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A handbook that sits on a shared drive isn't doing much. Done well, your handbook should reduce risk, set expectations and help new starters settle in fast. Here's how to tell if yours is working and what to fix if it isn't.
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Going from sole trader to employer is one of the biggest legal and practical shifts in running a business. Here's the contract, policies, payroll setup, insurance and onboarding you need in place before day one to do it properly.
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Charities face the same employment law as any other employer, often with smaller HR resource. Here's what every small charity needs in place, the common gaps that trip trustees up and where to start if you're not sure where you stand.
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Right to work checks sound simple. Getting them wrong costs employers up to £45,000 per worker. Here's exactly what the law requires, the common mistakes and how to make sure your process actually protects you.
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Every UK employee is entitled to a written statement of particulars from day one. Get it wrong and you've broken the law before you've even started. Here's what your contract must include, what's optional and why the detail matters.
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A great cause isn't a strategy. Many charities run on goodwill and grant cycles rather than a clear plan for the people, the impact and the next three years. Here's why charity strategies often stall and how to build one that actually drives the work.
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The 2026 changes mean zero hours contracts work very differently. Workers now have a right to a guaranteed hours contract after a qualifying period, plus tighter rules on shift cancellations. Here's what every small business owner needs to know and how to adapt.
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Provide clear, compassionate support during difficult times with this professionally drafted Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Policy. Designed for UK employers, this ready-to-use HR template sets out employee rights and employer responsibilities when a child’s primary carer dies.
This policy helps you manage a highly sensitive situation with clarity, consistency and care. It outlines eligibility, leave entitlements, notice requirements and return-to-work arrangements, ensuring your organisation supports employees while meeting legal obligations.
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Calling someone a contractor doesn't make them one in law. If HMRC decides they're actually an employee, you'll owe backdated tax, holiday pay and possibly more. Here's how to check your contractor agreements actually hold up before that conversation happens.
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A culture book isn't just for hiring. Used properly, it can win you customers too. Clients, funders and partners increasingly want to know who they're working with. Here's how a culture book gives them that picture and tips the scales in your favour.
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