A business can have a ramp, an accessible toilet and the best intentions in the world—and still be turning disabled customers away. I know because I have been that customer. As a powered wheelchair user following two strokes, I notice what many business owners do not: the unreachable bell, heavy door, unsuitable table or “accessible”
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In this episode, Antonio Fletcher from Eclipse HR shares insights on employment law, HR support for small businesses, and recent legal reforms affecting employment practices. Discover practical advice for managing HR and legal challenges in a changing legal landscape. Key takeaways Why it matters This shifts the internal mental model from viewing HR and legal as
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Employee probation periods play an important role in the early stages of the employment relationship, giving both employer and employee a structured opportunity to assess whether the role and the working relationship are the right fit. When used effectively, probation can help employers address performance or conduct concerns at an early stage, before expectations become
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The workplace never stands still and 2026 is set to be no exception. With major Employment Law reforms and other developments on the horizon, staying ahead is more challenging than ever. As the new year approaches, we’re cutting through the noise with our top five predictions that every employer needs to know! The Employment Rights
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Wellbeing relates to someone’s overall emotional, mental, financial and physical health. There are many things that may affect an employee’s workplace wellbeing, including leadership, workload, motivation and feeling a lack of support. Prioritising employee’s workplace wellness and wellbeing goes a long way in ensuring that you are promoting a positive workplace culture. Employees who feel
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Clear and accessible HR policies are vital for every organisation. They ensure legal compliance, consistency, and employee understanding across all aspects of human resource management. Whether it’s a bullying and harassment policy, health and safety policy or disciplinary policy, having effective HR policies in place protects your business and your people. An HR consultancy like
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Many employment law changes came into effect from April 2024, which could have an impact on your business. H-J Dobbie, Head of HR Consultancy at Azets, explores them below. 1. Holiday for variable hours contracts For holiday years starting in April 2024, businesses can revert to the 12.07% method for calculating holiday entitlement and pay
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It has generally been the case that dividends have offered company owners and directors a cost effective and flexible remuneration option compared to a bonus or salary. However, the gap between the two has narrowed more recently, and with the recent Corporation Tax rise from 19% flat rate to an upper rate of 25%, it
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A recent survey highlighted that with engaged employees, a company has 21% more profitability and suggests that employee engagement increases productivity by 17%. With the average UK engagement rate of 49%, 51% of employees therefore not engaged, these statistics should definitely not be ignored! In my previous article, I set out the 5 successful employee
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All businesses encounter problems at some stage. Good management sees the red flags early and takes corrective action before the downturn sets in and becomes irreversible. The end game may be an insoluble cash flow crisis, but the trouble starts way before then. Budget miss Forecasts are always wrong, the only question is by how
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