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.
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.
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.
Legal
29 Apr 2026
Think your freelancer's a contractor? Maybe not. Contractor vs employee status affects tax, rights, and risk. Get it wrong and you could face bills, back pay, and headaches. Here's how to check.
Legal
22 Apr 2026
Unsure what needs RIDDOR reporting? This plain-English guide gives quick answers on what to report, when, and how, so you protect staff, meet your legal duty, and keep the HSE onside.
Legal
15 Apr 2026
Brilliant new hire? Don't let UK right to work checks trip you up. Avoid 5 mistakes that could cost up to £60,000 per worker and derail your team.
Legislation
8 Apr 2026
SSP now starts on day one. Should your SME offer Occupational Sick Pay or stick with SSP? Get the pros, cons, real costs, and practical tips to cut absence headaches and stay compliant.
Legal
6 Apr 2026
Payroll chaos? Get instant, plain-English answers on 2026/27 UK statutory pay rates, updated for April. A simple employer cheat sheet for sick leave, maternity and more, all in one place.
Guides
1 Apr 2026
Struggling with part-time annual leave? Get a clear, no-fluff method to calculate holidays for mixed schedules and bank holidays, without the maths headache.
Guides
25 Mar 2026
SMART objectives without the corporate fluff. For SMEs who want clarity, focus, and real results. Set goals people understand, review simply, and ditch surprises.
People Hr
18 Mar 2026
AI-generated grievances are flooding inboxes: formal, legalistic, and panic-inducing. Here's what small business owners need to do now to stay compliant, calm managers, and handle claims smartly.
People Hr
11 Mar 2026
WhatsApp runs your rota, noticeboard and the manager's office, until chaos hits. Set clear rules: what to allow, what to ban, what to write down. Plus when to use WhatsApp Business.
Guides
4 Mar 2026
SMEs can be nimble and personal, but offering weight loss drugs as a benefit is sensitive and complex. Here's the reality check small teams need before deciding what's fair.