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Employee absence is a normal part of working life, but when it is not managed effectively, a few missed days can quickly have a wider impact. Additional workloads, reduced productivity and pressure on colleagues can all affect the day-to-day running of a business. For...

Father’s Day is a useful opportunity to consider how your organisation supports working fathers and partners. However, support for parents should not be limited to one occasion in the calendar. Creating a workplace where employees feel able to balance their family...

October is Menopause Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to consider how your organisation supports employees through this natural stage of life. However, menopause support should not be limited to one month of the year. Creating an open and understanding...

A probationary period gives both the employer and the employee the chance to confirm that the role is the right fit. It is an important stage of the employment relationship, helping to set expectations, identify areas for development and make sure both sides are...

For many small businesses, HR starts informally. Someone downloads a contract. A manager keeps a few notes. Payroll deals with holiday queries. The business owner handles everything else as and when it comes up. That can work for a while... Then the team grows, a...

Women returning to work after a period away (maternity/adoption/parental leave, caring responsibilities, ill health, bereavement, trauma, a career break, redundancy, or starting a new job) often face a “double load”: re-entry pressures at work alongside major life...

Zero hours contracts and self employed contracts can both be useful in the right circumstances. They can give businesses flexibility, help manage fluctuating demand and allow people to bring in support without committing to a traditional permanent role straight away....

Recruitment can feel like a practical process: write the advert, review the CVs, interview the strongest candidates and choose the person who seems right for the role. But there is one area where employers can get into difficulty very quickly: asking questions about...

A probationary period can be an important stage in the employment relationship. It gives both the employer and the employee time to understand whether the role is the right fit, whether expectations are being met and whether any extra support is needed. However,...