You’ve found the right candidate, the interviews have gone well and the offer’s been accepted. Before they can officially start, though, there are still a few important checks employers need to complete to make sure everything is compliant and properly documented. These are known as background checks. We know that organising background checks isn’t super […]
Fire and rehire has always been a controversial corner of UK employment law. Employers have used it as a last resort when employees won’t agree to contract changes. Employees have experienced it as a threat. And for years, it sat in a legal grey area: not outright banned, but widely criticised. That’s about to change. […]
The UK unfair dismissal landscape is set for an overhaul under the Employment Rights Act 2025. Scheduled changes to reduce the unfair dismissal qualifying period from two years to six months, remove the statutory cap on compensation and extend tribunal time limits will materially change how and when employers can manage risk in the employment […]
The accounting world has always been about more than just numbers on a screen; it’s about providing the financial clarity that allows businesses to breathe, grow and thrive. But for many UK firm owners and finance leaders, the daily reality is less strategic advisor and more data entry marathon. Between the constant pressure of compliance […]
Running payroll is one of those jobs that sounds straightforward until you’re actually doing it. According to Employment Hero commissioned research, 2 in 3 businesses manage payroll in house with software, so it’s clear that many UK business owners and HR professionals are navigating variable hours, National Minimum and Living Wage (NMW/NLW) updates, pension auto-enrolment, […]
Running a hospitality business has always been a high-wire act. You balance tight margins, unpredictable foot traffic and the constant challenge of finding and keeping great staff. Now, there is a new factor changing the game entirely. Artificial intelligence is stepping off the sci-fi screen and straight into the kitchen, the front desk and the […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 runs from 11th to 17th May, with this year’s theme: Every Action Counts. If you’re a business owner or HR manager in the UK, mental health at work is probably something you’re already thinking about.. The harder question is what you’re actually doing about it. As expectations around workplace wellbeing […]
The non-profit sector runs on passion, purpose and people. But passion doesn’t pay the server bills, and purpose doesn’t magically write grant proposals. For decades, mission-driven organisations have operated on thin margins. You stretch every penny, maximise every volunteer hour and constantly look for ways to do more with less. Artificial intelligence (AI) changes this […]
The retail sector is shifting under our feet. Consumer expectations are higher than ever, profit margins are tight and finding great staff remains a massive hurdle for growing businesses. If you run a retail business in the UK, you already know the sting of administrative overload and complex scheduling demands. The old ways of running […]
If you offer overtime for part-time workers, it’s essential to treat them equally to your full-time employees. While overtime isn’t a statutory right in the UK, if an employer does offer it, the law requires that part-time workers aren’t treated less favourably when it comes to getting paid for their work. This is covered in […]
