a care home comes with a unique set of challenges. From staffing and training to compliance and inspections, every detail counts – especially when it comes to your Care Inspectorate score. That’s why having the right HR support for care homes is not just a...

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Best Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Practices

Best Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Practices

The best diversity and inclusion hiring practices help organisations build fairer, more effective recruitment processes. Yet, according to a recent CIPD survey, only 28% of UK employers train all interviewers on legal and objective hiring, and even fewer check for...

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Corporate Social Responsibility: The HR Perspective

Corporate Social Responsibility: The HR Perspective

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer a tick-box exercise or a nice-to-have. In today’s business landscape, it’s a critical component of long-term success and brand reputation. From environmental sustainability and ethical labour practices to community...

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Term Time Working: What It Is and Why It Matters

Term Time Working: What It Is and Why It Matters

Term time working has gained traction in recent years as more organisations look for ways to support employees with families and other commitments. One of the first major companies to adopt this approach was Amazon, which helped bring the concept into the spotlight....

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Mental Health First Aider | Ask The Expert

Mental Health First Aider | Ask The Expert

Many of our HR experts have completed their FAA Mental Health First Aider training. The SCQF level 6 qualification course looks at mental health conditions and gives insight in to the wide range of therapy and support available. When sharing this news to our client,...

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