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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...

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...