Sexual Harassment at Work: What SMEs Need to Do Before October 2026

If you’re an SME employer, you may feel like you’ve heard a lot about sexual harassment legislation over the last couple of years. That’s because employers already have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work. But from 30 October 2026, that duty is getting stronger. Under changes introduced by […]

Continuous Performance Management for SMEs: Why Annual Appraisals Are No Longer Enough

A Practical Guide to Better One-to-Ones, Employee Development and Performance Management For many SMEs, the annual appraisal has been the traditional way to review employee performance. Once a year, managers and employees meet to reflect on the previous twelve months, discuss achievements, identify development needs and set objectives for the year ahead. But today’s workplaces […]

AI in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for SMEs on Using Artificial Intelligence Responsibly

AI in the Workplace: How to Use Artificial Intelligence Responsibly Whilst Protecting Your People, Data and Business Recent research suggests that AI adoption in UK workplaces continues to grow rapidly, with many employees already using AI-powered tools to support everyday tasks such as drafting communications, researching information and producing content. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no […]