Effective performance management is rooted in trust, clarity, communication, understanding team dynamics, constructive feedback & consistent processes.
Managing Performance: What Really Makes Teams High-Performing
Employment law changes: Preparing for 2026 and beyond
The Employment Rights Act 2025 reformulates UK employment law, requiring proactive preparation from businesses to manage employee rights and responsibilities.
10 Facts About Maternity For Employers
News of a pregnancy can be a little daunting, particularly for a small business that rarely, if ever has needed to support an employee through maternity.
6 Ways to Address Sickness Absence
Effectively addressing sickness absence in your organisation can have several benefits, including reducing absence levels, improving employee morale and well-being, boosting productivity, and saving money.
Setting Up HR for Startups and Small Businesses: A Quick Guide
Employing your first person or people is a very exciting time. But it is also a big investment, so it is critical that you get it right by setting up HR
Why Every Manager Needs an HR Support Line
When it comes to managing people, the path can be treacherous—especially without a dedicated HR manager by your side. Imagine having an HR expert on speed dial: an HR support line
Tips For Exceptional Onboarding
Onboarding that delivers an exceptional employee experience from day one can significantly benefit the business in various ways.
Occupational Sick Pay vs Statutory Sick Pay
The pros and cons of occupational sick pay vs statutory sick pay and how to mitigate the risks
How Poor Leadership Can Ruin Employee Experience
Poor leadership can ruin the Employee Experience, impacting engagement and all the positive business outcomes that brings. To bring this to life, I have chosen two wonderfully awful fictional leaders to illustrate the point! Introducing Basil Fawlty and David Brent.
What Hogwart’s Houses Can Teach Us About Workplace Culture: A Freelance HR Consultant’s Perspective
If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you probably know about the Sorting Hat, the magical hat that assigns each student to one of the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. The Sorting Hat is not