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From First Hire and Beyond: The HR Foundations Every Small Business Needs to Avoid an Employment Tribunal Claim

From First Hire and Beyond: The HR Foundations Every Small Business Needs to Avoid an Employment Tribunal Claim

Learn how strong HR foundations across recruitment, contracts, probation, performance and grievance handling can protect your small business from tribunal risks. ...more

Employment Rights Bill

September 18, 2026•3 min read

Case Study: How One Employer Protected Staff Under the New Third‑Party Harassment Duty

Case Study: How One Employer Protected Staff Under the New Third‑Party Harassment Duty

A clear, practical guide for SMEs on the new third‑party sexual harassment duty coming into force in October 2026 — what’s changing, what employers must do, and how to prepare confidently. ...more

Employment Rights Bill ,Sexual harassment

September 08, 2026•3 min read

A New Season in Employee Relations: How AI Is Changing Workplace Disputes — and What Employers Can Do About It

A New Season in Employee Relations: How AI Is Changing Workplace Disputes — and What Employers Can Do About It

A practical blog exploring how AI shapes workplace disputes and the steps employers and HR professionals can take to reduce escalation, support employees, and maintain fair, human‑ ...more

Employment Rights Bill

September 03, 2026•4 min read

Case study: How to Correct an Invalid Disciplinary Warning- Why Early Stage HR Matters Even More Under ERA 2025

Case study: How to Correct an Invalid Disciplinary Warning- Why Early Stage HR Matters Even More Under ERA 2025

A straightforward look at correcting invalid disciplinary warnings and why early‑stage HR is critical under ERA 2025—helping SMEs stay compliant, confident and protected. ...more

Employment Rights Bill

July 22, 2026•2 min read

Why HR Cannot Be Left with the Office Manager (Especially Under ERA 2025)

Why HR Cannot Be Left with the Office Manager (Especially Under ERA 2025)

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 ...more

Employment Rights Bill

July 15, 2026•2 min read

The ERA 2025: Why the Clock Starts Ticking on 1 July 2026 — And What SMEs Must Do Before January 2027

The ERA 2025: Why the Clock Starts Ticking on 1 July 2026 — And What SMEs Must Do Before January 2027

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. ...more

Employment Rights Bill

July 01, 2026•5 min read

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