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Hi, I’m Kate.
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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 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
Policies: 4 Great Ways To Ensure You Have The Right Policies
Sainsbury’s found themselves on the wrong side of a tribunal after firing an employee for wearing headphones whilst working. Did they have the correct policies?
10 Amazing TED Talks On Leadership You Need To See!
Improving and evolving your leadership skills is a must for small business owners. So make some time to watch these brilliant TED talks and become a true leader
Your Quick Guide To Working Out Holiday Pay
Everyone knows that getting your employee’s Holiday Pay correct is important, but it seems that employees frequently feel like their bosses are getting it wrong
Your FREE Guide To Occupational Health
Here’s your FREE quick guide to Occupational Health, covering what Occupational Health Physician’s work can entail and what they can offer a business like yours
Occupational Sick Pay Schemes: 3 Great Pros & 3 Bad Cons
At some point all business owners must consider whether or not to offer Sick Pay. There are pros and cons to think about when considering a Sick Pay scheme.
5 Tips for Mental Health Awareness Training
Mental Health Awareness is more important than ever. Employers have a duty of care to look after their employees Mental Health as well as their physical safety.
The 6 Best Apps For Small Business Owners
When it comes to HR technologies, these 6 Apps for small business owners can help your company save time and effort, increase productivity… and reduce stress!
June 2019 – New website and client area
As promised we have launched a new website which includes a client area allowing us to share...
Happy 4th Business Birthday To Kate Underwood HR!
As I sit on the 7am train on my 4th business birthday, I have time to reflect on how far I’ve come and ask myself what do I want to achieve in the next 4 years?
6 Amazing Pieces Of HR Tech For Small Businesses
6 HR Tech For Small Businesses: For Your Human Resource Needs Here are my top six 'go-to' pieces...
The 17 Best Workplace Technology Trends For 2019
From finance and expenses to people management, I’d like to share 2019’s Best Workplace Technology Trends with you… for free!
Remote Working Benefits These 4 Areas Of Your Business
The benefits of remote working are often obvious to employees. But what about the benefits to you as the small business owner?
April 2019 Employment Law Update: The Terrific Pros & The Terrible Cons
The April 2019 Employment Law Update means we’ve had a National Minimum Wage for 20 years, but what other changes do Small Businesses need to take into account?
15+ Ways Mindfulness Can Grow Your Business
Mindfulness is based on an ancient practice of encouraging awareness, clarity, and acceptance of the present moment and it can help your business and help you!
Help Your Staff Switch Off For These 3 Brilliant Benefits
Help your staff switch off so they feel less pressure from our ‘always-on’ culture and your business reap will the benefits of a happier, productive workforce
15+ Benefits Of Physical Exercise For Small Business Owners
For our Wellbeing month, we have to mention the benefits of physical exercise for small business owners. Over to guest blogger – Personal Trainer, Greg Small.
Food Allergies: A Big Responsibility For Your Small Business
It is vital your small business has robust procedures on letting customers with food allergies know what’s in their food, hygiene and food preparation areas.