At The HR Booth, we believe that the heart of our success lies in our people. This week, we're delighted to introduce Lynn, our Senior HR Consultant, as part of our Meet the Team spotlight. Lynn shares her journey into HR consultancy, what she’s learned along the way,...
The UK’s proposed Employment Rights Bill continues to progress through Parliament, bringing with it some potentially transformative changes to how employers manage dismissals. One of the most significant developments is The House of Lords’ recent vote to reduce the...
Each year on 24 July, Samaritans hold their Awareness Day, also known as “The Big Listen” or “24/7 Awareness Day”, highlighting that their helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who is struggling with their mental health in silence. They want...
HR for Hospitality: The hospitality sector is the beating heart of the UK’s service economy, encompassing everything from bustling city hotels and fine dining restaurants to rural B&Bs and independent cafés. Yet, despite its vibrancy, the industry continues to...
At The HR Booth, we’re proud of the dedicated team behind the scenes who provide our clients with outsourced HR support UK. In this week’s Meet the Team spotlight, we’re catching up with Claire, one of our experienced HR Consultants. Based in the UK, Claire has been...
As part of the Employment Rights Bill Amendments announced at the beginning of the month, the Government plan to extend Bereavement Leave for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy. If passed, this means that families suffering pregnancy loss will have a right to...
As part of the Governments amendments to the employment rights bill, they plan to ban the misuse of NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements). This is in an attempt to stop employers from preventing their staff from speaking out about discrimination and harassment within the...
At The HR Booth, we’re fortunate to have team members who bring not just skills and knowledge to the table, but passion, drive and real-life experience. Rachel is a fantastic example of this. Not only does she play a key role as our HR Consultant, she also runs her...
Understanding your employees' rights around time off for medical appointments is essential for any responsible employer. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a specialist referral, medical appointments can raise questions about entitlement, pay, and policy. In this...
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...
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...
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...