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Impact of the Employers National Insurance Increase: What Businesses Need to Know?

SMEs across the UK are reviewing their budgets and planning for the year ahead. This time, however, businesses face an added challenge: rising National Insurance (NI) contributions. With increased employer
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Key Policies for UK Businesses

Implementing a robust set of HR policies ensures compliance with legal requirements, promotes fairness, and enhances workplace efficiency. Many of these policies are included in a company's staff handbook for
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The Evolving Health and Safety Landscape in the UK: Key Trends for 2025

The health and safety landscape in the UK is undergoing significant transformation. New legislation is emerging to address challenges such as changing workplace dynamics, technological advancements, and a growing focus

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Key Employment Updates January 2025

The first half of 2025 promises significant legislative change, from increased redundancy-related penalties to enhanced family leave rights. Employers should proactively review policies, assess financial impacts, and prepare to implement
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Proposed Changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – Draft Bill Published

The bill introduces a requirement for employers to take proactive steps to prevent violence and harassment in the workplace. It also includes specific protections for women and girls. Additionally, the
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Turns 50 on January 1st 2025!

This beginning of this year marks a major milestone for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as it celebrates 50 years of dedication to protecting workers and the public. Since

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SME HR and Business Focus Areas and Challenges for 2025

SME HR and Business Focus Areas and Challenges for 2025 As we step into 2025, UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a landscape defined by rapid change, innovation, and

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Taking Health and Safety Seriously in 2025: A New Goal or a Renewed Commitment?

As we step into 2025 and the start of the first week back at work for a lot of people, it’s hard to ignore the buzzwords that dominate workplace discussions:

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The Power of Neuro-Inclusivity in the Workplace

Many managers say to me regularly ‘But …..I treat everyone in my team the same’…..Can you see the flaw in this statement? Treating everyone the same at work might seem

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