Our August newsletter is here! In this month’s newsletter, we explore: 🍂 What you should be planning for September (before it gets busy) 💬 How to handle it when someone quits in anger 👥 Why stressed managers create stressed teams (and what to do about it) ⚖️ Why one rushed redundancy just cost £24k ❓ […]
Category: On The Pulse
On The Pulse – July 2025
Tracking holidays in spreadsheets? Chasing signatures on contracts? Trying to remember when Dave’s probation period ends? It’s likely you’re drowning in HR admin. Our July newsletter shows you how other UK business owners have reclaimed their time with the right HR software. You’ll also find: 📊 Practical, low-cost ways to support your team through the […]
HR admin piling up? HR Software is a productivity hack for your business
I was chatting with a client last week, who told me that she was spending her Sunday afternoons updating holiday spreadsheets. Sounds familiar? When you employ people, a lot of your time can be sucked up in managing the day-to-day stuff, like absence, rotas and holidays. That’s why you need to use HR software in […]
Does flexible working reduce or increase productivity?
If I let my team work flexibly, will it increase or decrease business productivity? We hear this question a lot and that’s why we’re going to summarise the Government’s most recent assessment of flexible working for you. In October 2024, the UK Government published an Impact Assessment as part of its commitment to make flexible […]
The legal requirements of employing parents
Did you know that 76.7% of mothers and 91.8% of fathers in the UK are currently employed? Parents make up a huge chunk of our workforce and that’s why, as a business owner, you need to understand the legal requirements of employing parents. Key considerations for employing parents: Maternity leave and pay Pregnant employees can […]
On the Pulse – June 2025
June’s newsletter is here, and it’s packed with practical HR insights for your business. Did you know that 1 in 5 people admit to lying about their university qualifications on job applications? Or that AI-written CVs are likely to be sabotaging a fair recruitment process? Inside this month: 🔍 How to choose the right HR […]
Labour’s new laws are increasing costs for business owners
With Labour’s latest employment law changes coming into effect, many business owners are facing tighter margins, higher wage bills and increased compliance responsibilities. The rise in National Minimum Wage and National Insurance contributions is adding to employer costs at a time when small businesses are already battling economic uncertainty. For many, this isn’t just about […]
On The Pulse Newsletter – May 2025
Is it possible to reduce business costs without harming productivity? Everything you need to know from the world of HR this month 👇🏻 A new month brings new opportunities to strengthen your workforce, making May the perfect time to review your HR policies, boost employee engagement and plan for the future. In this month’s newsletter, […]