Managing Difficult Conversations: A Practical Guide for SME Line Managers…

by Kelly Marsden | Aug 24, 2025 | HR Insights

Managing Difficult Conversations: A Practical Guide for SME Line Managers Why It Matters In small and medium-sized businesses, every team member plays a vital role. When performance dips, behaviours shift, or tensions arise, the impact is felt more acutely than in...

Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing: A Strategic Approach for Business Success

by Kelly Marsden | Jul 28, 2025 | HR Insights

Mindfulness and Mental Wellbeing: A Strategic Approach for Business Success Mental health remains a critical priority for businesses, particularly as workplace stress continues to rise. Organisations must proactively review their approach to mental wellbeing, ensuring...

Breaking the Silence: How Employers Can Truly Support Deaf Employees

by Kelly Marsden | Jun 12, 2025 | HR Insights

Breaking the Silence: How Employers Can Truly Support Deaf Employees Workplace inclusivity is not just about compliance—it is about creating environments where every employee, regardless of ability, can contribute their best. Under UK employment law, businesses are...

Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Line with UK Employment Law

by Kelly Marsden | May 12, 2025 | HR Insights

Handling Subject Access Requests (SARs) in Line with UK Employment Law Subject Access Requests (SARs) are a fundamental part of UK data protection law, allowing individuals to request access to their personal data held by an organisation. For employers, handling SARs...

Navigating Suspensions and the Investigation Process

by Kelly Marsden | Apr 16, 2025 | HR Insights

In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace management, handling suspensions and investigations effectively is critical to maintaining trust, fairness, and compliance within your organisation. Employers have a duty to ensure these processes are transparent, legally...

Choosing the Right Contract: A Quick Guide for Employers

by Kelly Marsden | Mar 23, 2025 | HR Insights

Selecting the right type of contract for your workforce isn’t just a legal necessity—it’s a cornerstone of effective people management. The contract you choose can set the tone for your employees’ experience, clarify expectations, and ensure compliance with employment...