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HR Newsletter – June 2026
The 1 July countdown: are you ready for 6-month dismissal rights? If you're hiring right now, there's a date you need to have on your radar. Anyone you hire ...
New SSP rules from April 2026 and your bottom line
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on the SSP changes that took effect in April 2026 and what they mean for your wage bill. I've been speaking to ...
Why AI-written HR documents could leave you exposed
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on why those AI-generated contracts and letters might be doing more harm than good. I'm seeing more business o ...
What the Employment Rights Act means for your tribunal risk
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on how recent changes to the Employment Rights Act have quietly raised the stakes for small businesses. I'm he ...
When an employee ignores instructions: diagnose before you discipline
Support from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on how to spot whether it's a misunderstanding, capability issue or refusal and what to do next When an instru ...
What the new Fair Work Agency means for your business
Guidance from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on what the new Fair Work Agency does and how to get inspection-ready Many employers still assume that enforc ...
Why fairness at work protects your business
Support from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on why consistent, evidence-based fairness keeps your business protected A lot of employers assume fairness is ...
Employment Rights Act changes your business needs to prepare for
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on what the Employment Rights Act means for your business, what's already changed, and what's still ahead. ...
May News 2026
How much money are you spending on "HR"? Most business owners we speak to say they don't have an HR budget. What they usually mean is that they don't have a pl ...
Handle a formal grievance and protect your business
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on what to do when an employee raises a formal grievance When a written grievance arrives, it can feel disrupt ...
April News 2026
Employment Rights Act: what’s now enforced and what’s to come The first wave of Employment Rights Act laws have come into effect this month, with more to follo ...
How to tell if what you spend on HR is actually worth it
Why you’re not sure what you’re getting back from HR If you’re honest, you’ve probably wondered whether what you spend on HR is actually worth it. ...
Act early to stop staff tension from dragging your business down
Support from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on recognising early signs of employee conflict and why acting sooner protects your team. Many owner ...
Reward your team without increasing spend
Support from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on affordable, non cash ways to reward your team. Many owners feel the pressure of rising employment ...
Is your holiday pay really right?
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on why holiday pay often goes wrong and what to check in your business. Many owners assume holiday p ...
Don’t ignore it: managing a new hire who discloses a long term health condition
Guidance from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on managing a new starter who discloses a long term health condition during onboarding or probation. ...
March News 2026
How an HR budget will save you money this year Most businesses say they don’t have an HR budget. What they usually mean is that they don’t have a planned on ...
What counts as a breach of the Working Time Regulations
Guidance from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on what counts as a breach of the Working Time Regulations and how to reduce legal and operational risk. If you ...
What to do when an employee discloses domestic abuse
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on how to respond safely and protect your business. If you have never had an employee disclose domestic abuse, i ...
When can you dismiss someone for poor performance?
Insight from an HR consultant in Milton Keynes on when dismissal for poor performance may be fair and what must happen first. It is common to think, this perso ...
What to do after a workplace injury
Insight from an HR consultant in Charlotte on how U.S. employers can handle poor performance with less risk. When someone on your team is not performing, it is ...





















