SMEs often leave HR with the Office Manager, but ERA 2025 and rising compliance risks make this unsafe. Learn why HR needs qualified support and how fractional HR protects your business
The ERA 2025 changes mean unfair dismissal risk now starts at six months, not two years — making early performance, conduct and culture checks essential for SMEs.
Proper HR turns chaos into clarity. With the right foundations—contracts, policies, recruitment and performance systems—small businesses can grow confidently and sustainably.
This Effi-HR blog post explores how avoiding early HR action increases risk for SMEs and why proactive steps protect your people and your UK business.