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Welcome to the Minerva HR Blog, your go-to space for HR insights, hot topics, and practical guides designed especially for creative small businesses in South East London and beyond.
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We break down the complex world of HR compliance, people management, and workplace culture into simple, actionable advice you can actually use. No jargon. No fluff. Just the straight-talking HR know-how you need to keep your business thriving.
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Whether you’re tackling tricky employee issues, planning for growth, or just trying to stay on top of the latest HR trends, you’ll find it here with clear, relevant, and made for the creative mind.​
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Managing Employee Holidays in the Summer: What UK Employers Need to Know
TL;DR – Summer Holiday Edition: - From the Bank Holiday Magician to the Silent Strategist, we've seen every time-off trick in the book. -...
Sally Brandon
Jul 133 min read
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Statutory Sick Pay Changes: What Small Business Owners Need to Know (and Do)
Red sign with "Paid Sick Leave" (statutory sick pay) in white letters rests on a keyboard, accompanied by a stethoscope and a cup of...
Sally Brandon
Jul 63 min read
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What Turns Managers into Great Leaders? 5 Habits to help.
Ever wonder why some managers inspire loyalty, performance and innovation while others struggle to get the basics done? It’s not about...
Sally Brandon
Jul 42 min read
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Managing Holiday Allowance: How to Create a Healthy Time-Off Culture in Your Small Business
An arm reaching out of the sea waving a white flag surrounded by files and paperwork As a small business owner, you’re used to wearing...
Sally Brandon
Jun 243 min read
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Why Every Business Needs HR Support Regardless of Size
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Sally Brandon
Jun 194 min read
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How Carers Leave can help Small Businesses Support Employees Who Are Unpaid Carers (Without Adding Stress)
How Small Businesses Can Support Employees Who Are Unpaid Carers (Without Adding Stress)
Sally Brandon
Jun 84 min read
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Time to Outsource HR? Here’s Why It Might Be the Best Move for Your Small Business
You launched your small business to deliver great products, offer expert services, or manufacture something you’re proud of not  to get...
Sally Brandon
Jun 12 min read
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Exit Interviews: Pointless Chore or Hidden Goldmine?
Let’s be honest, exit interviews don’t always get the attention they deserve. They’re often squeezed into a rushed final day, handed off...
Sally Brandon
May 243 min read
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Managing Sickness Absence: A Practical Guide for Employers
You might be starting to worry about certain members of your team taking more time off sick than usual. Sickness absence is one of the...
Sally Brandon
May 183 min read
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5 Simple Ways to Support Your Team Manage Their Mental Health
As Mental Health Week comes to a close, it’s worth remembering that mental wellbeing isn't something to focus on just once a year....
Sally Brandon
May 153 min read
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Navigating Rising Employment Costs: How HR Can Support Your Business
As we settle into 2025, business owners across the UK are grappling with significant changes to employment law. From higher wage bills to...
Sally Brandon
May 83 min read
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How to Navigate Tricky HR Situations with Confidence
A practical guide for small business owners and managers Managing people is one of the most rewarding yet challenging parts of running a...
Sally Brandon
May 24 min read
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Supporting Parents: A Guide to the Neonatal Care and Pay Policy for Small Businesses
If you run a small business, you’ve probably already dealt with the many layers of employment law and HR policies that come with managing...
Sally Brandon
Apr 284 min read
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Workplace Stress (and What Employers Can Do About It)
Stress. It’s something we all deal with now and then, but for many UK workers, it’s becoming more than just the odd tough day—it’s a...
Sally Brandon
Apr 233 min read
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Bank Holidays: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Bank holidays might feel like a welcome break for many, but if you’re running a small business, they can raise a few tricky questions....
Sally Brandon
Apr 223 min read
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What HR can learn from Christmas movies 🎄
Santa hat on a clapperboard with a Christmas gift I love a Christmas film don't you? Â My family thinks I am silly but it came in handy...
Sally Brandon
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Tis the season to celebrate .....
Christmas is not far away and I am already receiving invites to work holiday parties (yes I have called it a holiday party not a...
Sally Brandon
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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The three biggest workplace conflicts and how to fix them
Workplace conflict is nothing new. We spend a huge chunk of our lives at work, rubbing shoulders with managers and colleagues who have...
Sally Brandon
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Employment Rights Bill 2024 - What does it mean for your business?
Yesterday Labour unveiled the hotly anticipated proposed changes to the Employment Rights Bill. For a lot of us HR folk that were hoping...
Sally Brandon
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Baby Loss Awareness Week
Few experiences can compare to the trauma and pain of pregnancy and baby loss and BLAW is a time to remember babies and pregnancies that...
Sally Brandon
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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