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Not completing right to work checks? You could be fined up to 60k
The maximum fine for employing an illegal worker is increasing from £20,000 to a whopping £60,000. And if you’re found to knowingly...
Sally Brandon
Jan 21, 20246 min read
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2024 /25 Statutory Payments Rates
The statutory payments (National Insurance rates and thresholds and Statutory Payment rates) have been confirmed and published by HMRC...
Sally Brandon
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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2024 Employment Law Changes
Are you aware of the employment law changes are coming in 2024 that may change the way you have to manage employees holidays and...
Sally Brandon
Jan 8, 20245 min read
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How to stop drowning in HR admin
Are you drowning in HR admin? Do you push admin to the bottom of the list because of the time it takes to manage? Do you keep your...
Sally Brandon
Dec 28, 20233 min read
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If you don’t already employ someone with ADHD, it’s likely you will in the future…
That’s because ADHD diagnoses are on the rise And as an employer, it’s important for you to truly understand the condition. Because it’s...
Sally Brandon
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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How do I check if my employee is eligible to work in the UK?
You could face a civil penalty if you employ an illegal worker and have not carried out a correct right to work check. These penalties...
Sally Brandon
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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Managing Difficult Conversations
It doesn't matter how many difficult conversations you have had, they dont get easier so below are 9 useful tip on how to prepare for it....
Sally Brandon
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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Hiring your first employee
You took the leap of faith and started your own business. It's successful and begins to grow. Now you are at a stage where you can't do...
Sally Brandon
Apr 3, 20238 min read
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Celebrating Red Nose Day 2023
Red Nose Day is happening on Friday the 17th of March Participating in charity events is a great opportunity for you to engage with your...
Sally Brandon
Mar 11, 20232 min read
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Key Dates for 2023
Welcome to 2023 As we start a new year there are some key HR dates you should put in your diary to keep you legally compliant and to...
Sally Brandon
Jan 3, 20236 min read
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Tis the season to be jolly
Christmas is just around the corner and I am sure you are already thinking about the annual office holiday party. It is a time for your...
Sally Brandon
Nov 15, 20223 min read
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Bank holiday proclaimed in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
It might still be a few months away but it's good to be prepared about employees rights and their entitled to the extra bank holiday on...
Sally Brandon
Nov 9, 20223 min read
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Men's Football Cup 2022
The FIFA Men's Football World Cup is fast approaching and kicks off (no pun intended) on 20 November with 32 nations taking part. Many...
Sally Brandon
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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Bank Holiday for Queen Elizabeth II funeral
With the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III has declared the day of her funeral (19th September 2022) to be a...
Sally Brandon
Sep 10, 20223 min read
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Let's talk about Probationary Periods and why using them carefully is so important
Did you know that since April 2020 your contracts of employment need to detail if your employee has a probationary period. Did you know...
Sally Brandon
Aug 24, 20222 min read
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How to support your employees with the cost of living crisis
We are all aware that times are challenging at the moment. As a business owner what can you do to help? The answer employees want to...
Sally Brandon
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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What is Quiet Quitting?
Over the past few weeks lots has been written about the rise of quiet quitting but what is it? In the wake of the pandemic, many...
Sally Brandon
Aug 11, 20221 min read
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Harper Trust V Brazel - Changes to holiday entitlement and pay for part year workers
Changes to holiday entitlement and Pay for part year workers as a result of Harpur Trust v Brazel The Supreme Court ruled last month that...
Sally Brandon
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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Employee Retention
In a poll I ran recently Recruitment is one of the top 3 issues #smallbusinesses have on the to do lists in Q3 and it is no secret it can...
Sally Brandon
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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HR Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common frequently asked HR questions in small businesses? 💼 HR FAQs: Breaking It Down for You! 1. What is HR, and what do...
Sally Brandon
Jun 7, 20223 min read
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