HR Insights
Latest updates and industry trends affecting businesses and HR professionals.

What Rising Sickness Absence Means for UK Employers
Sickness absence remains a real challenge for UK employers. According to the latest Office for National Statistics data, an estimated UK employees lost 148.8 million

Still Using Spreadsheets for HR? It’s Riskier Than You Think
For many small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, HR often starts in a spreadsheet. At the beginning, it works. It’s simple, familiar, and doesn’t

Why some talented employees struggle in modern workplaces
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to recognising and celebrating different ways of thinking and experiencing the world. In many organisations, conversations

Handling Redundancies the Right Way in 2026
With reports suggesting that 35% of small firms are considering scaling back or closing, many business owners are facing an uncomfortable reality: workforce reductions may

Compliance Challenges from Migrant Settlement Changes
The government’s proposal to extend the settlement period for skilled migrants from five years to ten has triggered a fresh look at compliance responsibilities across

How Do You Reward Staff When the Budget Says No?
Rising employment costs are putting UK small businesses under serious pressure. With higher National Insurance contributions, minimum wage increases, and inflation affecting every area of