Employee Retention: Why people leave and what companies can do about it
Why people leave, what companies often miss, and how a proactive approach to retention makes the difference.
Our List of HR Policies Every Small Business Needs
The essential list of HR policies for your small business. Clear, practical advice on the policies you need and how to make them work.
How to Handle HR When You’re Not an HR Professional
HR doesn’t have to be complicated. This practical guide shows small businesses how to manage HR confidently with simple foundations, clear processes, and the right support — even without a dedicated HR team.
When Christmas Parties Go Wrong
The office Christmas party: a celebration of culture — or a growing legal risk?
The Real Value of Fractional HR (With Examples)
Growing your team but not ready for a full-time HR hire? Get expert, fractional HR support that scales with your business.
Top Employee Engagement Ideas For Your Team
Practical employee engagement ideas to boost morale, motivation, and retention. Simple strategies that work for small teams and growing businesses.
Pro Rata Salary Calculator: How to Pay Part-Time Employees
Start calculating pro rata salaries for part-time employees with this simple, step-by-step guide + real-life examples.
What You Get With Fractional HR Professional Services (And How We'll Help)
Get practical, CIPD-qualified support from our team of HR professionals: day-to-day support, contracts, compliance, and long-term people planning.
HR Outsourcing vs. In-House: A Guide for Small Businesses
Curious about the difference between in-house HR vs outsourcing HR? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons in terms of costs, expertise, scalability, and continuity.
Onboarding Best Practices For Small Businesses
Onboarding best practices for small businesses that actually work, including preboarding tips, first-day essentials, and how to get the best out of new hires.
What Are the Laws Around Annual Leave Entitlement?
Unpack what UK law says about annual leave entitlement, including how to calculate leave, rules on bank holidays, and best practices for managing leave fairly.
Flexible Working Law All Employees Need to Know
The Flexible Working Law expanded in 2024. A guide for UK employers on the new rules, handling requests, and building supportive workplace practices.
What is Compassionate Leave?
What compassionate leave means for UK employers, legal requirements, and practical ways to create fair, supportive policies that build trust.
What’s Included in Our Fractional HR Partner Service?
Get flexible, CIPD-qualified HR support for your growing business. Our HR Partner service covers strategic people planning, day-to-day tasks, and more.
Holiday Hours Calculator: Set the Right Holiday Allowance
How to use a holiday hours calculator to calculate holiday time for full-time, part-time, and zero-hours staff. Step-by-step formulas and tips.
Calculating part-time employees’ bank holiday entitlement
Ensuring your part-time staff have their fair share of bank holidays, calculated properly, means you can sit back, relax and be happy in the knowledge your whole team can make the most of their bank holidays.
What is a probation period?
Hiring someone new? Find out how probation periods really work in the UK—plus tips on managing extensions, dismissals, and fair reviews without legal risk.
What is the Bradford Factor and How Does It Work?
How does the Bradford Factor work in UK HR, and what do you need to know? Easy, actionable HR tips from our team to help your business.
How to Build a Sickness Absence Policy For a Small Business
How to write a sickness absence policy for small business in the UK. Legal requirements, tips and more from the HR professionals.
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