Newsletters & Blog

The summer holidays present one of HR's biggest annual headaches. Come May, your inbox fills with leave requests for the exact same fortnight in July, and suddenly you're playing referee between colleagues who've all booked the same villa in Spain. Sound familiar?...

With Father’s Day just around the corner on 15th June, many of us will be picking out cards, organising gifts, or planning a Sunday roast. But beyond the celebration itself, it’s also an opportunity to pause and consider how we’re supporting dads, not just at home,...

Chris and Helen from Mr and Mrs in Business are joined by HR expert Emma Cromarty from EC Human Resources for an in-depth discussion about navigating HR laws and hiring tips for small businesses. This episode provides essential guidance on how to hire employees while...

Local business owners were given an exclusive first look at a new HR app set to reshape how small businesses handle their HR responsibilities HR Chest, developed by West Midlands-based HR expert Emma Cromarty, was officially unveiled at a special preview event on...

What Employers Need to Know About the New Legal Duty from October 2024 From October 2024, employers across the UK were subject to a new legal duty to actively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This marks a significant shift from previous legislation, where...

The longest month of the year is over and hopefully we can look forward to some better weather and some lighter nights. It's February and love is in the air! Let's talk about personal relationships at work and how they could be an issue for you the employer: Workplace...

Hello 2025! Happy New Year to you all. I have a feeling that this year is going to be a big one for all things HR. What we know for definite so far..... Coming 20th January: Employers that fail to comply with the statutory code of practice on ‘fire and rehire’ could...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me - A bonus with a bottle of brandy Christmas Bonus With the cost of living, it may not be possible to give your employees a Christmas bonus this year. If the Christmas bonus is contractual then you will need to pay...

The 26th October saw legislation changes for Sexual Harassment. Employers must take proactive preventative action in respect of their workers and third parties. There is no cap on sexual harassment compensation awarded by an employment tribunal, like there is with...