The Christmas party is still work: are you ready for your new sexual harassment duties? Christmas party season is nearly here. For many businesses, that means a chance to celebrate the year, thank the team and enjoy some well-earned time together. But add...
Are Your Essential HR Policies Really Fit for Purpose in 2026? HR policies are one of those things every business knows it should have. They are often carefully drafted, saved in an employee handbook or shared drive and introduced to employees when they join. And...
Essential October 2026 Employment Law Changes: Is Your Business Ready? October 2026 brings another important wave of employment law changes for UK employers as further provisions of the Employment Rights Act 2025 come into force. For employers, the message is clear:...
Whether it’s addressing poor performance, managing absence, resolving conflict or discussing inappropriate behaviour, every manager will eventually face a difficult conversation. Yet, despite being one of the most important aspects of leadership, it’s also...
As the summer holidays come to an end and September begins, many businesses find themselves entering one of the busiest periods of the year. Employees return from annual leave, recruitment activity increases, business priorities shift towards achieving year-end...
How to Manage Underperformance Without Avoiding It Every manager will encounter underperformance at some point. Whether it’s missed deadlines, declining quality of work, reduced productivity or a lack of engagement, performance concerns can have a significant...
