Guides

How ‘Organisational Design’ will help you to have a successful 2025

2025 is just around the corner and lots of business owners we know are already planning ahead. You’re likely using this time to take stock of the year to date, looking at your goals for 2025 and thinking about what you need to do to get there. An important part of this process is reviewing

HR Audit: An essential strategic tool for your business

HR Audit: An essential strategic tool for your business  You might need to work with an independent HR consultant for lots of different reasons… Maybe you have an issue with an employee and you need urgent support. Maybe you’re going through a period of change and need a guiding hand. Or maybe you have big

The ultimate guide to employer branding

What do you know about employer branding? Is it a cool logo and a punchy strapline, or a secret weapon that supercharges your business? Let’s dive into what employer branding REALLY is, why it matters so much and the benefits of developing a killer employer brand. What is your employer brand? It’s the perception and

Labour’s Review of Employment Legislation – proposed reforms and their implications

The business owner’s guide to measuring inclusion

The business owner’s guide to measuring inclusion  Is your business truly inclusive? Let’s explore what inclusion really means, why it’s crucial for your business and how you can measure it to supercharge your success. What is inclusion? Inclusion, diversity and equality might be interconnected, but they’re not the same. There’s different acronyms for diversity and

The ultimate guide to flexible working

The ultimate guide to flexible working With the recent introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, you could see a flurry of flexible working requests. This guide talks you through everything you need to know at a top level. What is flexible working? Flexible working gives employees more control over where, how and

The business owner’s guide to why you should have a handbook for your company

Think of a handbook as your company’s go-to manual – it is the cornerstone of your workplace resources, containing all the vital information and guiding principles of your business in one central resource. A great company handbook facilitates clear communication, ensures a cohesive employee experience and streamlines the onboarding process for your new joiners. It

The business owner’s guide to menopause in the workplace

*Please note that while we use the term ‘woman’ and ‘women’ in this guide, we also recognise that transgender, non-binary and intersex employees may experience menopause and require support and flexibility appropriate to their needs.  Menopause is a natural part of the ageing process and is experienced by most women*, usually between the ages of

Step-by-step guide: How to set up your own in-house HR department

It’s TIME for your own in-house HR department. This is really exciting because it means your business is ready to take its next BIG step in your growth journey. Hiring your own HR department is one of the costliest ways to get the HR support you need, so this isn’t a money-saving exercise. Let’s be

Four BIG employment law changes coming into effect in April 2024

This April, we see a huge wave of employment law updates coming into effect. We haven’t seen so many updates happening at once for a very long time. For this reason, it’s incredibly important for you to be aware of these changes and take the necessary action to ensure you stay compliant and that you,