Employers should have a clear Drugs and Alcohol policy in place and have support available for their employees if they do have an issue with either.
What is HR? HR stands for Human Resources. In simple terms, it is the part of a business that deals with people, employment, workplace policies and staff related processes. For some businesses, HR is handled by an internal HR manager or HR department. For others,...
How to Manage Time Off Without Losing Control of Your Business Summer should be the easiest time of year. Warmer weather, lighter evenings, holidays booked, and out-of-office replies switched on. But for most SME owners, it rarely feels that simple. Instead of...
The UK Government has confirmed it still has no plans to introduce statutory menstrual leave for people with endometriosis or adenomyosis, despite a petition with more than 109,000 signatures and a Westminster Hall debate on 13 April 2026. The petition called for up...