Changes to UK unfair dismissal laws under the new Employment Rights Bill will take place around Autumn 2026. On of the biggest changes will be the removal of the two-year qualifying period for employees to bring an unfair...
We’ve discussed having a hybrid working pattern and guidelines on how to manage this in the workplace. We have also discussed how to get the best out of people who are just starting in the company to integrate them into the organisation....
If you're a sole trader and you're looking to employ your first member of staff, what would you need to do? You'd need an employment contract, some basic policies to cover both yourself and for the employee. This would include covering...
What do I need an HR professional for is a question I'm often asked. Well, have you got any employees? And even if you say one, I will say I presume you have a contract of employment? I presume you've checked whether they have the...
In this video independent HR consultant Leone Goodman discusses changes to sexual harassment policies in the UK. Have you thought about the recent changes to the sexual harassment policy and the fact that the burden of proof...
Working from home is such a big topic right now, primarily because hybrid working is the most common form of work pattern in the UK currently. Clients I work with, tend to have broad requirements such as...
Growing a startup is one of the most exciting (and chaotic) business journeys there is. You move fast, build quickly, and do whatever it takes to get the job done. But as your company scales; more people, more roles, more complexity; the systems that once worked start...
One of the most rewarding aspects of being an independent HR professional is the flexibility to meet clients exactly where they are. Right now, I’m working in two very different capacities; both of which illustrate the value and adaptability of independent HR support....
Over the last 3 months, I’ve noticed a pattern — one that speaks to a growing tension between the evolving expectations of employees and the operational reality for employers. In three separate cases with different clients, I’ve seen new hires, often within their...
The traditional performance appraisal is undergoing a quiet revolution. More and more of my SME clients aren’t just asking for a review of how staff are doing — they’re asking for a deeper insight into who their people are and what they’re capable of becoming. Enter...
