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If a company were a circus, HR would be the plate spinners. Their responsibilities span recruitment, onboarding, training, payroll, and more. The workload can be heavy, so the ability to multitask is essential, but even for seasoned HR professionals, keeping all the...

Let's be honest. When most of us hear 'compliance training,' our first thought probably isn't 'how exciting! We all know the drill. Employees reluctantly click through endless slides, tick the completion box, and often forget most of the things they have read....

This September, Adam will be lacing up his trainers once again for the Great North Run: his 21st time taking part in this iconic half marathon. Over the years, it’s become much more than just a race - it’s a chance to support a cause incredibly close to his heart: St...

We're halfway through 2025, and what a year it's been for HR! If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the changes hitting your desk, you're definitely not alone. Between cost increases, new legislation, and shifting workplace expectations, it sometimes feels like...

The promotion felt like a win – until Monday morning arrived and you realised nobody taught you how actually to manage people. If you’re in any management role and have felt this way, you’re not alone. Every day,  brilliant employees get promoted to management roles...

We'd like to thank Rosie Elvin for writing this insightful piece and allowing us to share it with our community. Neurodiversity is no longer a niche topic—it’s a reality in every workplace. Whether you realise it or not, some of your staff, colleagues, clients (or...

Did you know that 74% of UK workers report significant levels of burnout? Even more concerning, 63% of employees are experiencing at least one characteristic of burnout, an increase from 51% in 2021. These figures highlight a troubling reality: workplace burnout is...

AI is very quickly transforming industries across the globe, and HR is no exception. While ChatGPT drafts emails and DALL-E creates images from text prompts, HR teams everywhere are asking themselves two important questions: "How can we incorporate this technology...

Your April 2025 HR Compliance Checklist: April 2025 marks a significant milestone for UK businesses as several major employment law changes are set to come into effect simultaneously. These updates will impact everything from wages to statutory leave, making proactive...

Working families with babies in neonatal care will soon be entitled to additional time off as a day-one right, with paid time-off being subject to certain criteria. Starting on 6 April 2025, parents can gain access to up to 12 weeks’ extra leave on top of other leave...