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Your HR provider is holding your business back and here’s why
HR teams have been on the decline for years.Not because HR isn’t needed. But because in-house HR doesn’t work... read more
Why Right to Work Checks Matter
Why Right to Work Checks matter, even if someone ‘looks and sounds British’Imagine hiring someone who seems perfect for... read more
What to Do When Snow Disrupts Work
Snowy weather can cause havoc for businesses, especially those without clear plans in place. The handling of bad weather... read more
Labour’s Employment Law Changes: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
There’s been quite a buzz about Labour’s proposed employment law changes, but the good news is they won’t be... read more
Why HR and Leadership is Tougher in Tech Companies
In my experience, leading a SaaS or tech company brings unique challenges, particularly in HR, leadership, and employee engagement.... read more
Should Employers Be Worried About Mpox?
As an employer, there’s always a new challenge on the horizon, whether it’s navigating the complexities of hybrid working,... read more
Why Your Best Employees Are Walking Out the Door and How You Can Stop It
Ever had that sinking feeling when a star employee hands in their notice? It’s frustrating, isn’t it?So, let’s cut... read more
How to Handle an Employee Involved in Far-Right Riots: A Guide for Small Business Owners
The recent far-right riots targeting communities across the UK have shocked the nation. As a small business owner, you... read more
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April 2025
Your HR provider is holding your business back and here’s why
HR teams have been on the decline for years.Not because HR isn’t needed. But because in-house HR doesn’t work the way businesses think it does. And the ones who pretend to be external but operate exactly like an in-house team aren’t any better.The reality is, businesses don’t need HR in the way they think they do. They need something different. Here’s why:1. Most in-house HR people aren’t actually solving problemsA lot of in-house HR teams get stuck in the [...]
March 2025
Why Right to Work Checks Matter
Why Right to Work Checks matter, even if someone ‘looks and sounds British’Imagine hiring someone who seems perfect for the role – they speak fluent English, have a solid work history and come across as completely legitimate. You skip the right to work check because, well, they ‘look and sound British’. Fast forward a few months, and you’re hit with a Home Office audit. Turns out, your new employee doesn’t have the legal right to work in the UK. [...]
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Your HR provider is holding your business back and here’s why
HR teams have been on the decline for years.Not because HR isn’t needed. But because in-house HR doesn’t work the way businesses think it does. And the ones who pretend to be external but operate exactly like an in-house team aren’t any better.The reality is, businesses don’t need HR in the way they think they do. They need something different. Here’s why:1. Most in-house HR people aren’t actually solving problemsA lot of in-house HR teams get stuck in the [...]
Why Right to Work Checks Matter
Why Right to Work Checks matter, even if someone ‘looks and sounds British’Imagine hiring someone who seems perfect for the role – they speak fluent English, have a solid work history and come across as completely legitimate. You skip the right to work check because, well, they ‘look and sound British’. Fast forward a few months, and you’re hit with a Home Office audit. Turns out, your new employee doesn’t have the legal right to work in the UK. [...]
What to Do When Snow Disrupts Work
Snowy weather can cause havoc for businesses, especially those without clear plans in place. The handling of bad weather and travel disruption can be an opportunity for an employer to enhance staff morale and productivity by the way it is handled. A snow day is always going to win hearts and minds!!Here’s what you need to know as an employer:❄️Getting into WorkFirstly, employees should attempt to come to work as normal where reasonably possible. If for example, driving to [...]
Medium
Your HR provider is holding your business back and here’s why
HR teams have been on the decline for years.Not because HR isn’t needed. But because in-house HR doesn’t work the way businesses think it does. And the ones who pretend to be external but operate exactly like an in-house team aren’t any better.The reality is, businesses don’t need HR in the way they think they do. They need something different. Here’s why:1. Most in-house HR people aren’t actually solving problemsA lot of in-house HR teams get stuck in the [...]
Why Right to Work Checks Matter
Why Right to Work Checks matter, even if someone ‘looks and sounds British’Imagine hiring someone who seems perfect for the role – they speak fluent English, have a solid work history and come across as completely legitimate. You skip the right to work check because, well, they ‘look and sound British’. Fast forward a few months, and you’re hit with a Home Office audit. Turns out, your new employee doesn’t have the legal right to work in the UK. [...]
