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Reviewing Performance: Best Practices for Probationary Period Policies A probationary period is one of the most valuable tools an employer has when bringing someone new into the business. It offers the chance to confirm that the individual is the right fit, both in...

For many employers, maternity leave can feel like one of the more complex areas of HR to navigate. The rules are detailed, the situations can vary, and there is often pressure to balance compliance with compassion. Yet with a clear and well-designed maternity leave...

Every organisation faces the challenge of employee absence from time to time. A missed day here or there may not seem significant, but when absenteeism becomes a pattern, it can disrupt productivity, strain teams, and even affect customer service. The difficulty for...

Flexible working is not new, but recent changes to employment law mean that small and medium sized businesses must now treat it as a legal requirement, not just an optional perk. For SMEs, understanding the revised rules and ensuring that internal policies, such as...

There is something reassuring about clarity. In a busy workplace, where no two days are ever quite the same, having a clear set of expectations and processes to fall back on helps everyone feel more confident and secure. That is exactly what a staff handbook offers,...

How Employee Wellbeing Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune When we talk about employee wellbeing, it’s easy to picture expensive benefits. Things like onsite gyms, monthly wellness allowances, yoga classes, or big-budget away days. But in reality, creating a positive...

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...