HR Blog for Small Businesses
Hi, I'm Kate. Stay up to date with everything HR.
I love using my Human Resource experience to help small businesses grow and improve. The intention of this blog is to provide a great, cost-free learning resource for all your HR practices.
On this main blog page, you'll find blogs on a wide range of helpful topics; from compliance and people management to health advice to increase your staff's happiness and wellbeing. Finally, because I love my gadgets, I hope to introduce you to handy, productivity apps and technologies. Nothing would make me happier than knowing this blog will help your company change for the better.
Guides
3 Jul 2026
Spotted OSP on a payslip and wondering what it means? It stands for Occupational Sick Pay. Here's what it is, why it sometimes shows as a deduction, whether it's taxed, and what employers need to know.
#osp#occupational-sick-pay#payslips
People Hr
2 Jul 2026
England play Sunday, your team wants Monday. Here’s how to handle leave, sickies and sweepstakes—keep cover, boost morale and make the World Cup a culture win, not chaos.
#world-cup-workplace#managing-annual-leave-during-the-world-cup#absence-management-after-england-matches
Legislation
1 Jul 2026
It’s 1 July and the unfair dismissal qualifying period just shrank. Learn what earlier protection and statutory probation mean for SMEs—and the steps to manage new starters well.
#unfair-dismissal#unfair-dismissal-changes-uk-1-july#day-one-unfair-dismissal-rights
Legislation
24 Jun 2026
The two-year rule for dismissals is changing on 1 July 2026. For small businesses, the old 'wait-and-see' approach could cost you. Find out what's changing and what to do in the next week.
#two-year-rule#unfair-dismissal-qualifying-period#uk-employment-law-changes-2026
Legal
19 Jun 2026
Heatwave at work? No, there's no legal maximum temperature in the UK. We bust 5 myths, from 'I can go home' to flip-flop dress codes—so you can keep cool, compliant and customer-ready.
#maximum-workplace-temperature#maximum-workplace-temperature-uk-law#working-in-hot-weather-rights-uk
People Hr
17 Jun 2026
He's first in, never off sick, and not fine. Men's mental health needs more than posters and policies. Here's what actually helps teams spot struggle early and act before burnout and resignations.
#mens-mental-health#mens-mental-health-at-work#workplace-wellbeing-policy
Legal
10 Jun 2026
Your most reliable employee might be a silent carer—juggling 6am calls, GP holds and sleepless nights. Before they burn out or resign, here’s what Carer’s Leave should mean.
#employee-wellbeing#employee-retention#carers-leave
Legal
3 Jun 2026
Holiday records are now a legal duty. If your tracker lives on Sharon's old laptop and 73 emails don't add up, would you survive an inspection? Fix the chaos before it becomes costly.
#holiday-records#holiday-record-keeping-uk#working-time-regulations-record-keeping
Legal
27 May 2026
Think you’ve done a right to work check? Probably not. In the UK, 2026 compliance needs specific steps, dates and records. Avoid fines with our step‑by‑step employer guide.
#right-to-work#home-office-right-to-work-guidance#statutory-excuse-right-to-work
Talent Management
20 May 2026
No budget? No time? Steal this £0 employee development plan for Learning at Work Week, built for five-person teams, quick to run, and proven to boost skills without derailing the day.
#employee-development-plan#learning-at-work-week-ideas#sme-learning-and-development
Legal
13 May 2026
An inspector can knock anytime, no complaint needed. The new Fair Work Agency can fine SMEs up to £20,000 per worker. Learn what records they'll check and how to avoid costly mistakes.
#fair-work-agency#fair-work-agency-uk#employment-rights-act-2025
Legal
6 May 2026
One weekend rant can spark a PR crisis. Learn how UK employers can lawfully, fairly, and proportionately monitor staff social media, with clear, plain-English steps to protect your brand.
#employee-social-media#employee-social-media-monitoring-uk#workplace-social-media-policy-uk